Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of the participation of college students in leisure activities and their level of leisure satisfaction on their happiness based on various parameters. A total of 1464 (females= 800, males= 664, ages ranging from 18 to 27 years) college students participated in the study. Study was conducted college students in Turkey between March and July, 2014. Data were collected using previously validated questionnaires namely Leisure Satisfaction Scale (LSS), Godin Leisure Time Exercise Questionnaire (LTEQ) and Oxford Happiness Scale (QHS). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques (frequency, arithmetic average, standard deviation), t-test, MANOVA, ANOVA and Pearson Correlation. According to analyses of scores of the Leisure Satisfaction Scale (LSS), the lowest average based on this factor was in the Physical dimension while the highest one was in the Relaxation. The sub-dimension scores of Educational, Relaxation, Physical and Aesthetic was found significantly differences in terms of gender. Except for the Physical sub-dimension, in which a significant difference was detected, the average scores of female participants in the other three sub-dimensions were higher than male ones. Overall, a significant and positive relationship was found between all dimensions of leisure satisfaction on happiness.
Highlights
The quest for happiness has been a human concern and the most universal human desire throughout the history of humanity
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the leisure satisfaction levels and leisure participation of students from different departments of different universities in Turkey on their happiness according to various parameters
The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of the participation of students, studying in different departments of universities in different parts of Turkey in leisure time activities and the level of leisure satisfaction on their happiness according to various parameters
Summary
The quest for happiness has been a human concern and the most universal human desire throughout the history of humanity. Leisure is psychological and social functions make it an important contributor to the quality of people’s lives, meaning how good, satisfied, happy and content they feel Previous research has shown that leisure participation is positively linked to psychological well-being or happiness as well as physical health Leisure activities are major sources of happiness. They are of special interest because their selection is a matter of individual choice and they are more under personal control than many other sources of satisfaction Other studies using experimental and quasi-experimental designs have demonstrated the causal influence of leisure on life satisfaction and happiness
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