Subjective Well-Being and Perception of Recreational Benefits: A Study on Academicians

Gönül Göker

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Subjective Well-Being and Perception of Recreational Benefits: A Study on Academicians

Authors:

Gönül Göker

Publisher:

Mustafa Süleyman ÖZCAN

Main Topics:

Boş Zaman Sosyolojisi | Sosyal Biliş

Journal:

İnsan ve Toplum Bilimleri Araştırmaları Dergisi Vol.14 Issue 3, pp.1683-1706

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001358043

pISSN:

2147-1185

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Abstract:

 Recreational activities allow individuals to make efficient use of their free time, while also providing positive contributions in terms of physical, psychological and social aspects. The aim of this study is to examine the effect of academicians subjective well-being levels on their perception of recreational benefits. The universe of the study consists of academicians working at universities in Turkey and regularly participating in recreational activities. The sample selection is the Convenience Sampling method, which is one of the non-probability sampling methods. The survey form was created online and sent to academicians via e-mail. A total of 519 academicians participated in the study and the survey data were analyzed with the SPSS program. The results of the study revealed that there are strong relationships between academicians physical, psychological and social recreation benefit levels and their subjective well-being. It was determined that the social benefit dimension in particular showed a significant increase. In addition, it was observed that demographic factors also created significant differences in subjective well-being and recreation benefit levels. While academicians spend most of their free time with home activities, it was observed that their participation rates in outdoor activities were low. The study suggests that universities and local governments should encourage recreational activities, especially for academics between the ages of 25-45. It was also stated that increasing the well-being levels of academics could positively affect their communication with students. This study offers important implications not only for academics but also for other professional groups. Increasing subjective well-being and supporting recreational benefits will increase individuals work efficiency and contribute positively to their overall quality of life.

 Recreational activities allow individuals to make efficient use of their free time, while also providing positive contributions in terms of physical, psychological and social aspects. The aim of this study is to examine the effect of academicians subjective well-being levels on their perception of recreational benefits. The universe of the study consists of academicians working at universities in Turkey and regularly participating in recreational activities. The sample selection is the Convenience Sampling method, which is one of the non-probability sampling methods. The survey form was created online and sent to academicians via e-mail. A total of 519 academicians participated in the study and the survey data were analyzed with the SPSS program. The results of the study revealed that there are strong relationships between academicians physical, psychological and social recreation benefit levels and their subjective well-being. It was determined that the social benefit dimension in particular showed a significant increase. In addition, it was observed that demographic factors also created significant differences in subjective well-being and recreation benefit levels. While academicians spend most of their free time with home activities, it was observed that their participation rates in outdoor activities were low. The study suggests that universities and local governments should encourage recreational activities, especially for academics between the ages of 25-45. It was also stated that increasing the well-being levels of academics could positively affect their communication with students. This study offers important implications not only for academics but also for other professional groups. Increasing subjective well-being and supporting recreational benefits will increase individuals work efficiency and contribute positively to their overall quality of life.

 Recreational activities allow individuals to make efficient use of their free time, while also providing positive contributions in terms of physical, psychological and social aspects. The aim of this study is to examine the effect of academicians subjective well-being levels on their perception of recreational benefits. The universe of the study consists of academicians working at universities in Turkey and regularly participating in recreational activities. The sample selection is the Convenience Sampling method, which is one of the non-probability sampling methods. The survey form was created online and sent to academicians via e-mail. A total of 519 academicians participated in the study and the survey data were analyzed with the SPSS program. The results of the study revealed that there are strong relationships between academicians physical, psychological and social recreation benefit levels and their subjective well-being. It was determined that the social benefit dimension in particular showed a significant increase. In addition, it was observed that demographic factors also created significant differences in subjective well-being and recreation benefit levels. While academicians spend most of their free time with home activities, it was observed that their participation rates in outdoor activities were low. The study suggests that universities and local governments should encourage recreational activities, especially for academics between the ages of 25-45. It was also stated that increasing the well-being levels of academics could positively affect their communication with students. This study offers important implications not only for academics but also for other professional groups. Increasing subjective well-being and supporting recreational benefits will increase individuals work efficiency and contribute positively to their overall quality of life.

 Rekreasyonel faaliyetler, bireylerin boş zamanlarını verimli bir şekilde değerlendirmelerine olanak tanırken, fiziksel, psikolojik ve sosyal açıdan olumlu katkılar sağlamaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, akademisyenlerin öznel iyi oluş düzeylerinin rekreasyonel fayda algıları üzerindeki etkisini incelemektir. Araştırmanın evrenini Türkiyedeki üniversitelerde görev yapan ve düzenli olarak rekreasyonel etkinliklere katılan akademisyenler oluşturmaktadır. Örneklem seçimi ise olasılıklı olmayan örnekleme yöntemlerinden Kolayda Örnekleme yöntemidir. Anket formu çevrimiçi ortamda oluşturulmuş ve e-posta yoluyla akademisyenlere ulaştırılmıştır. Araştırmaya toplam 519 akademisyen katılmış ve anket verileri SPSS programı ile analiz edilmiştir. Araştırmanın sonuçları, akademisyenlerin fiziksel, psikolojik ve sosyal rekreasyon fayda düzeyleri ile öznel iyi oluşları arasında güçlü ilişkiler olduğunu ortaya koymuştur. Özellikle sosyal fayda boyutunun önemli bir artış gösterdiği belirlenmiştir. Bunun yanı sıra, demografik faktörlerin de öznel iyi oluş ve rekreasyon fayda düzeylerinde belirgin farklılıklar yarattığı görülmüştür. Akademisyenler, boş zamanlarının büyük bir kısmını ev etkinlikleri ile geçirirken, açık hava etkinliklerine katılım oranlarının düşük olduğu gözlemlenmiştir. Çalışma, özellikle 25-45 yaş arası akademisyenler için, üniversiteler ve yerel yönetimlerin rekreasyonel etkinlikleri teşvik edici biçimde artırması gerektiğini önermektedir. Ayrıca akademisyenlerin iyi oluş düzeylerinin artmasının, öğrencilerle olan iletişimlerini de olumlu yönde etkileyebileceği belirtilmiştir. Bu araştırma, yalnızca akademisyenler için değil, diğer profesyonel meslek grupları için de önemli çıkarımlar sunmaktadır. Öznel iyi oluşun artırılması ve rekreasyonel faydaların desteklenmesi, bireylerin iş verimliliğini artırırken genel yaşam kalitesine de olumlu katkılar sağlayacaktır.

Article Details

Subjective Well-Being and Perception of Recreational Benefits: A Study on Academicians

Authors:

Gönül Göker

Publisher:

Mustafa Süleyman ÖZCAN

Main Topics:

Boş Zaman Sosyolojisi | Sosyal Biliş

Journal:

İnsan ve Toplum Bilimleri Araştırmaları Dergisi Vol.14 Issue 3, pp.1683-1706

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001358043

pISSN:

2147-1185

Recreational Benefit

Subjective Well-being

Activity

Academician

HappinessRekreasyonel Fayda

Öznel İyi Oluş

Etkinlik

Akademisyen

Mutluluk

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Gönül Göker

Publisher: Mustafa Süleyman ÖZCAN

Main Topics: Boş Zaman Sosyolojisi | Sosyal Biliş

Journal: İnsan ve Toplum Bilimleri Araştırmaları Dergisi Vol.14 Issue 3, pp.1683-1706

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 9/2025

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001358043

pISSN: 2147-1185

Issues

Authors:

Gönül Göker

Publisher:

Mustafa Süleyman ÖZCAN

Main Topics:

Boş Zaman Sosyolojisi | Sosyal Biliş

Journal:

İnsan ve Toplum Bilimleri Araştırmaları Dergisi Vol.14 Issue 3, pp.1683-1706

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001358043

pISSN:

2147-1185