Relationship Between Pro-Environmental Behaviours and Life Satisfaction in Individuals Participating in Outdoor Recreation Activities

Kadir Çalışkan

Article Details

Relationship Between Pro-Environmental Behaviours and Life Satisfaction in Individuals Participating in Outdoor Recreation Activities

Authors:

Kadir Çalışkan

Publisher:

Yozgat Bozok University

Main Topics:

Spor Faaliyetleri Yönetimi | Spor ve Rekreasyon

Journal:

Uluslararası Bozok Spor Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.6 Issue 2, pp.151-163

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

8/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001357416

pISSN:

2757-5039

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Abstract:

 This study investigates the relationship between pro-environmental behaviours and life satisfaction among university-educated men who participate in outdoor recreation activities. Utilizing a correlational survey design, data were collected from 252 participants residing in various regions of Turkey through the Environmental Behavior Scale and the Satisfaction with Life Scale. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and multiple linear regression. Findings revealed a weak but statistically significant positive relationship between pro-environmental behaviours and life satisfaction. Among the sub-dimensions, only the Environmentally Conscious Consumer factor significantly predicted life satisfaction, although the overall explanatory power of the model was low. These results suggest that environmentally friendly consumption habits may be more closely associated with subjective well-being compared to other forms of pro-environmental behaviours. Accordingly, interventions aiming to enhance life satisfaction should prioritize the development of sustainable consumption practices. Moreover, eco-recreation workshops, nature-based education programs, and environmental leadership camps can be effective in fostering environmental awareness and sustainable behaviours. Positioned at the crossover of environmental psychology and sport-based recreation, this study offers an interdisciplinary contribution and highlights the psychological implications of eco-friendly living practices.

 This study investigates the relationship between pro-environmental behaviours and life satisfaction among university-educated men who participate in outdoor recreation activities. Utilizing a correlational survey design, data were collected from 252 participants residing in various regions of Turkey through the Environmental Behavior Scale and the Satisfaction with Life Scale. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and multiple linear regression. Findings revealed a weak but statistically significant positive relationship between pro-environmental behaviours and life satisfaction. Among the sub-dimensions, only the Environmentally Conscious Consumer factor significantly predicted life satisfaction, although the overall explanatory power of the model was low. These results suggest that environmentally friendly consumption habits may be more closely associated with subjective well-being compared to other forms of pro-environmental behaviours. Accordingly, interventions aiming to enhance life satisfaction should prioritize the development of sustainable consumption practices. Moreover, eco-recreation workshops, nature-based education programs, and environmental leadership camps can be effective in fostering environmental awareness and sustainable behaviours. Positioned at the crossover of environmental psychology and sport-based recreation, this study offers an interdisciplinary contribution and highlights the psychological implications of eco-friendly living practices.

 This study investigates the relationship between pro-environmental behaviours and life satisfaction among university-educated men who participate in outdoor recreation activities. Utilizing a correlational survey design, data were collected from 252 participants residing in various regions of Turkey through the Environmental Behavior Scale and the Satisfaction with Life Scale. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and multiple linear regression. Findings revealed a weak but statistically significant positive relationship between pro-environmental behaviours and life satisfaction. Among the sub-dimensions, only the Environmentally Conscious Consumer factor significantly predicted life satisfaction, although the overall explanatory power of the model was low. These results suggest that environmentally friendly consumption habits may be more closely associated with subjective well-being compared to other forms of pro-environmental behaviours. Accordingly, interventions aiming to enhance life satisfaction should prioritize the development of sustainable consumption practices. Moreover, eco-recreation workshops, nature-based education programs, and environmental leadership camps can be effective in fostering environmental awareness and sustainable behaviours. Positioned at the crossover of environmental psychology and sport-based recreation, this study offers an interdisciplinary contribution and highlights the psychological implications of eco-friendly living practices.

 Bu araştırma, açık alan rekreasyonuna katılan üniversite mezunu erkek bireylerin pro-çevresel davranış düzeyleri ile yaşam tatminleri arasındaki ilişkiyi incelemektedir. İlişkisel tarama modeliyle yürütülen çalışmada, Türkiyenin farklı coğrafi bölgelerinden 252 katılımcıya Çevre Davranışı ve Yaşam Tatmini Ölçekleri uygulanmıştır. Veriler, tanımlayıcı istatistikler, korelasyon analizi ve çoklu doğrusal regresyon modeliyle analiz edilmiştir. Bulgular, pro-çevresel davranış ile yaşam tatmini arasında zayıf fakat anlamlı düzeyde pozitif bir ilişki olduğunu göstermiştir. Regresyon analizine göre yalnızca Çevreye Duyarlı Tüketici boyutu yaşam tatmini üzerinde anlamlı bir yordayıcıdır; modelin genel açıklayıcılığı ise düşüktür. Sonuçlar, çevreci tüketim davranışlarının yaşam tatminiyle diğer pro-çevresel boyutlara kıyasla daha güçlü ilişkili olabileceğini göstermektedir. Bu doğrultuda, yaşam tatminini artırmaya yönelik çevre dostu tüketim alışkanlıklarını geliştiren yaklaşımlara öncelik verilmeli; çevre bilincini destekleyen eko-rekreasyon atölyeleri, doğa temelli eğitimler ve çevre liderliği programları gibi sürdürülebilirlik odaklı sosyal ve eğitsel etkinlikler teşvik edilmelidir. Çalışma, çevre psikolojisi ile spor temelli rekreasyon alanı arasındaki kesişim noktasında disiplinler arası bir katkı sunmakta ve sürdürülebilir yaşam davranışlarının psikolojik yansımalarına dair önemli açılımlar sağlamaktadır.

Article Details

Relationship Between Pro-Environmental Behaviours and Life Satisfaction in Individuals Participating in Outdoor Recreation Activities

Authors:

Kadir Çalışkan

Publisher:

Yozgat Bozok University

Main Topics:

Spor Faaliyetleri Yönetimi | Spor ve Rekreasyon

Journal:

Uluslararası Bozok Spor Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.6 Issue 2, pp.151-163

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

8/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001357416

pISSN:

2757-5039

Environmental psychology

Environmental behaviour

Ecological awareness

Eco-recreation

Subjective well-being

Outdoor sportsÇevre psikolojisi

Çevreci davranış

Ekolojik bilinç

Eko-rekreasyon

Öznel iyi oluş

Doğa sporları

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Kadir Çalışkan

Publisher: Yozgat Bozok University

Main Topics: Spor Faaliyetleri Yönetimi | Spor ve Rekreasyon

Journal: Uluslararası Bozok Spor Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.6 Issue 2, pp.151-163

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 8/2025

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001357416

pISSN: 2757-5039

Issues

Authors:

Kadir Çalışkan

Publisher:

Yozgat Bozok University

Main Topics:

Spor Faaliyetleri Yönetimi | Spor ve Rekreasyon

Journal:

Uluslararası Bozok Spor Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.6 Issue 2, pp.151-163

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

8/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001357416

pISSN:

2757-5039