Leisure Time Participation, Subjective Vitality and Life Quality of University Students

Authors : Sonnur Küçük Kiliç

Pages : 13-28

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Publication Date : 2019-09-26

Article Type : Research

Abstract :The aim of this research was to examine the leisure time participation, subjective vitality and life quality levels of university students according to some demographic variables and determine the relation between them. A sample of 317 (121 females and 196 males) students who studying at university provided responses. The mean age of the students was 21.42 ± 2.90. ‘Subjective Vitality Scale’ and ‘World Health Organization Quality of Life Instrument (WHOQOLBREF)’ were administered on the participants. Descriptive statistical methods, t-test, ANOVA and correlation analyses were used in the data analysis. Subjective vitality and life quality perceptions of the participants were at middle level. While the participants' life quality perceptions did not differ significantly according to gender, subjective vitality perceptions differed significantly. Subjective vitality and life quality perceptions of the participants differed significantly according to actively engage in sports, income, evaluation style of leisure time and participation frequency for recreational activities. In addition, middle and positive correlation was observed between subjective vitality and life quality. The results of the research showed that individuals who engaged in sport actively, had high income and participated in leisure time activities had a high subjective vitality and life quality perception. It had been determined that participation of sports, social and outdoor activities in leisure time had a positive effect on subjective vitality and life quality perceptions. In addition, as the subjective vitality of the participants increases, the level of life quality also increases. 
Keywords : Subjective vitality, leisure time participation, life quality, university student