Açık Alan Rekreasyon Faaliyetlerinin Yaşam Doyumuna Etkisi

Abstract

The main purpose of this study is to determine the effects of outdoor recreation activities on life satisfaction. In addition, it was aimed to determine the reasons for individuals to participate in outdoor recreation activities, the benefits they obtain and the importance of outdoor activities for individuals. The survey method was used to obtain the data in the study. Target population of the study is composed of local tourists coming to Köprülü Canyon National Park in Antalya Beşkonak for rafting activity. The sample of the study consists of 390 local tourists who can be reached by using “convenience sampling” method among the participants. Mann-Whitney U test and Kruskal-Wallis test were used to analyze the data obtained through the questionnaire. In addition, regression analyzes were made for the hypotheses. In line with the analysis, a significant positive effect was found between the reasons for participating in the rafting activity and the benefits gained from the rafting activity. In addition, it was determined that the reasons for participating in the rafting activity and the benefits they obtained did not have a positive effect on their life satisfaction.