The Mediating Role of Leisure Time Management in The Effect of Stress Coping Methods on Leisure Satisfaction among Tourist Guides

Abstract

The seasonal work, unemployment problem, low and variable wages, and irregular and long working hours of tourist guides cause them to get stressed. In this context, it is essential that tourist guides be aware of stress coping methods and apply these methods in order to manage stress. In this regard, the participation of tourist guides in leisure activities to cope with stress and relieve stress provides positive and important contributions. This study aims to reveal the mediating role of leisure time management in the relationship between stress coping methods and leisure satisfaction. For this purpose, a survey was administered to professional tourist guides working in three travel agencies operating in Antalya. According to the findings obtained from the data analysis, it was found that leisure satisfaction did not differ according to age, gender, educational background and working period, but it differed according to working year and recreational activities. A positive relationship was revealed between the variables of stress coping methods, leisure time management and leisure satisfaction, and it was also found out that leisure time management had a partial mediating role in the effect of stress coping methods on leisure satisfaction.