The Investigation of Leisure Time Satisfaction, Life Satisfaction And Happiness of University Students Who Spend Their Leisure Times in Youth Centres

Abstract

The aim of this study is to investigate the levels of leisure time satisfaction, life satisfaction and happiness of university students who spend their leisure time in Youth Centres. The universe of this study consists of university students between the ages of 18-29 who participate in leisure activities in Youth Centers, which continue their activities within the Muğla Youth and Sports Provincial Directorate. Its sample consists of 250 university students working at the reactive activity stations established in different faculties of Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University. The Personal Information Form prepared by the researcher, the short version of the Leisure Time Satisfaction Scale, the short version of the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire and Life Satisfaction Scale was used. Independent samples t-test, paired-sample t-test, ANOVA and Pearson Correlation Analyseis were used to analyze the data. As a result, a significant difference was found between leisure time satisfaction and gender. A significant difference was found between income status and happiness. Another significant difference was found between the students' coming to Youth Centers and free time satisfaction. A meaningful relationship was determined between leisure time satisfaction, life satisfaction and happiness level of the students participating in the research. In order to increase the life satisfaction and happiness level of university students, it is recommended to create recreation areas where leisure time can be spent efficiently and actively on and off campus