The relationship between leisure time management and leisure time benefit: A study on private sector employees

Ümit Can Büyükakgül

doi:10.14687/jhs.v19i2.6281

Authors

Ümit Can Büyükakgül Eskişehir Technical University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9463-3073

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14687/jhs.v19i2.6281

Keywords:

Leisure time management, Leisure time benefit

Abstract

Research aim. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between leisure management and leisure benefits of individuals working in the private sector. Method. The sample of this study was formed by using the purposive sampling method. A total of 231 males and 118 females took part in the sample consisting of 349 participants. Free Time Management Scale and Leisure Benefit Scale were used to collect the data. To analyze the data MANOVA and Pearson-Correlation tests were performed. Findings. There are no significant differences between demographic variables and Free Time Management Scale total points. There is only a significant difference between work experience and Leisure Benefit Scale total points. Also, there is no significant correlation between the two scales’ dimensions. Conclusions. Briefly, it can be said that no significant relationship was found between the benefit of the participants from recreational activities and their perceptions of managing their leisure time.

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Author Biography

Ümit Can Büyükakgül , Eskişehir Technical University

Research Assistant (PhD), Eskişehir Technical University, Faculty of Sports Sciences

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