Life satisfaction, perceived freedom in leisure and self-esteem: The case of physical education and sport students

Agyar E.

3rd World Conference on Learning, Teaching and Educational Leadership (WCLTA), Brussels, Belgium, 25 - 28 October 2012, vol.93, pp.2186-2193 identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • Volume: 93
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2013.10.185
  • City: Brussels
  • Country: Belgium
  • Page Numbers: pp.2186-2193
  • Keywords: Life satisfaction, perceived freedom in leisure, self-esteem, physical education and sport students, QUALITY-OF-LIFE, UNIVERSITY-STUDENTS, PARTICIPATION, COORDINATION, GENDER, HAPPINESS, IMPACTS, BOYS
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The aim of the study was to analyze life satisfaction, perceived freedom and self-esteem of 500 physical education and sport school students. The Satisfaction with Life Scale, Perceived Freedom in Leisure Scale and Rosenberg's Self-esteem Scale were used. Student t-test, Mann Whitney U test and MANOVA were conducted. Positive correlations were found between life satisfaction, self-esteem level and perceived freedom. In comparison of life satisfaction, self-esteem and perceived freedom no significant difference was obtained according to gender, but significant differences were found in perceived freedom according to age. Life satisfaction was higher in the group with higher leisure participation. (C) 2013 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.