Examining the psychological flexibility and self-confidence levels of individuals participating in recreational activities

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of psychological flexibility and self-confidence levels of individuals participating in recreational activities on the individual. Another purpose is to examine it in terms of variables such as age, gender, marital status, how many days a week you participate in recreational activities and whether you have enough free time. In our study, the relational screening model, one of the quantitative research methods, was used. The population of the research consists of 306 people, 201 women and 105 men, who reside in Istanbul and participate in recreational activities over the age of 18. Within the scope of the research, Personal Information Form, Psychological Flexibility Scale and Self-Confidence Scale were used as data collection tools. The scales were moved to the online environment, allowing individuals participating in recreational activities to answer the questions digitally. In this study, all statistical analyzes were conducted using SPSS 27 software. In the reliability evaluation, the Cronbach alpha coefficients of the scales were evaluated and these coefficients were found to be above 0.70. Parametric statistical tests were applied in this research. The level and direction of correlation between the scales were examined using Pearson Correlation analysis. Comparison of the scales according to demographic variables was carried out using Independent Groups t-test and ANOVA tests. In conclusion; According to psychological flexibility; It was revealed that there were no significant differences according to the variables of age, gender, marital status, whether you have enough free time, and how many days a week you participate in recreational activities. In the process of acceptance and cognitive dissociation, which are the sub-dimensions of psychological flexibility; There is a significant relationship between the gender variable and the process of behavior in line with values and values; It was determined that there was a significant difference between the variable "How many days a week do you participate in recreational activities?" According to self-confidence; While there was no significant difference between the variables of gender, marital status, whether you have enough free time and how many days a week you participate in recreational activities, a significant difference was found according to the age variable.