An examination of the subjective well-being of individuals participating in fitness centers

The aim of this research is to examine the subjective well-being of individuals attending fitness centers based on variables such as gender, age range, marital status, income level, educational background, employment status, frequency of fitness center usage, and purposes for using fitness centers. The study employs a quantitative research design, modeled through survey and causal-comparative methods. The research group consists of 463 individuals residing in Ankara, who actively use fitness centers and voluntarily participated in the study. Data were collected using the Subjective Well-Being Scale and a Personal Information Form. Descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation) were used to determine participants' demographic characteristics and subjective well-being levels. For inferential statistics, an independent samples t-test was applied to examine differences between groups, while ANOVA (One-Way Analysis of Variance) was used for comparing more than two groups. When significant differences were found in the ANOVA results, post-hoc analysis methods such as the Tukey test were employed to detail group differences. Data analysis was conducted using the SPSS 26 statistical software. Based on the findings, no statistically significant differences were observed in participants' subjective well-being levels concerning gender, marital status, educational level, income level, or employment status. However, significant differences were found in subjective well-being levels based on age and the frequency of fitness center usage. In conclusion, it can be stated that the subjective well-being of individuals attending fitness centers is not associated with gender, marital status, educational level, income level, or employment status, but is related to age and frequency of fitness center usage. December 2024, 57 pages. Keywords: Fitness centers, subjective well-being, physical activity, stress, socialization.