An examination of stress coping styles and life satisfaction in individuals aged 18 and above engaging in recreational sports

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between stress coping styles and life satisfaction of individuals aged 18 and over who are engaged in recreational sports according to sociodemographic variables. In order to determine the relationship between the variables, relational screening model was used from quantitative research. Sociodemographic information form, "Stress Coping Styles" scale and "Life Satisfaction" scale were used to collect the data. The sample of the study consisted of 407 people (male 235, female 172) selected by random sampling method. . Data analysis was performed using SPSS 27 program. The level and direction of the relationship between the scales were examined using Pearson Correlation analysis, and Independent Groups T-test and ANOVA tests were applied to understand the differences of the scales according to demographic variables. Multiple Linear Regression method was used for predictive analysis. According to the results of the study, there is a relationship between life satisfaction and coping styles with stress. Stress coping styles were found to significantly predict life satisfaction. It was determined that life satisfaction differed according to the duration of weekly sports practice, but not according to gender, age, marital status, educational status and years of sports practice. It was determined that stress coping styles differed according to gender, age, educational status, weekly sports practice duration and years of sports practice, but not according to marital status.