Investigation of Sports Sciences Students` Recreational Flow Experience and Psychological Resilience Levels: The Case of Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University

Authors : Damla Özsoy, Okan Ünver, Mustafa Deniz Dindar, Özdemir Atar, İbrahim Aydınlı

Pages : 78-86

Doi:10.55142/jogser.1673481

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Publication Date : 2025-08-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study aimed to examine the recreational flow experiences and psychological resilience levels of sports sciences students. Data were collected using the “Recreational Flow Experience Scale” (Ayhan et al., 2020) and the “Brief Psychological Resilience Scale” adapted into Turkish by Doğan (2015). The “Recreational Flow Experience Scale” consists of 9 items, while the “Brief Psychological Resilience Scale” includes 6 items. The sample consisted of 202 undergraduate students from the Faculty of Sport Sciences at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. Participants’ scores were analyzed according to demographic characteristics, grade point averages, preferred recreational settings, and volunteering experiences in sports organizations. Mann Whitney-U test results showed significant differences based on gender and venue preference. Male students reported higher recreational flow experiences than female students (p<0.05), and outdoor recreation was associated with greater flow compared to indoor activities. No significant differences were observed in students’ flow or psychological resilience levels based on volunteering experience or grade point averages. Spearman correlation analysis revealed a significant positive relationship between recreational flow and psychological resilience. These findings highlight the importance of promoting diverse recreational opportunities, especially outdoor activities, on university campuses, as they support students’ flow experiences and contribute to enhancing psychological resilience.
Keywords : Rekreasyon, Rekreasyonel Akış Deneyimi, Psikolojik Sağlamlık

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