From Stress to Satısfactıon: The Protectıve Role of Leısure Satısfactıon on Job Satısfactıon

Authors : Levent Önal

Pages : 371-386

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Publication Date : 2025-09-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This research explores how leisure satisfaction functions as a mediating factor between perceived job stress and job satisfaction among bank employees. Grounded in the stress-buffering framework, the study examines whether positive experiences derived from leisure can alleviate the negative impact of workplace stress on employees’ psychological well-being. Utilizing a quantitative methodology, data were collected from 286 banking professionals through validated self-report scales assessing perceived job stress, leisure satisfaction, and job satisfaction. Structural equation modeling was applied to analyze both direct and mediated effects among the constructs. The analysis revealed that perceived job stress negatively influenced job satisfaction, whereas leisure satisfaction was positively associated with job satisfaction and served as a partial mediator in the overall model. Additionally, an eight-week dance-based recreational program was implemented with a voluntary subsample of 30 participants. Pre- and post-intervention comparisons showed slight increases in job satisfaction and decreases in perceived stress levels, suggesting that structured leisure initiatives may enhance psychological resilience in demanding work settings. The findings underscore the potential value of incorporating leisure-oriented strategies into organizational well-being initiatives and offer empirical support for a more holistic perspective on workforce development.
Keywords : boş zaman tatmini, iş stresi, iş doyumu, rekreatif müdahale

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