An Examination of Relationship Between Leisure Satisfaction and Life Satisfaction

The purpose of this study was to analyze perceived levels of leisure satisfaction and life satisfaction of participants who attended summer sports school according to some demographic variables, and to determine the relationship between age, income, leisure satisfaction and life satisfaction. A sample of 215 (Mage= 14.67 ± 2.08, 105 female and 215 male) participants provided responses. The Leisure Satisfaction Scale and the Life Satisfaction Scale were administered on the participants. Descriptive statistical methods, t test, ANOVA, MANOVA, correlation and regression analysis were used in the data analysis. The results of analysis indicated that leisure satisfaction and life satisfaction of the participants were above at the middle level. There were significant difference between leisure satisfaction, gender and sports branch of the participants. The result of the analysis revealed that significant negative correlations were observed between age and life satisfaction. Further, significant positive correlations were observed between leisure satisfaction and life satisfaction.