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The main purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between employees’ leisure time needs and leisure time satisfaction in the tourism business. The questionnaire was developed by researcher from literature which is related to leisure time issues. Through conducting a face-to face interview with employees at hotels, travel agencies, tourism businesses of airport and ports in Antalya, Muğla, İzmir and Kuşadası, a total of 467 questionnaires were collected. Data were analyzed with PASW statistical programs. Data analysis includes various statistical tools such as factor analysis, correlation analysis and regression analysis. Firstly, the validity and reliability analysis was conducted on data. Secondly, structural and convergent validity of the data have revealed with the factor analysis. Thirdly, correlation analysis was used to investigate the relationship between independent variables and dependent variables. Finally, it was tested using a regression analysis to determine the affects of independent variables on the factors of dependent variables. Eight research hypotheses were developed. As a result, six of eight hypotheses have been supported.

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