Abstract:

The aim of the research is to determine the relationship between physical activity and well-being (psychological well-being and life satisfaction) in university students (n=313; male 130 and female 183; age 20.73±2.51 years). In the research, quantitative research method was used. For this method, the scanning model was used and the data were collected by convenience sampling method. G*Power program was used to determine the study group of the research; it was calculated that 138 people with a test power of 95% and a medium effect size were required to conduct the study. The “Personal Information Form” was used to determine the demographic characteristics. The “Psychological Well-Being Scale”1-2, “Life Satisfaction Scale”3 and “International Physical Activity Questionnaire (Short)”4 were used as the scales. The data were evaluated with the statistical data analysis program. Descriptive statistics were determined before the data analysis. In addition, the data distribution (parametric-nonparametric) was examined. In relational analysis, Pearson Correlation Test and MANOVA test were applied to examine the effect of physical activity. The significance is p=0.05. When the findings are examined, as students of physical activity levels increase, there is an increase in both psychological well-being and life satisfaction levels. At the same time, physical activity has a positive relationship with psychological well-being and life satisfaction. In addition, psychological well-being and life satisfaction are also moderately positively correlated. It is recommended to conduct experimental studies that include comparisons between the group that does physical activity and the group that does not. In line with the findings it is recommended to carry out activities to increase the physical activity levels of university students.

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