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Aim: The aim of this study is to examine the psychological well-being and leisure satisfaction relations in athletes with disabilities. Methods: In this study convenience sampling method used. Based on convenience sampling method 153 male (Avage=22.82±6.65), 48 female (Avage=20.77±4.30) totally 201 (Avage=22.33±6.22) visually-impaired, physically impaired and deaf athlete were participated in. To collect the data, "Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWBS)" and "Leisure Satisfaction Scale" (T-LSS) are used. Independent sample t-test, MANOVA and one-way ANOVA tests for both paragraphs are used. For independent samples, t-Test, one-way ANOVA, MANOVA and Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient tests were used. Results: In the research, any significant difference in the T-LSS and PWBS of the participants according to the gender variable found. According to the disability of the participants, it is seen that there is a statistically significant relationship with all sub-dimensions of T-LSS except for the "education" sub-dimension. The scores of the deaf participants are generally higher than the participants in the other disability groups. It is seen that there is a significant correlation in PWBS score averages according to disability status. Additionally, a significant difference was found According to the status of participating in individual and group activities, in all sub-dimensions of the participants' T-LSS in favor of those participating in leisure time activities as "groups". In terms of psychological well-being, there is any significant difference in the average scores according to the activity type. Conclusion: It can be said that if the leisure time satisfaction of disabled athletes’ increases, their psychological well-being scores will also increase. The importance of group activities should be highlighted in order to increase leisure time satisfaction.

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