RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS AND WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS

• Published in: Ovidius University Annals, Series Physical Education and Sport/Science, Movement and Health Vol. 18; no. 2 S1; p. 337
• Main Authors: Sahin, Metin, Bademli, Kerime, Lok, Neslihan, Uzun, Gulten, Sari, Ali, Lok, Sefa
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Ovidius University of Constanta 15.09.2018
• Subjects: Comparative analysis; Exercise; Health aspects; Health behavior; Quality of life
• ISSN: 2285-777X

Objectives. This research was conducted to investigate the relationship between individual physical activity levels and mental well-being.Methods. Research is planned in a descriptive relational type. The research population have created an institution for education and adult individuals from accepting all individuals to participate in research without going to the sampling method were included in the sample. The study consisted of 118 individuals who agreed to participate in the study sample. Sociodemographic information form, International Physical Activity Questionnaire (Short Form) and Mental Well-Being Scale were used to collect data. The data were collected by the researchers using face-to-face interview method. Numerical percentages, t test, variance analysis and pearson correlation analysis were used in the evaluation of the data.Results. When the sociodemographic characteristics of the individuals were examined, the average age was 43,12 [+ or -] 2,27, 62,2% were female, 58,8% were single, 44,5% were high school graduates, 69,7% 38.6 of them are civil servants. When the scores obtained from the physical activity questionnaire were evaluated, it was determined that 47,88% were inactive and 52,12% were minimal active. The mean score of the mental wellbeing scale was 32.27 [+ or -] 4.47. There was a strong positive correlation between physical activity levels and mental well-being of individuals (r = -0,796, p = 0,01).Conclusions. In line with the results of this research; women, primary school graduates, city dwellers and government official servants in terms of physical activity and mental well-being were at risk in terms of general health and mental well-being. The mental well-being of individuals decreased as the average of physical activity scores decreased.Key words: Adults, physical activity level, well-being.