Abstract

This study analyzes the influence of leisure satisfaction on young people who attended the sport education camp in Bolu city. Target group of the study are students who have participated in the activities called “Nature Camp for Youth” which is held annually by Youth and Sport Ministry. The age range of the target group is between 17 and 24. In these activities, participants are given orienteering, trekking, paintball, kayaking and archery trainings. Sample group consists of 780 volunteer students. Data has been collected via Personal Information Form, Leisure Satisfaction Scale and Satisfaction with Life Scale. According to the results of analysis that gives a significant correlation, it has been determined that Educational, Physiological, Aesthetic, Relaxation, Social and Psychological sub-dimensions explain satisfaction with life variable at the rate of 21% (R2=0,207). In women’s group, the relative order of importance of explanatory variables on satisfaction with life variable has been found to be psychological, relaxation and aesthetic dimensions according to standardized regression coefficient. In men’s group, the relative order of importance of explanatory variables on satisfaction with life variable has been formed as psychological, physiological, social, relaxation and aesthetic dimensions. The dimension of relaxation has had a negative effect on both men and women. The obtained findings have been evaluated by discussing.

Key words: Leisure satisfaction, life satisfaction, sport education camps, students.