Elvan Deniz YUMUK

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Serious Leisure and Psychological Well-Being In Mat Exercises: The Mediating Role of Event Satisfaction
Elvan Deniz Yumuk, Hamdi Alper Güngörmüş, Muhammet İrfan Kurudirek, Onur Ceyhan
Research in Sport Education and Sciences, 2026
The present study investigated the correlations between serious leisure participation, leisure satisfaction, and psychological well-being among adults regularly engaging in mat-based exercise activities. A total of 337 participants (282 females, 55 males) completed the Serious Leisure Inventory, Leisure Satisfaction Scale, and Psychological Well-Being Scale. Descriptive statistics, t-test and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) for independent variables, correlational, and mediation analyses were conducted. Results demonstrated that female, married, socially engaged, and regularly participating individuals reported significantly higher levels of serious leisure participation and psychological well-being. Structural equation modeling indicated that serious leisure participation directly predicted psychological well-being, while event satisfaction partially mediated this correlation. The mediating effect of event satisfaction was significant yet modest. These findings underscore the importance of structured and sustained participation in mat exercises to foster psychological well-being, supporting the theoretical frameworks of Serious Leisure and the DRAMMA model.
Leisure involvement, social inclusion, and happiness in Türkiye: a mediational analysis
Davut Budak, Elvan Deniz Yumuk
Frontiers in Public Health, 2025
Background Engagement in meaningful leisure activities is increasingly recognized as an essential factor for promoting psychological wellbeing and happiness. However, the mechanisms underlying this relationship remain underexplored. This study examines the mediating effect of social inclusion in the relationship between leisure involvement and happiness among Turkish adults. Methods The study employed a cross-sectional survey design and included 595 adult participants who were recruited from seven regions of Türkiye. Data were collected through self-administered questionnaires comprising the Leisure Involvement Scale (LIS), the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire–Short Form (OHQ-SF), and the Social Inclusion Scale (SIS). Mediation analysis using Hayes' PROCESS macro (Model 4) was conducted to assess the mediating role of social inclusion in the relationship between leisure involvement and happiness. Results Leisure involvement was positively associated with both social inclusion ( r = 0.37, p &lt; 0.001) and happiness ( r = 0.37, p &lt; 0.001). Social inclusion was also strongly correlated with happiness ( r = 0.50, p &lt; 0.001). Mediation analysis indicated that social inclusion partially mediated the correlation between leisure involvement and happiness. The total effect of leisure involvement on happiness was β = 0.37, with a direct effect of β = 0.21 and an indirect effect through social inclusion of β = 0.16. Conclusion Social inclusion is a significant psychological mechanism that enhances the positive impact of leisure involvement on happiness. Promoting socially inclusive leisure opportunities may serve as an effective public health strategy for improving subjective wellbeing across diverse community settings. These findings suggest that community programs, urban planning, and public policies should prioritize accessible and inclusive leisure activities to strengthen social connections and enhance happiness, particularly among marginalized groups.
A RESEARCH ON SOCIAL PRESENCE IN E-LEARNING AND ACADEMIC SELF-EFFICIENCY IN SPORT MANAGEMENT DURING CONFINEMENT BY COVID-19
Journal of Sport and Health Research, 2022
Why should we need innovation in sports management?
Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Sport Management, 2021

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