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Department of Recreation, Selçuk University, Konya, 42130, Türkiye
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Department of Recreation, Selçuk University, Konya, 42130, Türkiye
Abstract
The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between the dispositional flow state, leisure time satisfaction levels and need satisfaction levels of sports center members. The sample consisted of 313 members (174 females, Mage=26.83 ±8.85; 139 males, Mage=24.50 ±6.26) from various sports centers in Konya province. The personal information form, Dispositional Flow State Scale, Leisure Satisfaction Scale and Need Satisfaction Scale were used to collect data in the study. Pearson correlation analysis was used to reveal the relationship between variables, and hierarchical regression analysis was used to reveal the role of participants' dispositional flow state and need satisfaction levels in predicting their leisure satisfaction levels. The results revealed significant positive relationships between dispositional flow state, leisure satisfaction, and need satisfaction (p<0.01). As a result of the multiple hierarchical regression analysis, it is seen that the contribution of the dispositional flow state variable in the first step to the regression model is significant (F (1,311) =195.81, p<0.01) and explains 38.6% of the leisure time satisfaction scores of the sports center members as variance. In the second step of the analysis, it is seen that the need satisfaction variable has a significant contribution to the model (F (1,310) =102,91, p<0.01) and explains a very low 1.3% of the variance. The dispositional flow state (β=0.62, p<0.01) and need satisfaction (β=0.13, p<0.01) together explained 39.9% of the variance in leisure satisfaction. In conclusion, the findings indicate that the experience of activities is significantly associated with leisure satisfaction among sports center members. Given that positive emotional states such as flow play a significant role in maintaining attendance at sports centers, implementing these regulations will support individuals' intrinsic motivation, increase their continued participation, and contribute to the reinforcement of positive attitudes toward exercise.
Keywords
Exercise participation,flow experience,psychological need fulfillment,leisure experience quality
How to Cite
Aksoy, E. N., & Erkmen Hadi, G. (2026). Examining the relationship between the dispositional flow states, leisure time satisfaction, and need satisfaction levels of sports center members. Journal of ROL Sport Sciences, 7, 1–10. https://doi.org/10.70736/jrolss.2117
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