The effect of leisure benefits on happiness

Purpose: This study aimed to examine the effect of leisure benefits on happiness. Method: In study, “Leisure Benefit Scale” developed by Ho (2008) and adapted in Turkish Akgül, Karakucuk Ertüzün (2018) was used measure recreational benefit perceptions participants. addition, “Oxford Happiness Scale”, Hills Argyle (2002) into Doğan Akıncı Çötok (2011). Convenience sampling selection sample face-to-face survey method preferred collection data. The analysis data performed through SPSS program, descriptive statistics, Pearson Correlation, Regression analyzes were used. Findings: research group consisted 1342 university students, 739 males (55.1%) 603 females (44.9%), between ages 18-25 (21.07±2.24) studying sports sciences faculties across Turkey. When results examined, a positive relationship determined participants their happiness levels. Besides, it observed that perception had Conclusions: Accordingly, change detected levels as level perceived from activities increased.