Research Article

From Stress to Satısfactıon: The Protectıve Role of Leısure Satısfactıon on Job Satısfactıon

Volume: 13 Number: 3 September 30, 2025
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From Stress to Satısfactıon: The Protectıve Role of Leısure Satısfactıon on Job Satısfactıon

Abstract

This research explores how leisure satisfaction functions as a mediating factor between perceived job stress and job satisfaction among bank employees. Grounded in the stress-buffering framework, the study examines whether positive experiences derived from leisure can alleviate the negative impact of workplace stress on employees’ psychological well-being. Utilizing a quantitative methodology, data were collected from 286 banking professionals through validated self-report scales assessing perceived job stress, leisure satisfaction, and job satisfaction. Structural equation modeling was applied to analyze both direct and mediated effects among the constructs. The analysis revealed that perceived job stress negatively influenced job satisfaction, whereas leisure satisfaction was positively associated with job satisfaction and served as a partial mediator in the overall model. Additionally, an eight-week dance-based recreational program was implemented with a voluntary subsample of 30 participants. Pre- and post-intervention comparisons showed slight increases in job satisfaction and decreases in perceived stress levels, suggesting that structured leisure initiatives may enhance psychological resilience in demanding work settings. The findings underscore the potential value of incorporating leisure-oriented strategies into organizational well-being initiatives and offer empirical support for a more holistic perspective on workforce development.

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Ethical Statement

Ethical approval for the study was granted by the Ethics Committee of Atatürk University (Approval No: E-70400699-000-2400107925, dated 26 March 2024). Participation was entirely voluntary, and written informed consent was obtained from all individuals prior to data collection. The research received no external funding, and the author declares that there are no conflicts of interest related to this work. Data supporting the findings of this study can be made available by the corresponding author upon reasonable request. This manuscript has not been previously published and is not under consideration elsewhere.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Sports and Recreation

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

September 29, 2025

Publication Date

September 30, 2025

Submission Date

July 27, 2025

Acceptance Date

September 25, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 13 Number: 3

APA
Önal, L. (2025). From Stress to Satısfactıon: The Protectıve Role of Leısure Satısfactıon on Job Satısfactıon. International Journal of Sport Culture and Science, 13(3), 371-386. https://izlik.org/JA28AE77SR
AMA
1.Önal L. From Stress to Satısfactıon: The Protectıve Role of Leısure Satısfactıon on Job Satısfactıon. International Journal of Sport Culture and Science. 2025;13(3):371-386. https://izlik.org/JA28AE77SR
Chicago
Önal, Levent. 2025. “From Stress to Satısfactıon: The Protectıve Role of Leısure Satısfactıon on Job Satısfactıon”. International Journal of Sport Culture and Science 13 (3): 371-86. https://izlik.org/JA28AE77SR.
EndNote
Önal L (September 1, 2025) From Stress to Satısfactıon: The Protectıve Role of Leısure Satısfactıon on Job Satısfactıon. International Journal of Sport Culture and Science 13 3 371–386.
IEEE
[1]L. Önal, “From Stress to Satısfactıon: The Protectıve Role of Leısure Satısfactıon on Job Satısfactıon”, International Journal of Sport Culture and Science, vol. 13, no. 3, pp. 371–386, Sept. 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA28AE77SR
ISNAD
Önal, Levent. “From Stress to Satısfactıon: The Protectıve Role of Leısure Satısfactıon on Job Satısfactıon”. International Journal of Sport Culture and Science 13/3 (September 1, 2025): 371-386. https://izlik.org/JA28AE77SR.
JAMA
1.Önal L. From Stress to Satısfactıon: The Protectıve Role of Leısure Satısfactıon on Job Satısfactıon. International Journal of Sport Culture and Science. 2025;13:371–386.
MLA
Önal, Levent. “From Stress to Satısfactıon: The Protectıve Role of Leısure Satısfactıon on Job Satısfactıon”. International Journal of Sport Culture and Science, vol. 13, no. 3, Sept. 2025, pp. 371-86, https://izlik.org/JA28AE77SR.
Vancouver
1.Levent Önal. From Stress to Satısfactıon: The Protectıve Role of Leısure Satısfactıon on Job Satısfactıon. International Journal of Sport Culture and Science [Internet]. 2025 Sep. 1;13(3):371-86. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA28AE77SR