Yeni Nesil Terapötik Rekreasyon Yöntemlerine Kavramsal Bir Bakış

Abstract

Terapötik rekreasyon, bireylerin duygusal, sosyal, fiziksel ve psikolojik refahını artırmayı amaçlayan ve insanların çok faktörlü gelişimine destek olan teknikleri içeren özel rekreasyon faaliyetleri olarak ifade edilmektedir. Bu çalışmanın yapılmasının amacı, dönüşen ve dijitalleşen yaşam biçimimizin bir yansıması olarak dönüşüm gösteren yeni nesil terapötik rekreasyon uygulamalarını belirlemek ve bu uygulamaları doküman analizi yöntemi ile inceleyerek mevcut alana dair bütüncül bir değerlendirme sunmayı amaçlamaktadır. Çalışma, geleneksel terapötik rekreasyon tanımlarından uzaklaşarak ruhsal, fiziksel, sosyal ve bilişsel iyilik hâllerini destekleyen multidisipliner bir alan olduğunu vurgulamayı amaçlamaktadır. Yapılan analizler kapsamında seçilen 65 uygulama örneği, hedef grup, uygulama türü, kullanılan dijital teknoloji ve amaçlara göre tematik olarak sınıflandırılmış ve tablolaştırılmıştır. Bu veriler ışığında özellikle VR, robotik sistemler ve yapay zekâ destekli dijital platformların yaygınlık gösterdikleri ve en fazla psikolojik sorunları olan bireyler ile yaşlı bireyler üzerinde ağırlaştıkları görülmüştür. Aynı zamanda küresel ve yerel pazar verileri ışığında terapötik rekreasyon pazarının hızlıca büyüyen stratejik bir hizmet olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır. Sonuç olarak, yeni nesil terapötik rekreasyon, teknolojiyle desteklenen kapsamlı bir dönüşüm geçiriyor ve sağlık hizmetlerinin ötesine geçerek sosyal hizmetler, eğitim, turizm ve dijital medyaya kadar uzanmaktadır. Çalışma, yeni nesil terapötik rekreasyon uygulamalarının çeşitliliğini, potansiyelini ve uygulama alanlarını ortaya koyarak bu alanda yapılacak olan yeni çalışmalara ve uygulayıcılara yön göstermeyi hedeflemektedir.

Keywords

• Boş Zaman
• Dijitalleşme
• Teknoloji
• Sağlık

A Theoretical Perspective on New Generation Therapeutic Recreation Methods

Abstract

Therapeutic recreation is defined as special recreational activities that aim to improve individuals' emotional, social, physical, and psychological well-being and support people's multifaceted development. The purpose of this study is to identify next-generation therapeutic recreation applications that have emerged as a reflection of our evolving and digitalising lifestyle, and to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the current field through document analysis. This research aims to move beyond traditional definitions of therapeutic recreation by emphasising its nature as a multidisciplinary domain that supports mental, physical, social, and cognitive well-being. Within the scope of the analysis, 65 selected application examples were thematically classified and tabulated based on target groups, types of applications, utilised digital technologies, and objectives. The findings indicate a predominant prevalence of virtual reality (VR), robotic systems, and artificial intelligence (AI)-supported digital platforms, with a particular focus on individuals experiencing psychological difficulties and elderly populations. Furthermore, in light of both global and local market data, therapeutic recreation is concluded to be a strategically growing service sector with rapid expansion. In conclusion, next-generation therapeutic recreation is undergoing a comprehensive transformation fuelled by technology, extending beyond healthcare into social services, education, tourism, and digital media. This study aims to highlight the diversity, potential, and application areas of next-generation therapeutic recreation practices, thereby providing guidance for future research and practitioners in the field.

Keywords

• Leisure Time
• Digitalisation
• Technology
• Health

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