Examination of Mental Well-Being in High School Students in Terms of Regular Exercise, Demographic Characteristics, and Self-Assessment-Based Lifestyle Habits

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Aim: This research examines mental well-being in high school students in terms of regular sports participation, demographic characteristics, and self-assessment-based lifestyle habits. Method: The study sample consisted of 389 students (262 girls, 127 boys) aged 13-18 years, randomly selected from the Of district of Trabzon province during the 2025-2026 academic year. A personal information form and the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale were used as data collection tools. Independent samples t-test, ANOVA, and Tukey test were applied to the obtained data. Results: The results showed that regular sports participation did not have a significant effect on mental well-being (p>0.05). Furthermore, there was no statistically significant difference in mental well-being levels between different types of high schools (p>0.05). However, parental attitudes, self-assessments, and positive mood were found to be significantly related to mental well-being (p<0.05). Conclusion: The study showed that sports did not have a direct impact on the mental well-being of young people, but family attitudes and individual self-perception were decisive factors. This result highlights the importance of healthy family relationships and a strong sense of self in supporting mental health.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Adolescence
• Physical Activity Habits
• Positive Mood
• Psychological Well-being

Lise Öğrencilerinde Mental İyi Oluşun Düzenli Spor Yapma, Demografik Özellikler ve Öz Değerlendirme Temelli Yaşam Alışkanlıkları Açısından İncelenmesi

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Amaç: Bu araştırma, lise öğrencilerinde mental iyi oluşun düzenli spor yapma, demografik özellikler ve öz değerlendirme temelli yaşam alışkanlıkları açısından incelemektedir. Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışmanın örneklemi, 2025-2026 eğitim-öğretim yılında Trabzon ili Of ilçesinde, rastgele seçilen 13-18 yaş aralığında 389 öğrenciden (262 kız, 127 erkek) oluşmaktadır. Veri toplama aracı olarak kişisel bilgi formu ile Warwick-Edinburgh Mental İyi Oluş Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen verilere bağımsız örneklem t-testi, ANOVA ve Tukey testi uygulanmıştır. Bulgular: Bulgular, düzenli spor yapmanın mental iyi oluş üzerinde anlamlı bir etkisi olmadığını göstermiştir (p>0,05). Ayrıca, farklı lise türleri arasında da mental iyi oluş düzeylerinde istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir fark bulunmamıştır (p>0,05). Ancak, anne-baba tutumu, öz değerlendirmeler ve pozitif duygu durumunun mental iyi oluş ile anlamlı ilişkili olduğu tespit edilmiştir (p<0,05). Sonuç: Araştırma, gençlerin mental iyi oluşunda sporun doğrudan etkisi olmadığını, ancak aile tutumu ve bireysel öz algının ilişkili olduğunu göstermiştir. Bu sonuç, ruh sağlığının desteklenmesinde sağlıklı aile ilişkileri ve güçlü benlik algısının önemini ortaya koymaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Ergenlik
• Fiziksel Aktivite Alışkanlığı
• Pozitif Duygu Durumu
• Psikolojik İyi Olma

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