SPORCU ÖĞRENCİLERDE ETKİLİ ZAMAN YÖNETİMİNİN YAŞAM DOYUMUNU ARTIRMADAKI ROLÜ

Öz

Zaman yönetimi, özellikle yoğun akademik ve sportif programları olan üniversite öğrencilerinin yaşam doyumunu artırmada önemli bir rol oynamaktadır. Bu çalışma, lisans düzeyindeki spor bilimi öğrencileri arasında etkili zaman yönetimi ile yaşam doyumu arasındaki ilişkiyi incelemeyi ve demografik ile davranışsal faktörlere göre grup farklılıklarını uygun istatistiksel analizlerle araştırmayı amaçlamaktadır. Veri toplama aracı olarak Zaman Yönetimi Ölçeği ve Yaşam Doyumu Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Bulgular, demografik özellikler, yaşam düzeni, boş zaman aktiviteleri ve egzersiz motivasyonlarının hem zaman yönetimi hem de yaşam doyumu üzerinde anlamlı etkileri olduğunu göstermiştir (p < 0,05). Ayrıca, zaman yönetimi becerileri ile yaşam doyumu arasında pozitif ve anlamlı bir ilişki bulunmuştur (r = 0,332, p < 0,01). Sonuçlar, etkili zaman yönetiminin öğrencilerin akademik ve kişisel sorumluluklarını dengede tutma becerisini artırarak genel iyi oluşu desteklediğini ortaya koymaktadır. Spor bilimi öğrencileri için zaman yönetimi becerilerinin akademik başarıyı desteklemenin yanı sıra yaşam kalitesini de yükselttiği görülmektedir. Bu nedenle, zaman yönetimi eğitiminin spor bilimi programlarına entegre edilmesi; öğrencilerin akademik ve kişisel yaşamlarını dengeli bir şekilde yürütmelerine yardımcı olarak, onların genel iyilik hâllerini artırabilir. Anahtar kelimeler:

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Zaman yönetimi
• Yaşam doyumu
• Refah
• Akademik performans
• Boş zaman aktiviteleri
• Egzersiz motivasyonu

THE ROLE OF EFFECTIVE TIME MANAGEMENT IN ENHANCING LIFE SATISFACTION AMONG STUDENT ATHLETES

Abstract

Effective time management plays a crucial role in enhancing life satisfaction, especially for university students managing demanding academic and athletic schedules. This study aims to examine the relationship between effective time management and life satisfaction among undergraduate sports science students, as well as to investigate group differences based on demographic and behavioral factors through appropriate statistical analyses. Data were collected via the Time Management Scale and the Life Satisfaction Scale. The findings reveal that demographic characteristics, living arrangements, leisure activities, and exercise motivations significantly affect both time management and life satisfaction (p < 0.05). A positive correlation was found between time management skills and life satisfaction (r = 0.332, p < 0.01). These results suggest that effective time management improves students’ ability to balance academic and personal responsibilities, thereby promoting overall well-being. For sports science students, proficient time management not only supports academic success but also enhances quality of life. It is recommended that time management training be integrated into sports science curricula to help students achieve a better balance between academic demands and personal life, ultimately fostering their well-being.

Keywords

• Time management
• Life satisfaction
• Well-being
• Academic performance
• Leisure activities
• Exercise motivation

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