The Relationship Between Mental Well-Being, Quality of Life, and Physical Activity Levels of Male Students in University Sports Teams

Abstract

 This study was conducted to examine the relationship between physical activity level and mental well-being and quality of life of male students participating in university sports teams. While the positive effects of physical activity on the physical health of individuals are known, its role on social and mental health was one of the focal points of the study. In the study, relational survey model was used and 456 volunteer male students in football, basketball, volleyball, indoor football, tennis, kick boxing and muaythai branches at seven universities in Istanbul (Marmara University, Health Sciences University, Istanbul Topkapı University, Istanbul Aydın University, Istanbul Beykent University, Bahçeşehir University and Fenerbahçe University) constituted the sample group. In the data collection process, Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale, WHO's Quality of Life Scale (WHOQOL-BREF) and Baecke Physical Activity Habit Scale were used . SPSS 25 package programme was used to analyse the obtained data. The results of the study show that participation in university sports teams increases the physical health and mental well-being levels of students and strengthens the quality of life. The findings revealed that taking part in university sports teams provides multidimensional contributions to the quality of life of students.