An Investigation of Physical Education Pre-Service Teachers’ Leisure Boredom, Life Satisfaction and Social Connectedness

Journal Title: Journal of Computer and Education Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 12

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze perceived levels of leisure boredom, life satisfaction and social connectedness of physical education pre-service teachers according to some demographic variables, and to determine the relationship between leisure boredom, life satisfaction and social connectedness. “Leisure Boredom Scale”, “Satisfaction with Life Scale” and “Social Connectedness Scale” were used to collect data. There were no significant differences between the leisure boredom, dissatisfaction, life satisfaction and social connectedness of the participants and their genders. While there were no significant differences between leisure boredom, dissatisfaction and life satisfaction of the participants and grade level and participation physical activity regularly, there were significant differences between social connectedness and grade level and participation physical activity regularly. On the other hand, there were no significant differences between leisure boredom, dissatisfaction and social connectedness of the participants and economic situation, there were significant differences between life satisfaction and economic situation.

Authors and Affiliations

Feyza Meryem KARA, Bülent GÜRBÜZ, Sonnur KÜÇÜK KILIÇ, Erman ÖNCÜ

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  • EP ID EP423805
  • DOI 10.18009/jcer.466740
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Feyza Meryem KARA, Bülent GÜRBÜZ, Sonnur KÜÇÜK KILIÇ, Erman ÖNCÜ (2018). An Investigation of Physical Education Pre-Service Teachers’ Leisure Boredom, Life Satisfaction and Social Connectedness. Journal of Computer and Education Research, 6(12), 342-357. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-423805