Does an 8-week ıntervention change levels of nature connectedness, physical activity enjoyment, natural area recreation self-efficacy, and social ınterest?
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Recreation- Physical Activity Enjoyment- Nature Connection- Self-Efficacy- Social InterestÖzet
The aim of this study is to investigate whether there is any change in nature attachment, enjoyment of physical activities, natural area recreation self-efficacy, and social interest levels among students of the Coaching Education Department after participating in physical activities in natural environments. This study follows a quasi-experimental research model and was conducted over an 8-week program. The participants were a group of 30 students from the Coaching Education Department at Kilis 7 Aralık University School of Physical Education and Sports. The data collection tools included a personal information form and four different scales: Nature Attachment Scale, Enjoyment of Physical Activities Scale, Natural Area Recreation Self-Efficacy Scale, and Social Interest Scale. Data were collected through pre-test and post-test measures and analyzed using the JASP statistical program. The results showed no significant changes in nature attachment, enjoyment of physical activities, or natural area recreation self-efficacy. However, a significant increase in social interest levels was observed (p<0.05). These findings suggest that physical activities performed in natural environments may enhance social interest levels, but longer interventions may be necessary for the development of other psychological factors.
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