Effect of Social Support and Health-Promoting Behaviors on Quality of Life

The purpose of this study was to analyze how social support and Health Promoting Behaviors affect the Quality of Life of participants in recreational sports, based on the PRECEDE model. To achieve this, a sample of 250 recreational sports participants in their 20s to 50s, who use sports facilities in Seoul, J city in Gyeonggi Province, and C city in South Chungcheong Province, was selected. A survey was conducted over a period of three months, from March to June 2024, used both face-to-face and online methods (Google Forms). The collected data were analyzed used frequency analysis to understand demographic characteristics, exploratory factor analysis and Cronbach's alpha coefficient to verify the validity and reliability of the research instruments, and Pearson's correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis for hypothesis tested. The results derived from the analysis are as follows: First, social support had a significant positive effect on Health Promoting Behaviors among recreational sports participants. Second, social support had a significant positive effect on Quality of Life. Third, Health Promoting Behaviors had a significant positive effect on Quality of Life. Through this evidence-based study, valuable foundational data are provided for future research and policy development.