Investigating the Relationship between Psychological Resilience Level and Enjoyment of Physical Activities in University Students

This study aims to examine the relationship between the psychological resilience levels of university students and their enjoyment of physical activities. The study was conducted on 1226 students from three universities in the Central Anatolia Region of Turkey. Data were collected using the Protective Factor Scale for Psychological Resilience (PSSFS) and the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PAS). The findings show that the level of psychological resilience varies according to age and gender. Gender analysis shows that male students have higher levels of psychological resilience than female students. It was determined that the level of enjoyment of physical activities decreases as students age. A strong positive relationship was found between psychological resilience and enjoyment of physical activities. This relationship emphasizes that strengthening social support systems (peer and family support) and encouraging physical activities are of critical importance in increasing students' psychological resilience. As a result, it was concluded that educators and institutions should support students in adopting healthy lifestyles by creating awareness.