Investigation of the relationship between sedentary women’s physical activity levels and attitudes towards leisure time

This study aims to examine the relationship between the physical activity levels of sedentary women and their attitudes towards leisure time. The research was conducted on a total of 828 sedentary women participating in physical activities in private gyms in Kırıkkale, Türkiye. A quantitative research method using a relational survey model was employed, and participants' physical activity levels were compared with their leisure time perceptions. Data analysis was performed using the SPSS software, with normality distribution assessed through the Shapiro-Wilk test, and the ANOVA and Kruskal-Wallis tests were used to determine the effects of demographic variables. The findings revealed significant relationships between the physical activity levels of sedentary women and their attitudes towards leisure time. In particular, women with a positive attitude towards leisure time had higher physical activity levels. Additionally, differences in physical activity participation and leisure time attitudes were observed based on participants' age, educational status, and socioeconomic level. These findings highlight the need to improve the leisure time perceptions of sedentary women to enhance their physical activity levels. In conclusion, it is crucial to develop strategies aimed at fostering positive leisure time attitudes to encourage women's participation in physical activities.