Çanakkale’ de Amatör Futbolcuların Boş Zaman Aktivitesine Katılımlarının İncelenmesi

Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate the participation of amateur football players in leisure activities based on demographic variables.Method: In the 2023–2024 football season, a total of 401 amateur football players from the province of Çanakkale were selected through the simple random sampling method from a population of 3,352 players. The data collection instrument used in the study was the Leisure Time Activity Participation Scale. In the analysis of the data, descriptive statistics were utilized, and the Kruskal-Wallis test was applied to determine differences between groups.Results: According to the results, statistically significant differences were found based on the players' age and income levels. Regarding the age variable, it was found that amateur football players aged 33 and above had higher participation preferences in leisure activities, specifically in the sub-dimensions of stimulating environment activities, productive activities, and aesthetic activities. Similarly, for the income variable, amateur football players aged 33 and above showed higher participation preferences in socializing activities, stimulating environment activities, productive activities, and aesthetic activities.Conclusion: As the age and income level of amateur football players increase, their preferences for participation in activities increase.