The Impact of Therapeutic Recreation Practices on the Quality of Life, Mental Well-Being and Self-Esteem of Young Adults

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dc.contributor.authorYurdakul, Erol Mert
dc.contributor.authorKaraçar, Ercan
dc.contributor.authorÇilesiz, Emre
dc.contributor.authorAtak, Onur
dc.contributor.authorÜnal, Aydın
dc.date.accessioned2026-04-25T14:13:30Z
dc.date.available2026-04-25T14:13:30Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.departmentSinop Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractTherapeutic recreation refers to participation in individual or group-specific recreational activities to ensure the sustainability of the functions of individuals and the improvement of the functionality of these functions. The objective of this study is to examine the impact of therapeutic recreation practices on the quality of life, mental well-being and self-esteem of young adults, as well as to evaluate the efficacy of recreational activities in coping with stress. In this in-depth analysis, a sequential explanatory mixed methods design was employed. The implementation of Quality of Life, Mental Well-Being and Self-Esteem scales, needs assessment, interview forms, and unique recreational interventions occurred through a quasi-experimental process. The interventions were designed around a number of different themes, including music and poetry therapy, drama, creative writing, painting, nature, play, social skills, mindfulness, insight and empathy. The results demonstrate that therapeutic recreation interventi ons enhance quality of life, mental well-being and self-esteem; mitigate stress, engender happiness, foster a positive outlook, enhance awareness and are efficacious in developing insight and motivation. The results of the study indicate that planned therapeutic recreation activities can play a significant role in the development of public health services based on mental well-being, social development of the community, increased happiness and a better quality of life for women by reducing the gender gap. Furthermore, when analysed holistically, this original study combining health and entertainment provides a wealth of data, including the relationships between dependent variables, and various ideas for further research. © 2025, Ebru Bagci. All rights reserved.
dc.identifier.endpage66
dc.identifier.issn2791-9099
dc.identifier.issue1
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-105004590499
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ4
dc.identifier.startpage52
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11486/8117
dc.identifier.volume2025
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherEbru Bagci
dc.relation.ispartofRomaya Journal: Researches on Multidisciplinary Approaches
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.snmzKA_Scopus_20260420
dc.subjectLeisure and Social Activity
dc.subjectMental Health
dc.subjectQuality of Life
dc.subjectTherapeutic Recreation
dc.subjectWell-being
dc.titleThe Impact of Therapeutic Recreation Practices on the Quality of Life, Mental Well-Being and Self-Esteem of Young Adults
dc.typeArticle

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