INVESTIGATION OF THE BENEFIT LEVELS OF INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATING IN RECREATION ACTIVITIES FROM RECREATION ACTIVITIES THEY PARTICIPATE IN

Abstract

Developments in technology and economy give people more time and opportunities to participate in recreation and entertainment activities (Akgül et al., 2018). With these developments, people have more free time and individuals tend to various recreational activities to evaluate this free time. These activities which they tend, bring many benefits to people. Recreation and leisure activities can ease the tiredness and stress that people experience at work or school; increase their energy and motivations, as they provide opportunities for self-expression, relaxation and various other benefits. It can also be said that in the process of participating in such activities, the person benefits themselves or the society while performing the activities. In addition, it can be thought that recreation can provide every person with an opportunity to achieve a valuable and meaningful life and to further improve the quality of life. In the light of all this information, the aim of the study is the examination of the benefit levels of the individuals living in the province of Bayburt regarding recreation activities.