Associations Between Perceived Leisure Benefits, Occupational Balance, and Well-Being in Rural Women


Sirma G. C., Sarisahin S., YÜCEL H.

Occupational Therapy in Health Care, 2026 (ESCI, Scopus)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Basım Tarihi: 2026
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1080/07380577.2026.2650401
  • Dergi Adı: Occupational Therapy in Health Care
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Psycinfo, SportDiscus, Academic Search Ultimate (EBSCO), Biomedical Reference Collection: Corporate Edition (EBSCO)
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Non-urban, occupational therapy, recreation, women's health
  • Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This study investigated the relationships between perceived leisure benefits, occupational balance, and psychological well-being among women in rural Türkiye with low educational levels. A total of 120 women participated, completing the Occupational Balance Questionnaire, Leisure Benefits Scale, and WHO-5 Well-Being Index. Correlation analyses revealed positive associations between well-being and occupational balance, total leisure benefits, and leisure subdomains including physical, psychological, and social benefits. Regression analysis showed that only occupational balance was significantly associated with well-being. These findings emphasize the importance of structured daily routines and suggest that occupational therapists can develop community-based interventions to promote women’s health.