The Moderating Role of Leisure Satisfaction in the Effect of Peer Relationships on Happiness in Adolescents

Cemal YALÇIN, Muhittin ALTINDÖKER, Halil YILDIZ

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The primary objective of this study is to investigate the moderating role of leisure satisfaction in the relationship between peer relationships and happiness levels. Employing a correlational research design, the study was conducted with a sample of 529 high school students, comprising 110 females (20.8%) and 419 males (79.2%). A structural equation model was constructed to test the hypotheses developed within the scope of the study, and the analyses were conducted using SPSS Process Macro (Model 1).  According to the analysis results, it has been determined that peer relationships and leisure satisfaction have a positive and significant effect on happiness levels. Moreover, the moderating role of leisure satisfaction in the association between peer relationships and happiness was found to be statistically significant. Specifically, when leisure satisfaction is high, the positive effect of peer relationships on happiness is amplified. Therefore, interventions aimed at enhancing leisure activities could be implemented in schools and community programs to foster better social connections and happiness among youth.

Keywords: Adolescents, Happiness, Leisure Satisfaction, Moderating Role, Peer Relationships.


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