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<p>Evidence suggests that individuals’ leisure attitudes affect mental well-being positively and their anxiety negatively. In addition, there is no evidence of which of the dimensions of leisure attitude is more instrumental for mental well-being. A structural model is proposed to examine the effects of individuals’ leisure attitude and anxiety on mental well-being in the COVID-19 process. Data were randomly collected from people staying at home due to the curfew during the COVID-19 process. Model results showed that leisure attitude has a significant positive effect on mental well-being. The behavioural component of leisure attitude dimensions is relatively more effective in affecting well-being than others. Furthermore, anxiety negatively affects mental well-being. The obtained results provided important data regarding the effect of individuals’ leisure time and perception of anxiety on their mental well-being, especially during the pandemic period. In the light of the findings, the limitations and results of the research are discussed.</p>
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Evidence suggests that individuals’ leisure attitudes affect mental well-being positively and their anxiety negatively. In addition, there is no evidence of which of the dimensions of leisure attitude is more instrumental for mental well-being. A structural model is proposed to examine the effects of individuals’ leisure attitude and anxiety on mental well-being in the COVID-19 process. Data were randomly collected from people staying at home due to the curfew during the COVID-19 process. Model results showed that leisure attitude has a significant positive effect on mental well-being. The behavioural component of leisure attitude dimensions is relatively more effective in affecting well-being than others. Furthermore, anxiety negatively affects mental well-being. The obtained results provided important data regarding the effect of individuals’ leisure time and perception of anxiety on their mental well-being, especially during the pandemic period. In the light of the findings, the limitations and results of the research are discussed.

Leisure Attitude, Anxiety, and Mental Well-Being in Turkey: The Case of COVID-19

European Journal of Tourism, Hospitality and Recreation

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Evidence suggests that individuals’ leisure attitudes affect mental well-being positively and their anxiety negatively. In addition, there is no evidence of...

Leisure Attitude, Anxiety, and Mental Well-Being in Turkey: The Case of COVID-19

Article Category: Research Article

Published Online: Jun 29, 2022

Page range: 181 - 194

Received: Oct 01, 2020

Accepted: Apr 14, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ejthr-2021-0017

Keywords
Leisure attitude, Anxiety, Mental well-being, Turkey, COVID-19

© 2022 Gülseren Yurcu, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Leisure Attitude, Anxiety, and Mental Well-Being in Turkey: The Case of COVID-19

Article Category: Research Article

Published Online: Jun 29, 2022

Page range: 181 - 194

Received: Oct 01, 2020

Accepted: Apr 14, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ejthr-2021-0017

KeywordsLeisure attitude, Anxiety, Mental well-being, Turkey, COVID-19

© 2022 Gülseren Yurcu, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
Leisure attitude, Anxiety, Mental well-being, Turkey, COVID-19