Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Journal of Sport for All and Recreation, cilt.7, sa.3, ss.557-566, 2025 (Hakemli Dergi)
This study examines the relationship between psychological flow experiences and exercise procrastination among university students majoring in sports science. Using a quantitative research design and survey model, data were collected from 279 students (163 males and 116 females), as determined via G*Power analysis. The Psychological Flow Scale and Exercise Procrastination Scale were employed, and data were analyzed using SPSS 25. Statistical methods included normality tests, descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA/Welch tests, Pearson correlation, and simple linear regression analyses. Findings showed that male students reported significantly higher scores in all dimensions of psychological flow compared to females, while females demonstrated higher levels of exercise procrastination. Additionally, students from low-income backgrounds scored higher in the self-transcendence and effortless control subdimensions of psychological flow. A statistically significant negative correlation was found between psychological flow and exercise procrastination, indicating that higher levels of flow are associated with reduced procrastination. Regression analysis revealed that psychological flow accounted for approximately 16.6% of the variance in exercise procrastination. These results suggest that psychological flow plays a protective role against exercise procrastination, and this effect varies by gender and income level. Enhancing flow experiences may be a beneficial strategy for promoting regular exercise behavior among sports science students, particularly males and those from low-income backgrounds.
Keywords: Psychological flow, exercise procrastination, sports science students.