The Effects of Recreational Activities on Job Satisfaction in Healthcare Professionals

Abstract

In this study, it was aimed to investigate the effect of recreational activities on the job satisfaction of health workers. Recreational activities are defined as activities that will relieve physical fatigue of individuals and give them a new strength. Job satisfaction, which is defined as the satisfaction that employees get from their job and the positive impressions they get as a result of evaluating their work, also affects the physical and mental health of employees. Providing sufficient level of job satisfaction and motivation in health services is extremely important for the output of the services. This research was carried out with the participation of 492 people, 234 of whom are women and 258 of whom are actively working in health institutions. In the study, the findings regarding the level of the Job Satisfaction Style Scale sub-dimensions according to whether or not to participate in recreational activities, gender, cigarette use, alcohol use, and monthly income were evaluated in the light of statistical data. It has been determined that the internal job satisfaction factor of the Job Satisfaction Scale differs significantly in terms of medium and high monthly income. There was a significant difference in all factors of the Job Satisfaction scale in terms of the variable of being a smoker. It has been determined that health professionals who use alcohol and participate in recreational activities have higher job satisfaction styles in all factors than health professionals who do not drink and participate in recreational activitie.