Associations between Leisure Preferences, Mindfulness, Psychological Capital, and Life Satisfaction
Aiste Dirzyte1,2, Aleksandras Patapas3, Aidas Perminas4
1Institute of Psychology, Mykolas Romeris University, 08303 Vilnius, Lithuania.
Summary
Engaging in leisure activities like spending time with family, attending events, and avoiding excessive TV viewing positively impacts life satisfaction and psychological well-being. Mindfulness and psychological capital are key mediators in these relationships.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Leisure Studies
- Well-being Research
Background:
- Understanding the relationship between leisure preferences and psychological well-being is crucial for promoting a fulfilling life.
- Previous research suggests a link between leisure activities and mental health, but specific contributions of different preferences require further exploration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate how specific leisure preferences contribute to mindfulness, psychological capital, and life satisfaction.
- To examine the associations between mindfulness, psychological capital, life satisfaction, and various leisure preferences.
Main Methods:
- A quantitative study involving 586 participants (104 males, 478 females, mean age 42.06).
- Utilized validated scales: Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), Psychological Capital Questionnaire (PCQ-12), Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS).
- Assessed leisure preferences through a dedicated instrument.
Main Results:
- Not watching television, attending events, and spending time with family were positively associated with higher life satisfaction and psychological capital.
- Spending time with family significantly enhanced life satisfaction, mindfulness, and psychological capital.
- Mindfulness mediated the TV-life satisfaction link; psychological capital mediated links between family time/event attendance and life satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- Leisure preferences significantly influence psychological well-being, with family time and avoiding passive activities being particularly beneficial.
- Mindfulness and psychological capital play crucial mediating roles in the relationship between leisure and life satisfaction.
- Findings suggest targeted leisure interventions could enhance overall life satisfaction and psychological capital across different demographics.
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