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Gamze Cagla Sirma1,2, Sumeyye Sarisahin1,3, Hulya Yucel4
1Division of Occupational Therapy, Hamidiye Institute of Health Sciences, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey.
Occupational Therapy in Health Care
|April 1, 2026
Summary
Occupational balance, not leisure benefits, significantly impacts psychological well-being in rural Turkish women. Structured daily routines are key for improving women's health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Occupational therapy
- Public health
- Psychology
Background:
- Limited research exists on factors influencing psychological well-being among rural women with low educational attainment.
- Understanding the interplay between leisure, occupation, and well-being is crucial for targeted health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationships between perceived leisure benefits, occupational balance, and psychological well-being.
- To identify key predictors of psychological well-being in this specific demographic.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 120 women in rural Türkiye.
- Validated instruments used: Occupational Balance Questionnaire, Leisure Benefits Scale, and WHO-5 Well-Being Index.
- Correlation and regression analyses were employed.
Main Results:
- Psychological well-being showed positive correlations with occupational balance and various leisure benefit subdomains (physical, psychological, social).
- Regression analysis identified occupational balance as the sole significant predictor of psychological well-being.
- Perceived leisure benefits were not independently associated with well-being in the final model.
Conclusions:
- Occupational balance is a critical factor for psychological well-being in rural women with low education.
- Interventions should focus on promoting structured daily routines and occupational balance.
- Occupational therapists can play a role in developing community-based programs to enhance women's health.
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