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The Effect of Autotelic Personality on Psychological Well-Being Among Sports Science Students

Ototelik Kişiliğin Spor Bilimleri Öğrencilerinin Psikolojik İyi Oluşu Üzerine Etkisi

Abdullah Arısoy(SÜLEYMAN DEMİREL ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-2193-7519
Abdullah Yavuz Akıncı(SÜLEYMAN DEMİREL ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-3808-6730
Pages
837–846
Publication Date
2025-12-28
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These results indicate that students of sports sciences with higher levels of autotelic personality traits also have higher levels of psychological well-being.

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Objective & Hypothesis:The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of autotelic personality traits on psychological well-being among students of the Faculty of Sports Sciences.
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Key Findings & Data:The study group consisted of a total of 392 students (178 females and 214 males) studying at the Faculty of Sports Sciences of Süleyman Demirel University during the 2025–2026 academic year.
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Conclusion & Impact:These results indicate that students of sports sciences with higher levels of autotelic personality traits also have higher levels of psychological well-being.
🔬Design:Survey & Empirical Study
📍Scope:2025–2026 Verileri
⚙️Variables:Ototelik kişilik · Psikolojik iyi oluş · spor bilimleri öğrencileri

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The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of autotelic personality traits on psychological well-being among students of the Faculty of Sports Sciences. The research was conducted using a correlational survey design. The study group consisted of a total of 392 students (178 females and 214 males) studying at the Faculty of Sports Sciences of Süleyman Demirel University during the 2025–2026 academic year. Data were collected using a personal information form, the Autotelic Personality Scale, and the Psychological Well-Being Scale. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis, and simple linear regression analyses were performed using SPSS 25. According to the findings of the study, a positive and moderate significant relationship was found between autotelic personality and psychological well-being (r = .405, p < .01). In addition, autotelic personality was found to be a significant predictor of psychological well-being, explaining approximately 16% of the total variance in psychological well-being (R² = .164, p < .001). These results indicate that students of sports sciences with higher levels of autotelic personality traits also have higher levels of psychological well-being. In conclusion, autotelic personality can be considered an important individual characteristic that supports psychological well-being among students of sports sciences. In this regard, it is recommended to increase educational and practical approaches that promote intrinsic motivation and flow experience in faculties of sports sciences.

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Bu araştırmanın amacı, Spor Bilimleri Fakültesi öğrencilerinin ototelik kişilik özelliklerinin psikolojik iyi oluş üzerindeki etkisini incelemektir. Araştırma, ilişkisel tarama modeli kapsamında yürütülmüştür. Çalışma grubunu 2025–2026 öğretim yılında Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Spor Bilimleri Fakültesinde öğrenim gören toplam 392 (178 kadın, 214 erkek) öğrenci oluşturmaktadır. Veri toplama aracı olarak kişisel bilgi formu, Ototelik Kişilik Ölçeği ve Psikolojik İyi Oluş Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Verilerin analizinde betimsel istatistikler, Pearson korelasyon analizi ve basit doğrusal regresyon analizleri SPSS 25’te uygulanmıştır. Araştırma bulgularına göre, ototelik kişilik ile psikolojik iyi oluş arasında pozitif yönlü ve orta düzeyde anlamlı bir ilişki bulunmaktadır (r = ,405; p < ,01). Ayrıca ototelik kişiliğin psikolojik iyi oluşun anlamlı bir yordayıcısı olduğu ve psikolojik iyi oluştaki toplam varyansın %16’sını açıkladığı belirlenmiştir (R² = ,164; p < ,001). Elde edilen sonuçlar, ototelik kişilik özellikleri yüksek olan spor bilimleri öğrencilerinin psikolojik iyi oluş düzeylerinin daha yüksek olduğunu göstermektedir. Sonuç olarak, ototelik kişilik spor bilimleri öğrencilerinin psikolojik iyi oluşunu destekleyen önemli bir bireysel özellik olarak değerlendirilebilir. Bu doğrultuda, spor bilimleri fakültelerinde yürütülen eğitim ve uygulama süreçlerinde içsel motivasyonu ve akış deneyimini destekleyen yaklaşımların artırılması önerilmektedir.

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Arısoy, A., Akıncı, A. Y. (2025). The Effect of Autotelic Personality on Psychological Well-Being Among Sports Science Students. Akdeniz Spor Bilimleri Dergisi, Cilt: 8 Sayı: 4, 837–846. https://doi.org/10.38021/asbid.1826107

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