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The Relationship Between Depression and Life Satisfaction: An Investigation on Women Practicing Pilates

Depresyon ve Yaşam Doyumu İlişkisi: Pilates Yapan Kadınlar Üzerine Bir İnceleme

Sonay Serpil Daşkesen(ATATURK UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF SPORTS SCIENCE)0000-0002-8227-6590
Burak Karababa(ERZURUM TEKNİK ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0001-5873-5796
Pages
215–229
Publication Date
2026-10-17
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The literature emphasizes that depression negatively affects individuals' psychological, social, and physical well-being, while life satisfaction is directly associated with overall quality of life.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Purpose: The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between depression levels and life satisfaction among women who practice Pilates.
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Key Findings & Data:A total of 336 women practicing Pilates voluntarily participated in the research.
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Conclusion & Impact:The literature emphasizes that depression negatively affects individuals' psychological, social, and physical well-being, while life satisfaction is directly associated with overall quality of life.
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⚙️Variables:Depresyon · Yaşam doyumu · Pilates

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Purpose: The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between depression levels and life satisfaction among women who practice Pilates. The literature emphasizes that depression negatively affects individuals' psychological, social, and physical well-being, while life satisfaction is directly associated with overall quality of life. Method: In this context, the study was conducted within a correlational survey model framework. A total of 336 women practicing Pilates voluntarily participated in the research. Participants' depression levels were assessed using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale–21 (DASS-21), and their life satisfaction levels were measured using the Satisfaction with Life Scale. The data obtained were analyzed using parametric tests, and the relationship between depression and life satisfaction was examined through correlation analysis. Results: The findings revealed a significant negative and moderate correlation between depression levels and life satisfaction. In other words, as depression increases, life satisfaction decreases. Additionally, married women reported significantly higher levels of life satisfaction and lower levels of depression compared to single women, while employed women reported higher life satisfaction than their unemployed counterparts. However, no significant difference was found between employment status and depression levels. Conclusion: These results demonstrate the supportive role of Pilates exercises in enhancing psychological well-being and improving life satisfaction. The findings also underscore the importance of physical activity-based interventions in reducing depression and improving quality of life. Moreover, the study highlights the influence of sociodemographic variables (marital status, employment status) on psychological well-being, contributing to developing preventive mental health practices.

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Amaç: Bu araştırmanın amacı, pilates yapan kadın bireylerde depresyon düzeyleri ile yaşam doyumu ilişkisini incelemektir. Literatürde depresyonun bireyin psikolojik, sosyal ve fiziksel iyi oluşunu olumsuz etkilediği; yaşam doyumunun ise bireyin genel yaşam kalitesiyle doğrudan ilişkili olduğu vurgulanmaktadır. Yöntem: Bu doğrultuda gerçekleştirilen çalışma ilişkisel tarama modeli çerçevesinde yürütülmüştür. Araştırmaya 336 pilates yapan kadın katılmıştır. Katılımcıların depresyon düzeyleri Depresyon Anksiyete Stres Ölçeği–21 (DASS-21), yaşam doyumu düzeyleri ise Yaşam Doyumu Ölçeği kullanılarak değerlendirilmiştir. Elde edilen veriler parametrik testler aracılığıyla analiz edilmiş, depresyon ve yaşam doyumu arasındaki ilişki korelasyon analizi ile incelenmiştir. Bulgular : Bulgular, depresyon düzeyleri ile yaşam doyumu arasında negatif yönde ve orta düzeyde anlamlı bir ilişki olduğunu göstermiştir. Yani, depresyon düzeyi arttıkça yaşam doyumu azalmaktadır. Ayrıca, evli kadınların bekar kadınlara göre daha yüksek yaşam doyumu ve daha düşük depresyon düzeyine sahip oldukları; çalışan kadınların ise çalışmayanlara kıyasla daha yüksek yaşam doyumu bildirdikleri tespit edilmiştir. Ancak, çalışma durumu ile depresyon arasında anlamlı bir fark bulunmamıştır. Sonuç: Bu sonuçlar, pilates egzersizlerinin bireylerin psikolojik iyilik halini destekleyici rolünü ve yaşam doyumu üzerindeki olumlu etkisini ortaya koymaktadır. Bulgular, depresyonu azaltmaya yönelik fiziksel aktivite temelli müdahalelerin yaşam kalitesini artırma potansiyelini göstermesi açısından önemlidir. Ayrıca, sosyodemografik değişkenlerin (medeni durum, çalışma durumu) psikolojik iyi oluş üzerindeki etkisini ortaya koyarak, koruyucu ruh sağlığı hizmetlerine yönelik uygulamalara katkı sağlamaktadır.

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Daşkesen, S. S., Karababa, B. (2026). The Relationship Between Depression and Life Satisfaction: An Investigation on Women Practicing Pilates. Kafkas Üniversitesi Spor Bilimleri Dergisi, Cilt: 6 Sayı: 2026, 215–229. https://ajindex.com/articles/1516517

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