Coping Strategies For Leisure Barriers: The Example of Reformer Pilates

Abstract

The aim of this study was to examine the coping strategies of adult women practicing reformer pilates in Ankara regarding leisure time barriers. Data were collected using a survey method. A descriptive information form was utilized to gather demographic characteristics, including age, marital status, economic status, education level, and duration of physical activity. The "Leisure Time Barriers Coping Strategies Scale" (LTBCSS), developed by Hubbard and Mannell (2001), modified by Elkins (2004), and validated in Turkish by Yerlisu-Lapa (2014), was employed to assess coping strategies for leisure time barriers. This scale consists of six sub-dimensions with a total of 27 items: time management strategies (1-6), skill acquisition strategies (7-11), interpersonal relationships (12-16), internal validation strategies (17-19), physical fitness strategies (20-22), and financial management (23-27). The data were analyzed using SPSS IBM 25.0 software, and group comparisons were performed.A total of 416 female participants were included in the study. Significant differences were observed in coping strategies for leisure time barriers based on the participants' demographic characteristics. Comparisons conducted across sub-dimensions indicated that time management strategies and physical fitness strategies had a significant impact on the participants' coping abilities. Other sub-dimensions (skill acquisition, interpersonal relationships, internal validation, and financial management) also contributed to the overall coping strategies of the participants. The coping strategies employed by adult women significantly vary according to their demographic characteristics, which in turn affects their ability to manage leisure time barriers. Notably, time management and physical fitness strategies play a crucial role in enhancing participation in physical activities like reformer pilates. It is recommended to promote effective coping strategies and to increase awareness of these strategies among individuals.