BODY APPRECIATION, PERCEIVED STRESS, AND YOGA SELF-EFFICACY AMONG FEMALE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ACCORDING TO WEEKLY YOGA PRACTICE FREQUENCY AND INSTRUCTION TYPE

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2026-5-18

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Büyükayhan, Can

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the levels of body appreciation, perceived stress, and yoga self-efficacy among female university students according to their weekly yoga practice frequency and instruction type. Participants included 140 female university students aged eighteen or older who practiced yoga regularly. Data were collected via an online survey utilizing the Yoga Self-Efficacy Scale, Perceived Stress Scale, and Body Appreciation Scale. The results indicated that there were no statistically significant differences among groups with respect to instruction type (self-instructed, instructor-led, or a combination). However, statistically significant differences were observed among groups in relation to weekly practice frequency (p < .05). Specifically, students practicing three or more times a week showed significantly higher yoga self-efficacy than those who practiced less frequently. Perceived stress and body appreciation did not differ significantly among groups. These findings suggest that frequent engagement may be a key to building self-efficacy, and it offers evidence to guide flexible and accessible wellness programs in university settings.

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welness, physical fitness, young adults, physical activity participation, exercise frequency

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https://hdl.handle.net/11511/119143

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Graduate School of Social Sciences, Thesis