Investigation of Job Performance and Physical Activity Levels of University Staff

Savaş AYDIN, Oğuzhan ÇALI

Abstract


The aim of this study is to examine the job performance and physical activity levels of university staff according to various variables. A descriptive survey model based on the quantitative research method was used in the study. A total of 504 personnel working at Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, including 65 academic, 122 administrative, 89 security, and 228 health staff, selected by random sampling method, participated in the study. Data collection tools included the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), the Job Performance Scale, and a demographic information form prepared by the researcher. The data were analyzed using the SPSS program. Since the data did not meet normality assumptions, the Mann-Whitney U test was used for pairwise group comparisons, the Kruskal-Wallis H test for multiple group comparisons, and the Spearman Correlation test to examine relationships between variables. Eta squared and r (rank-biserial correlation) analyses were performed to assess effect sizes. According to the findings, significant differences were found in the scores of the physical activity scale (IPAQ) and job performance scale according to the variables of gender, marital status, position, educational status, and working time. Additionally, a significant positive relationship was detected between the physical activity levels and job performance of the university staff. The study concluded that these variables affected the physical activity levels and job performance of the university personnel, and that job performance increased as the physical activity levels of the personnel increased.

Keywords: Job Performance, Physical Activity, University Personnel.


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