LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES AS CORRELATE OF well-being OF ACADEMIC STAFF IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN KWARA STATE

Abstract

The well-being of academic staff goes beyond mere absence of illness at work. Rather, it refers to healthy and successful functioning at work. This study therefore investigated the correlation between leisure time activities and the well-being of academic staff in tertiary institutions in Kwara State. The study employed descriptive design of correlational type, a proportionate sampling technique was used to determine the number of respondents to be drawn from each institution based on their staff population size. Thereafter, simple random sampling was used within each institution’s staff list to randomly select respondents until the required sample for that institution was reached. The researcher and two assistants collected data, analyzed demographics using frequency counts and percentages, and tested four null hypotheses using Pearson Product Moment Correlation. The result showed that all the calculated values were greater than the table value; hence, the null hypothesis was rejected. The finding of the study revealed that there was a positive correlation between communication, outdoor recreational activities, participating in board games and social activities, and the well-being of academic staff in tertiary institutions in Ilorin South, Kwara State. Based on the findings, communication, outdoor recreational activities, participating in board games, and social activities are factors that correlate to well-being among academic staff in Kwara State. The study recommended that to promote well-being, management and stakeholders of schools Implement digital tools for efficient communication, promote wellness programs, and create recreation spaces for staff. Host cultural events, team-building exercises, and retreats to enhance team bonding.

Keywords: Communication, Outing Activities, Playing of Board Games,  Social Activities, Leisure Time Activities and well-being.