Research Article
Zarei, Ali, Jafari Siavashani,
Abstract
Interaction with each other is considered an important factor for recreational activities which it is observed in intramural competitions. Intramural sport programs provide proper conditions for students to interact with others. These interactions can guide students toward conditions and belongings in line with university and also increase loyalty sense among students. The purpose of this study was to assess the relation of student recreation center use on feelings of social belongings and retention at 8th district of Islamic Azad University.638 female and male students of district 8 of Islamic Azad University with age average22±1 year completed the researcher questionnaire with 85% reliability. Descriptive and inferential or Pearson correlation statistics have been used to analyze research findings. Findings showed that students who use student recreation centers enhances their sense of belonging to the university however male students prefer high interaction with peers. The correlation results indicate that the number of times a student works out at the student recreation center influences the way in which they interact with new people , relates to his or her perceived self-confidence and leadership abilities, and improved their perceived ability to manage time. The students that utilize the student recreation center more frequently are more likely to participate in both competitive and recreational activities. Students feel more social belonging to peers through involvement in activities offered at the student recreation center. Suggestions for future research are made in the context of limitations of the study.