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Journal of Education in Middle East and North Africa 2025, Vol. 1(1) 25-36
Investigating the Relationship Between Bicycle Use and Positive Psychology Concepts: A Systematic Review
pp. 25 - 36
Publish Date: October 19, 2025 | Single/Total View: 0/0 | Single/Total Download: 0/0
Abstract
The relationship between physical activity and psychological well-being has been extensively studied in the general literature. But, within this general framework, the number of studies that systematically examine the effects of cycling, in particular, on the aforementioned psychological factors is relatively limited. This study is a systematic review examining the relationship between cycling and positive psychology concepts. The research aims to evaluate the effects of bicycle use on psychological factors such as well-being, happiness, motivation, and hope. A comprehensive literature search conducted on Google Scholar identified 61 studies that met the specified criteria, and 7 of these were included in the review based on inclusion criteria. The findings from the included studies indicate that cycling is associated with well-being, hope, happiness, motivation, and life satisfaction. A positive relationship between cycling and Positive Psychology concepts is among the findings of these studies. While physical activities and Positive Psychology concepts are discussed in the literature, studies specifically linking them to cycling appear relatively limited. Therefore, a systematic review of research associating cycling with Positive Psychology concepts is important for offering insights into future research. In this context, this systematic review provides a crucial foundation for more comprehensively understanding the effects of bicycle use on psychological and emotional health and for developing effective interventions.
Keywords: Cycling, Positive Psychology, Systematic Review
APA 7th edition
Cankaya, E.A., & Baltaci, O. (2025). Investigating the Relationship Between Bicycle Use and Positive Psychology Concepts: A Systematic Review. Journal of Education in Middle East and North Africa, 1(1), 25-36.
Harvard
Cankaya, E. and Baltaci, O. (2025). Investigating the Relationship Between Bicycle Use and Positive Psychology Concepts: A Systematic Review. Journal of Education in Middle East and North Africa, 1(1), pp. 25-36.
Chicago 16th edition
Cankaya, Emine Ayzit and Onder Baltaci (2025). "Investigating the Relationship Between Bicycle Use and Positive Psychology Concepts: A Systematic Review". Journal of Education in Middle East and North Africa 1 (1):25-36.
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