Summary

Summary

The research performed in this current study utilized a mixed-methods 16-question online anonymous survey. The survey conducted through Google Forms gathered qualitative and quantitative data about the motivated choices university students make to participate in certain hobbies. More specifically, this study defined four types of hobbies: electronic, physical, logical, and artistic. The main question this research aimed to answer was whether these hobbies were sources of joy or stress for students and how these emotional responses impacted their mental health. Data was gathered into three categories: demographic, lifestyle, and mental health. Each category impacted the other, resulting in a cohesive analysis. This study revealed which hobbies were most popular and how those hobbies impacted   the mental health of the participants.