Unguren, EnginCeyhan, SefaTurker, Nazli2026-01-242026-01-2420232353-41922353-561Xhttps://doi.org/10.5114/CIPP.2022.116264https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12868/4883BACKGROUND It is important to determine the individual factors that cause the differentiation of negative reactions of individuals due to epidemics. The purpose of this study is to investigate the moderating role of a sedentary lifestyle and the mediating role of fear of COVID-19 on the relationship between rumination and life satisfaction. Intense rumination is known to have a negative impact on individuals' life satisfaction levels. Very little is known about variables that may mediate and moderate this relationship. PARTICIPANTS AND PROCEDURE The study was conducted with staff members of five-star accommodation establishments in Turkey. Data were collected with a quantitative research method via questionnaires, completed by 386 full-time employees. RESULTS The results show that rumination negatively affects life satisfaction, and fear of COVID-19 has a mediating roleeninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessruminationfear of COVID-19life satisfactionsedentary lifestylehospitality employeesArticle10.5114/CIPP.2022.116264113193204380143822-s2.0-85173252666Q3WOS:001100843300003Q4