Pehlivan E.Mete B.Bektaş D.Bayat S.Kart A.2024-08-042024-08-0420170377-9777https://doi.org/10.5505/TurkHijyen.2017.14623https://hdl.handle.net/11616/90637Objective: Water is the most basic source of all living things on earth. The aim of this study is to determine the behavior of young adults aged between 18-40 in Malatya province center for water consumption and to determine the factors affecting these behaviors. Methods: Our study is a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted in Malatya province center in December 2016. According to our pilot study results, the minimum number of samples to be achieved is 980.A questionnaire was applied to 1208 people. In the factor questioning section of the questionnaire, questions about the socio demographic characteristics and some properties related to water consumption were used; in the phenomenon inquiry part of the questionnaire, the Water Consumption Behavior Scale consisting of 16 items was used. In the analysis of the data; Mann Whitney-U and Kruskal-Wallis tests were used. p < 0,05 was accepted as significant in all evaluations. Results: As 1208 people participated in our study. When the participants' total scores on the water consumption behavior scale are examined in terms of various socio-demographic characteristics, the mean total score of women is 49.3±10.58, and that of males is 47.92±11.21(p=0.026).There is no difference between the mean scores in terms of daily water consumption (p=0.051). There is a difference between mean scores as to whether there will be a water shortage in the future (p=0.034).Those who do regular sporting activities and, who consume bottled water have a higher and more significant score. Conclusion: In this study, women exhibit more positive behaviours than men in terms of water consumption. As the amount of daily drinking water consumption increases, scores from the scale increase. It has also been found that regular sporting activities make a positive contribution to the behavior of water consumption. It has been determined that the idea of having water scarcity in the future contributes positively to water consumption awareness and behavior.It may be advisable to educate young people on freshwater resources and water consumption in these topics in educational institutions.trinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessAdultBehaviourWater consumptionArticle7413514210.5505/TurkHijyen.2017.146232-s2.0-85031421334Q4