<p>The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between surgical fear level and patient mobility in patients scheduled for abdominal surgery, as well as the factors that influence this relationship. This descriptive and correlational study was conducted at a teaching research hospital between January and April 2025 with 205 patients who were planned to undergo abdominal surgery. The Individual Information Form, Surgical Fear Questionnaire, and the Patient Mobility Scale were used to collect data. Prior to the study, ethical committee approval, institutional approval, and informed consent from patients were obtained. The mean total score on the Surgical Fear Questionnaire was 25.95 ± 16.33, while the mean total score on the Patient Mobility Scale was 49.36 ± 20.79. Age, desire to get out of bed, number of mobilizations during the day, and having surgery-related concerns were found to be factors affecting surgical fear and patient mobility. A moderate positive and significant relationship was found between surgical fear and patient mobility. It was observed that patients with high levels of surgical fear experienced more pain and difficulty during mobilization, and that patients who were mobilized later had their mobility levels negatively affected. These findings emphasize the importance of assessing surgical anxiety preoperatively and supporting early mobilization in accelerating postoperative recovery. Therefore, it is recommended to implement preventive measures to reduce surgical anxiety and early mobilization programs.</p>