Predictors of well-being among college students |
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Authors: | S. Lee Ridner Karen S. Newton Ruth R. Staten Timothy N. Crawford Lynne A. Hall |
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Affiliation: | 1. School of Nursing, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, USAslridn01@louisville.edu;3. Campus Health Services, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, USA;4. School of Nursing, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, USA |
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Abstract: | ABSTRACTObjectives: Identification of health-related risk behaviors associated with well-being in college students is essential to guide the development of health promotion strategies for this population. The purposes were to evaluate well-being among undergraduate students and to identify health-related risk behaviors that predict well-being in this population. Methods: A cross-sectional Web-based survey of undergraduate students was conducted at a metropolitan university in the Southeast United States. A total of 568 students responded (response rate 14.2%). Data were collected on health-related risk behaviors using the National College Health Assessment II. Results: Controlling demographic characteristics, the best predictive model included physical activity, current tobacco user, depression, ever received mental health services, and sleep quality, which was the strongest predictor (β = .45, p < .001). This model explained 35% of the variance in well-being. Conclusions: Interventions that promote sleep quality among college students may be most beneficial in improving well-being. |
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Keywords: | College students physical activity sleep tobacco use well-being |
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