Structural Equation Model for the Health Behaviors of University Students in Korea.
10.4040/jkan.2004.34.6.903
- Author:
Sung Eun YI
1
;
Ka Sil OH
;
Young Joo PARK
;
Jeong Ah KIM
;
Hee Soon KIM
;
Kyoung Ok OH
;
Sook Ja LEE
;
Hoa Yun JUN
;
Choo Ja CHUNG
;
Sang Soon CHOI
;
Hyun Chul KANG
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Kwandong University, Korea. yisungeun@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Original Article ; English Abstract ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
- Keywords:
Social support;
Life changing events;
Health status;
Health behavior
- MeSH:
Adult;
Attitude to Health;
Female;
*Health Behavior;
Health Status;
Humans;
Korea;
Life Change Events;
Male;
Social Support;
*Students/psychology;
Universities
- From:
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
2004;34(6):903-912
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: A structural equation model was analysed to explore the determinants of health behaviors of university students in Korea. METNOD: Nine hundred sixty nine university students were selected by random cluster sampling from five universities located in the central area of Korea. DATA COLLECTION: The data was collected by questionnaires about demographic characteristics, stressful life events, perceived social support, perceived health status and health behaviors. RESULTS: 1. Gender showed indirect effect on health behaviors. 2. Living together with(out) family had a direct effecton health behaviors: students living with family showed more positive health behaviors. 3. Stressful life events had an indirect effect on health behaviors via perceived health status;a higher score of stressful life events was the predictor for negative health behaviors. 4. A higher score of perceived health status predicted positive health behaviors. RECOMMENDATION: Each university should be encouraged to develop a health behavior control program and health promotion program for their own university students. It would be more effective to develop health programs separately according to the demographic or social characteristics of the students. It is also necessary for the Ministry of Education to reform the School Health Act and school health policy to strengthen a health promotion program for university students. In conclusion, following studies should identify and promote the validity and reliability of perceived health status and health behaviors measurements.
