Predictors of Well-Being Among College Students
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-17-2016
Abstract
Objectives: 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.
Repository Citation
Ridner, S.,
Newton, K.,
Staten, R.,
Crawford, T.,
& Hall, L.
(2016). Predictors of Well-Being Among College Students. Journal of American College Health, 64 (2), 116-124.
https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/familymed/149
DOI
10.1080/07448481.2015.1085057
