Citation

Ridner SL, Newton KS, Staten RR, Crawford TN, Hall LA. J. Am. Coll. Health 2016; 64(2): 116-124.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/07448481.2015.1085057

PMID

unavailable

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.

Language: en