A Study of the Psychosocial Profile of the Health Promoting Adult.

Bergmann, Barbara L; Greenberg, Jerrold S.

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Publication Date: 1991

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A Study of the Psychosocial Profile of the Health Promoting Adult.

Bergmann, Barbara L; Greenberg, Jerrold S.

Journal of Health Education, v22 n6 p354-62 Nov-Dec 1991

Researchers developed a profile of health promoting adults by surveying 830 health promoting individuals. Results highlighted psychosocial variables most strongly associated with health promoting behavior: total self-concept, physical self, moral-ethical self, self-satisfaction, behavior, and chance health locus of control. Demographic variables most strongly associated were age and education. (SM)

Descriptors: Adults, Behavior, Behavior Rating Scales, Health Promotion, Life Style, Locus of Control, Prevention, Profiles, Self Actualization, Self Concept, Values, Well Being

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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