Health Value and Self-Esteem as Predictors of Wellness Behavior.

Abood, Doris A.; Conway, Terry L.

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ERIC Number: EJ449357

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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Health Value and Self-Esteem as Predictors of Wellness Behavior.

Abood, Doris A.; Conway, Terry L.

Health Values: The Journal of Health Behavior, Education & Promotion, v16 n3 p20-26 May-Jun 1992

Study examined relationships between self-esteem, health values, specific health behaviors, and general practice of wellness behaviors in Navy personnel. Lifestyle surveys indicated health values predicted specific health behaviors and general practice of wellness behaviors. After controlling for health values, self-esteem predicted general practice of wellness behaviors (not specific health behaviors). (SM)

Descriptors: Adults, Health Activities, Health Behavior, Individual Characteristics, Life Style, Military Personnel, Physical Fitness, Predictor Variables, Psychological Characteristics, Self Esteem, Values, Well Being, Wellness

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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