The Interrelationship Among Health-Related Behaviors, Health Consciousness and Psychological Well-Being Among the Academic Staff Members of Jimma University
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2010-06
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the interrelationship among
health consciousness, health-related behaviors and psychological wellbeing
in adulthood at Jimma University. The study aimed also at exploring
the interaction of health-related behavior, health consciousness and
psychological well-being of the participants at Jimma University. The
participants who took part in the study were 110 Jimma University
academic staff The instrument used for data collection was structured
questionnaire and scales. To analyze and systemize the data descriptive
(average, percents and standard deviations), and mUltiple regression and
partial correlation analysis were used. The findings of this study revealed
that most participants had proper health-related behavior, pay attention
for their health and have high sense of psychological well-being. A positive
significant correlation was found between health-related behavior and
psychological well-being, and health-related behavior was significant
independent predictor of psychological well-being. Generally, the finding of
this study indicated, how far health-related behavior and health
consciousness influence optimal functioning and development at one's true
and highest potential of adults. Further in-depth researches are needed in
the area
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