Tefera, Belay(PhD)Hassen, Aregash2018-07-022023-11-102018-07-022023-11-102010-06http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/12345678/5224The 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.enEducationThesis