Predictors of health behaviours among Indian college students: an exploratory study

2020 ◽  
Vol 120 (2) ◽  
pp. 179-195
Author(s):  
Shweta Chawak ◽  
Mahati Chittem ◽  
Aswini S ◽  
Daigy Varghese ◽  
Tracy Epton
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Safer Sex ◽  
Health Behaviours ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Psychological Variables ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Parental Income

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to understand the association between health behaviours of diet, physical activity, smoking cigarettes, alcohol consumption, safe sex and sleep quality with demographic (e.g. age, gender) and psychological (i.e. stress, self-esteem and sense of coherence) factors in Indian residential college students.Design/methodology/approachStudents studying for Bachelor of Technology at residential colleges in India were invited to complete an online questionnaire regarding their health behaviours, demographics and psychological variables. Each health behaviour was regressed onto demographic and psychological factors to determine which of them were associated with performing each behaviour.FindingsThere was no clear pattern of predictors for the health behaviours overall. Self-esteem was related to healthy diet, being single was related to adequate sleep, higher parental income was related to safer sex and being older was related to more alcohol use and safer sex.Research limitations/implicationsThis study revealed that health education efforts may need to be designed for specific behaviours and correlates among Indian college students. Interventions regarding (1) healthy eating should target students with lower self-esteem, (2) sleep should target students in a relationship and (3) safer sex should target younger students and those from less affluent backgrounds.Originality/valueThis research is one of the first attempts to study the predictors of health behaviours among Indian college students. The study highlighted that psychological factors (e.g. self-esteem) and demographic factors (e.g. relationship status, parental income, age) affect different health behaviours. These findings can help health educators to design tailored interventions and aid in health education and promotion among Indian college students.

Predictors of use of digital technology for communication among older adults: analysis of data from the health and retirement study

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Brady Lund
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Technology Adoption ◽  
Digital Technology ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Health And Retirement Study ◽  
Intellectual Curiosity ◽  
Mixed Effect ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Retirement Study

Purpose This study aims to examine the potential impact of eleven social and psychological factors – anxiety, closeness with family and friends, intellectual curiosity, life control, life satisfaction, physical health, religiosity, self-esteem, sociability, socioeconomic status and works status and demands – on the use of digital technology by older adults for the purpose of communicating with family and friends. Design/methodology/approach A path analysis, which uses ordinary least squares regression to examine relationships among variables, is used to perform a secondary analysis of data from the 2018 Health and Retirement Study. A correlation matrix, which displays the direct relationships among variables, is also incorporated. Findings Statistically significant direct influences are revealed between the use of digital technology for communication and three factors: intellectual curiosity, self-esteem, and sociability. These three factors are themselves moderated by the influences of the remaining eight factors. While most factors relate to an increase in the adoption of social uses of digital technology, increased anxiety and increased work demands (for those who are employed) are related to decreased adoption, while increased religiosity has a mixed effect (reduced intellectual curiosity but increased sociability). These findings suggest a few avenues for identifying and intervening in the lives of physically and socially isolated older adults, by illuminating correlates of technology adoption. Originality/value While many studies have examined factors that correlate to increased technology adoption, this study is original in that it focuses specifically on the use of digital technology for communication with family and friends (i.e. use of email, messaging, social media) while also focusing on social and psychological factors (many of which can be changed through intervention) rather than innate and uncontrollable factors like age, gender and ethnicity.

Self-esteem among college students: the intersectionality of psychological distress, discrimination and gender

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Monideepa B. Becerra ◽  
Devin Arias ◽  
Leah Cha ◽  
Benjamin J. Becerra
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
General Education ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Positive Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type

Purpose The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of low self-esteem among college students and how exogenous and endogenous factors, such as experiences of discrimination and psychological distress, respectively, impact such an outcome. Design/methodology/approach General education courses were used to conduct a quantitative cross-sectional study among undergraduate college students. The primary outcome variable of interest in this study was self-esteem, which was measured using the Rosenburg’s self-esteem scale. Primary independent variable was psychological distress (measured using Kessler 6 scale). Discrimination experiences were measured using the Everyday Discrimination Scale (EDS). Descriptive, bivariate and multiple linear regressions were conducted to find associations among such variables. Findings Among 308 young adults in this study, psychological distress was significantly related to low self-esteem (ß = −6.50, p < 0.001). In addition, increasing EDS score (ß = −0.37, p = 0.019) and women gender (ß = −1.29, p = 0.038) were also associated with low self-esteem. Research limitations/implications The study was cross-sectional and thus cannot provide causal relationship. The self-reported data is susceptible to recall bias. College students continue to face negative social experiences that impact their self-esteem, and discrimination plays a substantial role. Practical implications Gender-specific self-esteem coaching is needed among college students with psychological distress and among those with experiences of discrimination. Social implications The results of the current study provide information for understanding the role of discrimination and psychological well-being on self-esteem of college students, and thus further address the importance of social determinants of health and well-being. Originality/value This study provides a unique insight into the disparities faced by college students. Understanding self-esteem at the individualistic and collectivistic levels will allow for the planning and implementation of comprehensive interventions that address gender differences and psychological distress that will increase the positive health outcomes and decrease the negative health outcomes.

Are business students more financially literate? Evidence of differences in financial literacy amongst Portuguese college students

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulo Duarte ◽  
Susana Silva ◽  
Wilian Ramalho Feitosa ◽  
Rui Sebastião
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
College Students ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Business Students ◽  
Financial Education ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact

Purpose Considering the importance of financial literacy (FL) in people’s lives the goal of this study aims to assess the level of FL of young Portuguese students, addressing the impact of the level of education on the FL of college students. Design/methodology/approach Data from a non-probabilistic sample of 185 students attending higher education bachelor’s and master’s degrees courses in Economics, Management and Marketing was collected between February 25 and March 23, 2019, using an online questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistics were computed using IBM SPSS 25 to analyze the data. Findings The findings show that the level of the degree (bachelor’s or master’s degree) and the academic background of the individual’s parents have a positive impact on FL. Moreover, among individuals with a high level of FL, gender and professional situation are additional predictors. Furthermore, the authors observed that the level of FL of Portuguese students attending higher education is overall low, especially in terms of their knowledge of the main financial concepts, which may call for public policies to be implemented so that to reduce this vulnerability. Research limitations/implications Among limitations is the limited sample collected, restricted to a particular target, Portuguese students attending business-related courses such as Economics, Management and Marketing, either studying for a master’s or bachelor’s degree. This issue restricts the generalization of the overall findings to other students studying different fields. Future studies can collect a random and representative sample. Practical implications This study test can be replicated to generate a diagnosis in any region or country, identifying how financially literate the region under analysis is. Also, this can be done to verify the evolution of FL after educational interventions. Social implications FL is an important competence. In fact, youngsters in the whole world have been suffering from a lack of financial knowledge (FK), and some characteristics of them can push them into indebtedness, and, even bankruptcy, such as a higher level of status consumption, the tendency to have an attitude of self-appraisal, to be self-centered, to seek instant gratification. This study helps to lead to a better understanding of this phenomenon. Originality/value Addressing college students attending different levels is an add-on to the existing body of literature. This paper contributes to study differences in FL between college and master students, enlightening and evaluating the role of scholarship maturity on financial education. Furthermore, some of the findings challenge the extant knowledge regarding the influence of professional experience, gender and age on the level of FK that students have. Finally, the current approach is innovative as it addresses FK, FL and numeracy in the same study.

Relationship of Credit Attitude and Debt to Self-Esteem and Locus of Control in College-Age Consumers

2004 ◽  
Vol 94 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1405-1418 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Beth Pinto ◽  
Phylis M. Mansfield ◽  
Diane H. Parente
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Credit Card ◽  
Credit Cards ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
College Age ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
User Groups ◽  
And Behavior

College-age consumers are one of the groups most highly targeted by credit card marketers. While some college students use their credit cards wisely, others are unable to control their spending. The objective of this study was to investigate differences in attitude toward credit cards and the psychological factors of self-esteem and locus of control among college students who possess one or more credit cards. Attitude was operationalized to include three underlying components: cognitive, affective, and behavioral. We separated credit users into subcategories based on amount of installment debt. Convenience users were defined as those consumers who paid the credit-card balance in full each month. Installment users were classified as consumers who carried a balance month-to-month. Convenience users were compared to mild and heavy installment users to assess significance of differences in attitudinal and psychological factors. There were no significant differences in the psychological factors across the credit-card user groups. In addition, there was a statistically significant difference on each of the attitude components (knowledge/beliefs, affect, and behavior) across user groups; convenience users, mild installment, and heavy installment users.

Self-Esteem Shapes the Impact of GPA and General Health on Facebook Addiction

2016 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
pp. 555-575 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meltem Huri Baturay ◽  
Sacip Toker
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
General Health ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Facebook Addiction ◽  
Positive Feelings ◽  
The Impact

This study investigates the mediation impact of grade point average (GPA) and general health positive on Facebook addiction via self-esteem (SE) under the provision of active daily use of Facebook. We reached 120 participants who are college students. Our sample comprised 63 (52.5%) females and 57 (47.5%) males. We collected data through an online questionnaire. Structural equation modeling using IBM SPSS AMOS and mediation analysis were performed. The findings of the study suggested that SE is a critical and shaping construct when the decreasing impact of both GPA and general health positive on Facebook addiction is a concern. College students with low GPA and general health–positive feelings have low SE, which in turn increases the possibility of becoming a Facebook addict. Moreover, active daily use of Facebook is another factor triggering addiction. Recommendations and further research studies are presented.

Psychological factors influence the symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and their effect on quality of life in Korean fire fighter

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. S149-S149
Author(s):  
S.Y. Lee ◽  
D.I. Jon ◽  
M. Kyung-Joon
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ◽  
Gastroesophageal Reflux ◽  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Stress Coping ◽  
Psychological Variables ◽  
Fire Fighters

ObjectiveThe aim of the study was to investigate the psychological factors influence the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and their effect on quality of life in Korean Fire Fighters.MethodsThis study examined data collected from 1217 fire fighters. Depression and Anxiety were identified using the Patient health questionnaire-9(PHQ-9) and the 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale. Occupational stress and Stress coping were identified using the KOSS-26 and the Ways of Coping Checklist-Revised. Self-esteem and quality of life were identified using the Rosenberg's Self-Esteem Scale and World Health Organization quality of life scale abbreviated version (WHOQOL-BREF). The scores for anxiety, depression and QoL of the two groups were analyzed. The correlation between psychological factors and QoL was also analyzed.ResultsCurrent psychological variables were associated with increased odds of concurrent GERD-related symptoms. Current depression, anxiety and stress were associated with increased odds of GERD-related symptoms. According to the WHOQOL-BREF, depression, anxiety, stress, stress coping and self-esteem were significantly correlated with quality of life in patients with GERD. Quality of life was obviously affected by psychological variables in patients with GERD.ConclusionsThese results indicate that psychological symptomatology, depression, anxiety, occupational stress and self-esteem are associated with GERD-related symptoms. Acknowledging this common comorbidity may facilitate recognition and treatment, and opens new questions as to the pathways and mechanisms of the association.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

Psychological Factors Predicting Sedentary Behavior of Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study in Brazil

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Daniel Vicentini de Oliveira ◽  
Matheus Amarante do Nascimento ◽  
Bráulio Henrique Magnani Branco ◽  
Rogéria Vicentini de Oliveira ◽  
José Roberto Andrade do Nascimento Júnior ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Purpose In Life ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sitting Time ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Variables

This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the psychological factors that might predict the sedentary behavior of 654 older adults from the South Region of Brazil. The participants were evaluated by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire; Mini-Mental State Exam; Geriatric Anxiety Scale; and the scales Geriatric Depression, Purpose in Life, Perceived Stress, Rosenberg Self-Esteem, and Satisfaction with Life. Data analysis was conducted through Pearson correlation and multiple regression analysis (p < .05). No significant (p > .05) correlation was found between the sedentary behavior variables with self-esteem. Multiple regression analysis revealed that psychological variables explained 6% of the variance of sitting time during the week (R2 = .06; F = 11.546; p < .01). Depression showed a positive prediction (β = −0.10; p = .040), while life satisfaction (β = −0.16; p = .001) and purpose in life (β = −0.10; p = .026) showed negative prediction. Psychological variables predicted only 3% of the variance of sitting time during the weekend (R2 = .03; F = 5.629; p < .01), showing that life satisfaction had significant (p = .007) and negative (β = −0.13) association. Life satisfaction and purpose in life can be considered protector factors to sedentary behavior, while depression is a potentiating factor.

Apartment selection by college students

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine Taken Smith ◽  
Austin Pinkerton
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Asian Students ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Consumption Values ◽  
Utilitarian Value ◽  
The Media ◽  
Asian College Students ◽  
Apartment Complexes

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the apartment preferences of American and Asian college students, the sources of information they use when searching for an apartment and the media that influence their buying decision. This study examines determinant criteria in conjunction with the theory of consumption values and utilitarian versus hedonic attributes. Design/methodology/approach Data was collected from multiple apartment complexes in a metropolitan area of approximately 250,000 people with over 70,000 college students. All residents of the apartment complexes were asked to answer an online questionnaire. From those questionnaires, a total of 865 qualified to be in the sample for this research study. Qualification depended on the respondent being a college student and of either American or Asian nationality. Findings The apartment attributes that are found to be determinant criteria for college students are categorized according to whether they provide utilitarian or hedonic value. These two values relate to the functional and emotional values within the theory of consumption values. The majority of the apartment attributes identified as determinant criteria provide utilitarian value. Specific apartment attributes are described in the paper. The main apartment attributes for which Asian students differ from Americans center on the Asians’ desire for security and accessibility to where they want to go. Practical implications With a rising number of people renting instead of buying a home, apartment complexes continue to multiply. The majority of renters are single persons, thus, the majority of apartments should be designed to appeal to the preferences of singles. College students, both native and international, are part of this coveted consumer market. Hence, developers and marketers would be wise to consider the housing preferences of college students. Originality/value This paper contributes original information in two areas pertaining to the development and marketing of apartments: the preferences of American college students and the preferences of Asian college students.

scholarly journals Inheritance tax compliance – earmarking with normative value principles

2017 ◽  
Vol 37 (7/8) ◽  
pp. 452-467 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Anna Stark ◽  
Erich Kirchler
Keyword(s):  
Tax Compliance ◽  
Policy Measure ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Psychological Variables ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Inheritance Tax ◽  
Comprehensive Picture ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Normative Value

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship of inheritance tax behavior with normative value principles and factors found relevant for income tax compliance. Also, it examines the influence of affectedness and earmarking on inheritance tax compliance. Furthermore, it compares two countries similar in tax morale, tax culture as well as dominant normative value principles, Austria and Germany, of which one – Germany – levies inheritance taxes and the other – Austria – is debating its reintroduction. Design/methodology/approach A two (affected vs nonaffected) by two (Austria vs Germany) by two (inheritance tax vs stock profit tax) by three (no earmarking vs social justice earmarking vs equality of opportunity earmarking) experimental online questionnaire was conducted with 296 Austrians and 230 Germans. Findings Normative value principles and other socio-psychological variables play an important role concerning inheritance tax behavior. Affectedness does not influence inheritance tax compliance. Earmarking inheritance tax to projects corresponding to these value principles increases inheritance tax compliance in the Austrian sample and could represent a measure to increase inheritance tax compliance in countries implementing inheritance tax or increasing inheritance tax. Originality/value This study draws a comprehensive picture of the socio-psychological variables relevant to inheritance tax behavior and tests the effect of earmarking as a policy measure to increase inheritance tax compliance.

How psychological factors boost compulsive buying behavior in digital era

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 334-349
Author(s):  
Kemal Budi Mulyono ◽  
Rusdarti Rusdarti
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Compulsive Buying ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Economic Thought ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Buying Behavior ◽  
Behavioral Economic ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
Money Attitude

PurposeTo find the root of the problem for compulsive buying behavior of students in the digital era by exploring psychological factors such as materialism, self-esteem, self-control, narcissism, money attitude and mood as boosters of the effect of income on compulsive buying behavior.Design/methodology/approachThe unit of analysis in this research was a group of students having experience using e-commerce. The data collection method in this study was a closed questionnaire with a scale of 1–5 agree–disagree intervals distributed to 250 students who have shopping experience through e-commerce. WARP-PLS statistics was used.FindingsThe study shows that self-esteem and mood do not moderate the effect of income on compulsive buying behavior. Meanwhile, materialism, narcissism, self-control and money attitude can significantly moderate the effect of income on compulsive buying behavior.Research limitations/implicationsThat the data used is only limited to students in Central Java Province; so for future research, it is necessary to expand data to different provinces or different countries. This research has implications that the synthesis between mainstream conventional economic thought and behavioral economics can be tested well in this model.Originality/valueThis study is proof of the synthesis between conventional and behavioral economic thought, which is a solution to the contradiction of the neoclassical paradigm of thought and behavioral economic thought in understanding consumer behavior, especially in compulsive buying behavior.Peer reviewThe peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/IJSE-10-2019-0652

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