Dimensions and profiles of the generalized health‐related self‐concept

Wiesmann, Ulrich; Niehörster, Gabriele; Hannich, Hans‐Joachim; Hartmann, Ute

doi:10.1348/135910707x256699

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“…This instrument has been widely used in research and its reliability and validity are well established (e.g., Wiesmann & Hannich, 2011;Wiesmann, Niehörster, Hannich, & Hartmann, 2008).…”

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What good are character strengths beyond subjective well-being? The contribution of the good character on self-reported health-oriented behavior, physical fitness, and the subjective health status

Proyer

Gander

Wellenzohn

et al. 2013

The Journal of Positive Psychology

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Character strengths were tested in relation to subjective (life satisfaction) and physical (selfevaluated health and physical fitness) well-being (440 adults). Health-behaviors and the mediating role of health-behaviors in explaining the relationship between character and well-being were also considered. Emotional, intellectual strengths and strengths of the heart were positively associated with life satisfaction and physical fitness. Emotional strengths correlated positively with the self-evaluation of feeling healthy. All strengths (except for modesty and religiousness) were related to health-behaviors; e.g. healthy eating and watching ones food consumption were associated with self-regulation and intellectual strengths. Health behaviors partially mediated the relation of broader strengths factors on subjective and physical well-being. The largest indirect effects were found for leading an active way of life. The study suggests that there are positive relations between character strengths and subjective but also physical well-being. Furthermore, potential mechanisms, which might account for these relations (i.e. health-behaviors) are assessed. AbstractCharacter strengths were tested in relation to subjective (life satisfaction) and physical

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“…This instrument has been widely used in research and its reliability and validity are well established (e.g., Wiesmann & Hannich, 2011;Wiesmann, Niehörster, Hannich, & Hartmann, 2008).…”

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confidence: 99%

What good are character strengths beyond subjective well-being? The contribution of the good character on self-reported health-oriented behavior, physical fitness, and the subjective health status

Proyer

Gander

Wellenzohn

et al. 2013

The Journal of Positive Psychology

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“…Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the knowledge structure underlying the adoption of one or other lifestyle (Wiesmann, Niehörster, Hannich, & Hartmann, 2008) while also taking into account dominant social structures. The social determinants include factors such as education, income, work conditions, environment, health care, or social support (Wuest, Meritt-Gray, Berman, & Ford-Gilboe, 2002).…”

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Working Women's Lifestyles and Quality of Life in the Information Society

Boixadós¹,

Hernández²,

Guillamón³

et al. 2010

Health Care for Women International

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We investigate the lifestyles of Spanish women workers engaged in the information and communication society and analyze key indicators of lifestyle as predictors of their quality of life. In this study, 207 women aged between 19 and 54 years responded to questions related to daily activities and to a quality-of-life questionnaire. We concluded that Spanish women in this study show regular and healthy habits in diet and prevention behaviors, and we also identify important quality-of-life predicting factors in issues related to personal time management.

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“…The health‐protective motivation subscale of the 8‐item HRSC‐76 measured health‐related self‐concept including health‐enhancing behaviors, behavioral intention, attitudes toward health‐protective behavior, and self‐efficacy (Wiesmann, Niehorster, Hannich, & Hartmann, ). Sample items from the subscale include, “I actively take care of my health” and “Practicing healthy behaviors is good for me.” Participants are asked to rate the degree they believe the statement applies to them, ranging from (1) ‘Disagree entirely’ to (7) ‘Agree entirely.’ All but one item are positively worded so higher scores reflect greater beliefs; the one negatively worded item was reverse coded prior to creating the summary score.…”

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Radon, Secondhand Smoke, and Children in the Home: Creating a Teachable Moment for Lung Cancer Prevention

Huntington‐Moskos

Rayens

Wiggins

et al. 2016

Public Health Nursing

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Objective This study determined whether having minor children in the home was associated with the Teachable Moment (TM) constructs of lung cancer worry, perceived risk, health-related self-concept, and the novel construct of synergistic risk. Design Secondary data analysis of baseline data from a randomized controlled trial of an intervention to reduce home exposure to radon and secondhand smoke (SHS). Sample Quota sample of adults recruited at a Central Kentucky academic medical center (N = 556). Measurements Survey items assessed lung cancer worry, perceived risk, synergistic risk perception, and health-related self-concept. Results The presence of children in the home was not a significant predictor of any construct needed to create a teachable moment for lung cancer prevention. Individuals with children living in the home were more likely to be younger, a racial/ethnic minority, a current smoker, and live with a smoker compared to those without children in the home. Conclusions There is a critical need to raise parental awareness on child health inequities related to the home exposure to radon and SHS. Public health nurses can create teachable moments for lung cancer prevention through greater awareness of the risks posed by radon and SHS along with promoting home testing and low cost resources to reduce risk.

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Dimensions and profiles of the generalized health‐related self‐concept

Cited by 16 publications

References 33 publications

What good are character strengths beyond subjective well-being? The contribution of the good character on self-reported health-oriented behavior, physical fitness, and the subjective health status

What good are character strengths beyond subjective well-being? The contribution of the good character on self-reported health-oriented behavior, physical fitness, and the subjective health status

Working Women's Lifestyles and Quality of Life in the Information Society

Radon, Secondhand Smoke, and Children in the Home: Creating a Teachable Moment for Lung Cancer Prevention

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