The effect of a health promotion program on the wellness behavior and self-esteem of women, and the influence of self-esteem upon behavior change

[摘要] This research examined change in self-esteem and wellness behavioramong women ages 34 to 75 following a health promotion program. It alsoexamined the effect of self-esteem upon the pursuit of wellness behavior.Qs consisted of 35 members of the Lutheran Hospital Auxiliary, La Crosse,Wisconsin who completed three inventories as pre- and pos ttest assessment.The Health Risk Analysis and Wellness Index assessed behavior change. TheCoopersmith Self-esteem Inventory measured self-esteem. High and low selfesteemgroups were assigned based upon the normal range established forthis population. It was derived from pretest scores of the Self-esteemInventory.

[发布机构] University of Wisconsin

[效力级别] Health behavior

[关键词] Women - Health and hygiene;Health behavior;Self-esteem;Women - Health programs