Stress and Health Promotion Behavior, Coping Style of University Students

대학생의 스트레스와 건강증진행위, 대처 유형에 관한 연구

  • Kim, Hyun (Chungnam Health Promotion Research Institute)
  • 김현 (충남건강증진사업지원단)
  • Received : 2012.11.10
  • Accepted : 2012.12.20
  • Published : 2012.12.31

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of the study was to investigate the degree of stress and health promotion behavior, coping style and their relationship of university students. Methods: With a descriptive survey design, a self-report study was conducted and collected 174 responses from university students in Chungcheongnam-do. Descriptive statistics, and pearson's correlation were used to analyze data. Results: The mean score of stress was $63.1{\pm}15$. The relationship between health promotion behavior and coping style significantly correlated. Conclusion: This study also shows that coping style significantly correlated with walking day for more than 10 minutes, dietary practice guidelines score. Therefore, consideration of stress and coping style should be included in the development of a health promotion program for university students.

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