SynthesisInternational journal of behavioral medicine2020
Health Risk Behaviors and Self-Esteem Among College Students: Systematic Review of Quantitative Studies.
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- Social and non-social risk-taking in adolescence.Scientific reports · 2025Article
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- Effect of a patient education program focused on weight stigma on quality of life and self-efficacy in patients living with obesity: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.BMC psychology · 2024Article
- Self-esteem mediates child abuse predicting adulthood anxiety, depression, and substance use symptoms 18 years later.Journal of affective disorders · 2024Article
- Linking Self-Esteem to Problematic Mobile Phone Use: A Moderated Mediation Model of Fear of Missing Out and Ruminative Subtypes.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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- The association between health behaviours and academic performance moderated by trait mindfulness amongst university students: an observational study.Frontiers in public health · 2024Observational
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Abstract
backgroundDue to their impact on premature mortality and long-term disabilities, a better understanding of health risk behavior (HRB) determinants among college students is crucial in order to build the most appropriate prevention tools. Although self-esteem appears to be a relevant candidate, a clear picture summarizing its multiple links with HRB is lacking to guide clinicians and researchers. This study aims to provide a systematic review of the associations between health risk behavior and self-esteem among college students.
methodsThis search was performed in several databases on 02/02/17. Study eligibility criteria were original articles in peer-reviewed journals, in English; observational quantitative studies; among college students; and investigated the association between self-esteem and HRB. The PRISMA statements were complied with.
resultsOne hundred fifteen articles were included: 46 on substance use, 35 on sexual behavior, 11 on nutritional habits, 27 on physical activity, and 5 on other HRB. Most studies reported an association between higher self-esteem and healthier behavior. For alcohol consumption and number of sexual partners, both negative and positive associations have been reported. Directionality was investigated in a few studies suggesting potential bidirectional effects.
conclusionsThis review points out the need for consensus for the definition of self-esteem and HRB. There was high heterogeneity in (1) the measurement of self-esteem either in the concept measured (global vs. domain) or in the way to implement validated tools; and (2) the definition of HRB. Self-esteem seems to be a relevant target to intervene on HRB, especially alcohol abuse and physical activity.
trial registrationRegistration number: PROSPERO (ID = CRD42017056599).
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