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KMID : 0928320080080040245
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Korean Journal of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
2008 Volume.8 No. 4 p.245 ~ p.255
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A Comparison Analysis of Somatotype, Physical Activity, Mental Health, Healthy Behavior between Normal Weight and Overweight College Students in Korea
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Cha Eun-Seok
Park Mi-Yeoun
Kim Ga-Ae
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Abstract
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Background: This study examined the relationships among somatotype, body mass index (BMI), healthy behavior, and psychological factors in Korean male and female college students with/ without overweight.
Methods: A cross-sectional, correlational design was used with an exploratory survey methodology through self-report questionnaires. Participants (n=184) were recruited from a university, in Seoul, Korea. Inclusion criteria were Korean college students: (1) aged 18 to 29, and (2) being able to access to a computer. Participants were asked to complete four web-based questionnaires. Data were analyzed using SPSS 12.0 for windows.
Results: Female students and/or overweight students perceived a higher somatotype level than their real somatotype level based on the BMI. Female students reported higher depression, anxiety, and stress than males. However, there were no gender differences in terms of physical activity, physical fitness, and nutrition. Unexpectedly, obese students did more physical activity than the non-obese counterparts did.
Conclusions: This study provides reseachers with basic information to develop a client based health promotion program for college students.
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KEYWORD
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Somatotype, physical activity, mental health, healthy behavior, college students
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