| Title: |
Self-Efficacy in Health among University Students: The Role of Social Support and Place |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Éric R. Thériault (ORCID 0000-0002-0460-6670); Audrey Walsh; Peter MacIntyre (ORCID 0000-0002-1085-6692); Catherine O'Brien |
| Source: |
Journal of American College Health. 2023 71(8):2510-2517. |
| Availability: |
Taylor & Francis. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
8 |
| Publication Date: |
2023 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Higher Education; Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Self Efficacy; Health; Social Support Groups; Life Style; Place of Residence; Undergraduate Students; Foreign Countries; Sleep; Mental Health |
| Geographic Terms: |
Canada |
| DOI: |
10.1080/07448481.2021.1978455 |
| ISSN: |
0744-8481; 1940-3208 |
| Abstract: |
Objective: The aim of this study was to better understand the role of students' living arrangements (on campus, off campus, with and without their parents) on their health self-efficacy. Participants: A sample of undergraduate students (n = 216) were recruited by using word of mouth and visiting classrooms in a small Atlantic Canadian university. Methods: Participants completed a self-report questionnaire measuring health and sleep self-efficacy. Analyses of variance and covariance were used to compare the living arrangements of the students. Results: Differences between living arrangements were found. Students living on campus had higher health self-efficacy, particularly on the psychological well-being subscale, followed by those living off campus with their parents. Students living off campus without their parents had the lowest scores. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that health self-efficacy varies according to students' living situations, thus illustrating the importance of keeping students' living arrangements in mind when designing health and well-being interventions. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2023 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1404882 |
| Database: |
ERIC |