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Co-occurrence and coaction of stress management with other health risk behaviors

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: This study provides a preliminary investigation of the role of stress management in multiple behavior change. Risk status on stress management and five health behaviors (healthy eating, exercise, alcohol, smoking, and depression management) was assessed before and after a multiple behavior change intervention. Findings suggested a link between stress management and a worse health risk behavior profile at baseline. Results also showed relationships between improved stress management over 6 months and heightened odds of improving on specific behaviors as well as improving one's overall behavioral risk profile. Particularly strong links between stress management and energy balance and other affective behaviors were observed.

Source: Journal of Health Psychology

DOI: 10.1177/1359105313506026

Authors: Jessica M Lipschitz, Andrea L Paiva, Colleen A Redding, Susan Butterworth, James O Prochaska

Institutions: University of Rhode Island, Oregon Health & Science University

Language: English

Topic: Behavioral Health and Interventions

Subfield: Applied Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion