Relationships between Prosocial Factors and College Student Health

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  • Author(s): Peacock, Jessica
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Journal of American College Health. 2022 70(2):347-354.
  • Publication Date:
    2022
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Research
  • Additional Information
    • 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
    • Source:
      8
    • Education Level:
      Higher Education
      Postsecondary Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Prosocial Behavior; Mental Health; College Students; Altruism; Interpersonal Relationship; Volunteers; Depression (Psychology); Quality of Life; Health Behavior; Religion; Extracurricular Activities; Physical Health
    • Accession Number:
      10.1080/07448481.2020.1750413
    • ISSN:
      0744-8481
    • Abstract:
      Objective: This study examined relationships between prosocial factors including altruism, compassion, social connectedness, spirituality, and volunteerism and measures of health in college students. Participants: A total of N = 1,075 participants from four institutions across various regions of the U.S. were included. Methods: Participants were sent email invitation via student listserv to participate in a survey of health and prosocial factors that was open for one month. Results: Hierarchical linear regressions were completed to examine the influence of prosocial variables on perceptions of health and engagement in health behaviors. Social connectedness was a significant contributor to variance in all health measures, and the variables with the most variance explained were symptoms of depression (28.6%) and Health-Related Quality of Life (24.6%). Conclusions: Institutions should prioritize programing to enhance social connectedness and other prosocial behaviors because of the positive effect these factors can have on health and health behaviors.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2022
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1334999