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Changes in Motivation and Intention to Change Multiple Health Behaviors Associated with a College Health Course
Presentation Year
2024
College or Department
College of Professional Studies
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Drawing from the theory of planned behavior, the present study examined changes in self-reported health behaviors,
and attitudes and intentions to change behaviors across outcomes of diet, exercise, tobacco smoking,
and stress management before and after a health class.
Students in several sections of a Health Psychology course (N=477) were invited to complete an online
survey assessing self-reported health behaviors, and importance, confidence.
Improved intentions, confidence, and importance were reported most health behaviors observed.
and attitudes and intentions to change behaviors across outcomes of diet, exercise, tobacco smoking,
and stress management before and after a health class.
Students in several sections of a Health Psychology course (N=477) were invited to complete an online
survey assessing self-reported health behaviors, and importance, confidence.
Improved intentions, confidence, and importance were reported most health behaviors observed.
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