The effect of a health promotion program on the wellness behavior and self-esteem of women, and the influence of self-esteem upon behavior change
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1982Author
Pierce, Erlene
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Gilmore, Dr. Gary D.
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This research examined change in self-esteem and wellness behavior
among women ages 34 to 75 following a health promotion program. It also
examined the effect of self-esteem upon the pursuit of wellness behavior.
Qs consisted of 35 members of the Lutheran Hospital Auxiliary, La Crosse,
Wisconsin who completed three inventories as pre- and pos ttest assessment.
The Health Risk Analysis and Wellness Index assessed behavior change. The
Coopersmith Self-esteem Inventory measured self-esteem. High and low selfesteem
groups were assigned based upon the normal range established for
this population. It was derived from pretest scores of the Self-esteem
Inventory.
Subject
Women - Health and hygiene
Health behavior
Self-esteem
Women - Health programs