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Craig M Becker1, Justin B Moore, Lauren Whetstone
1Department of Health Education and Promotion, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858, USA. beckerc@ecu.edu
American Journal of Health Behavior
|February 3, 2009
Summary
The Salutogenic Wellness Promotion Scale (SWPS) is a valid and reliable tool for measuring positive health potential. It effectively describes and predicts health behaviors, perceived health, and academic success in university students.
Area of Science:
- Health Promotion
- Psychometrics
- Salutogenesis
Background:
- The Salutogenic Wellness Promotion Scale (SWPS) is a multidimensional instrument designed to assess positive health potential.
- Understanding and measuring salutogenic factors are crucial for developing effective health promotion strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To rigorously evaluate the validity, reliability, and practical applications of the SWPS.
- To confirm the multidimensional structure of the SWPS and its utility in research.
Main Methods:
- A large-scale study involving 2140 university students was conducted.
- Self-reported data on demographics, SWPS scores, grade point average (GPA), and perceived health were collected and analyzed.
- Statistical analyses included frequency distributions, means, correlations, and regression analyses.
Main Results:
- The 7-factor structure of the SWPS was confirmed, supporting its multidimensional nature.
- Significant relationships were identified between health behaviors, perceived health, and GPA.
- The SWPS demonstrated utility in describing and predicting associated health and academic outcomes.
Conclusions:
- The SWPS is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing positive health potential.
- Findings support the use of the SWPS in research settings and by health professionals.
- The scale aids in understanding factors contributing to well-being and academic achievement.
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