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Rajesh R Nandy1, Karabi Nandy1, Emily T Hébert2
1Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, United States.
JMIR Mental Health
|February 8, 2019
Summary
Positive daily behaviors like physical activity and healthy eating are linked to better morning emotions for individuals experiencing homelessness and mental health challenges. Conversely, smoking is associated with lower emotional well-being.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Emotions and behavior are closely linked, especially in underserved populations like those with chronic homelessness and mental health conditions.
- Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) was used to study this relationship in a health coaching program.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationship between daily emotional states (valence and arousal) upon waking and previous day's behaviors.
- To control for demographic characteristics in assessing these relationships.
Main Methods:
- Recruited participants with chronic homelessness and mental health conditions from a health coaching program (m.chat).
- Utilized EMA to collect daily data on emotions (valence, arousal) and behaviors (physical activity, diet, social interaction, medication compliance, tobacco use).
Main Results:
- Positive behaviors (physical activity, fruit/vegetable intake, social interaction, medication adherence) were associated with higher valence and arousal.
- Smoking was associated with lower valence and arousal, with statistical significance for valence after multiple testing correction.
Conclusions:
- Daily behaviors significantly predict morning emotional states in individuals with a history of chronic homelessness and mental health issues.
- Positive lifestyle choices enhance positive affect and reduce negative affect, while negative behaviors like smoking have the opposite effect.
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