| Title: | Typology of health-related behavior : hierarchical cluster analysis among university students |
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| Authors: | ID Zurc, Joca (Author)
ID Majerič, Matej (Author) |
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| Files: |  RAZ_Zurc_Joca_2025.pdf (435,69 KB)
MD5: C656C81766E5E2A3A9C222A956ED0835
 https://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/15/7/918
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| Language: | English |
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| Work type: | Scientific work |
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| Typology: | 1.01 - Original Scientific Article |
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| Organization: | FF - Faculty of Arts
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| Abstract: | Physical and mental health show strong associations with health-related behavior. Uni versity students are one of the at-risk groups who are in a vulnerable transition phase from adolescence to adulthood, significantly affecting their health-related lifestyle. This study aims to identify different groups of university students with homogeneous health related behavior, considering their dietary habits, physical activity, alcohol and tobacco consumption, mental well-being and lifestyle change motives. For data collection, an anonymous, closed-ended paper-and-pencil questionnaire was administered to a sample of 171 university students. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics, a t-test for independent samples, a chi-square test, Spearman correlation and hierarchical cluster analyses (Ward’s method, Dendrogram). On average, students reported good health (M=4.84), including daily physical activity (M = 31.35 min) and regular consumption of fruits (M = 4.02) and vegetables (M = 4.19). The hierarchical cluster analysis revealed two distinct patterns among the students: “Caring for a healthy lifestyle” (N = 69) and “Physically inactive with poor mental well-being” (N = 62). Better health-related behavior was found among male students enrolled in higher study years (p ≤ 0.01). These findings provide newinsights into the different patterns of health-related behavior among university students that require targeted health promotion actions. Universities should develop and implement courses in healthy lifestyles and sustain them in the curricula. |
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| Keywords: | higher education, university students, healthy lifestyle, mental well-being, cluster analyses |
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| Publication status: | Published |
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| Publication version: | Version of Record |
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| Submitted for review: | 27.03.2025 |
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| Article acceptance date: | 01.07.2025 |
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| Publication date: | 01.01.2025 |
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| Year of publishing: | 2025 |
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| Number of pages: | str. 1-18 |
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| Numbering: | Letn. 15, št. 7, št. članka 918 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/DKUM-93662  |
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| UDC: | 37.015.31 |
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| ISSN on article: | 2076-328X |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 242157571 |
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| DOI: | 10.3390/bs15070918 |
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| Publication date in DKUM: | 10.07.2025 |
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| Views: | 134 |
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| Downloads: | 23 |
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| Categories: | Misc.
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