A Quasi-Experimental Study Investigating the Impact of a Lifestyle Redesign Program on the Well-Being of Korean University Students.
Journal
Occupational therapy international
ISSN: 1557-0703
Titre abrégé: Occup Ther Int
Pays: England
ID NLM: 9433361
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
2024
2024
Historique:
received:
11
09
2023
revised:
02
01
2024
accepted:
22
01
2024
medline:
23
2
2024
pubmed:
23
2
2024
entrez:
23
2
2024
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Korean university students (KUS) face numerous challenges that can jeopardize their well-being, including academic stress, peer pressure, irregular sleep patterns, unhealthy eating habits, lack of physical exercise, and difficulties in time management, resulting in unhealthy habits and fluctuations in lifestyle. Consequently, there is a growing need for interventions tailored to this population. This study explored the effects of a Lifestyle Redesign (LR) intervention on Korean university students' well-being including occupational participation, satisfaction, perceived stress levels, and quality of life. A quasi-experimental study with 33 KUS (17 intervention, 16 control) assessed the effects of a 10-week LR intervention on well-being of the students. Pre- and postintervention changes were measured using Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), Stress Response Inventory (SRI), and World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale Abbreviated Version (WHOQOL-BREF). The intervention, delivered by trained OTs, comprised of individual and group sessions. Statistically significant improvement was observed in occupational performance. While statistical significance was not consistently achieved in the rest of other areas, the LR group displayed positive trends. The LR group exhibited higher COPM satisfaction scores, lower SRI scores (indicating reduced stress), and elevated WHOQOL-BREF scores compared to the control group. This study contributes to the understanding of the importance of addressing lifestyle changes and habits in the well-being of university students, especially in the context of academic stress and peer pressure. Future research with larger, more diverse samples and extended intervention periods may offer further insights into the benefits of LR programs in university settings.
Sections du résumé
Background
UNASSIGNED
Korean university students (KUS) face numerous challenges that can jeopardize their well-being, including academic stress, peer pressure, irregular sleep patterns, unhealthy eating habits, lack of physical exercise, and difficulties in time management, resulting in unhealthy habits and fluctuations in lifestyle. Consequently, there is a growing need for interventions tailored to this population.
Aim
UNASSIGNED
This study explored the effects of a Lifestyle Redesign (LR) intervention on Korean university students' well-being including occupational participation, satisfaction, perceived stress levels, and quality of life.
Method
UNASSIGNED
A quasi-experimental study with 33 KUS (17 intervention, 16 control) assessed the effects of a 10-week LR intervention on well-being of the students. Pre- and postintervention changes were measured using Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), Stress Response Inventory (SRI), and World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale Abbreviated Version (WHOQOL-BREF). The intervention, delivered by trained OTs, comprised of individual and group sessions.
Results
UNASSIGNED
Statistically significant improvement was observed in occupational performance. While statistical significance was not consistently achieved in the rest of other areas, the LR group displayed positive trends. The LR group exhibited higher COPM satisfaction scores, lower SRI scores (indicating reduced stress), and elevated WHOQOL-BREF scores compared to the control group.
Conclusion
UNASSIGNED
This study contributes to the understanding of the importance of addressing lifestyle changes and habits in the well-being of university students, especially in the context of academic stress and peer pressure. Future research with larger, more diverse samples and extended intervention periods may offer further insights into the benefits of LR programs in university settings.
Identifiants
pubmed: 38390382
doi: 10.1155/2024/2683453
pmc: PMC10883738
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
2683453Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2024 Sun-Joung Leigh An and Gyu-Rin Kim.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors declare no conflicts of interest related to this research.