Perceived control over physical and mental well-being
The effects of gender, age and social class
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5013696 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Gavin Breslin (0000-0003-2481-0860, University of Ulster, Northern Ireland), Naomi Mccay (Public Health Agency, Northern Ireland) |
| Year | 2013 |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 38-45 |
| Publication date | 2013-01-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Health Psychology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1359-1053 • E-ISSN: 1461-7277 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/1359105312438600 |
| PMID | 22408063 |
| OpenAlex | W2021968277 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 4 |
In a cross-sectional quota based survey 1013 adults (46% male, 54% female; aged 16-65+) in Northern Ireland from ABC1, C2 and DE social class groupings were asked about the perceived influence they have over their physical and mental health, and what types of lifestyle changes can improve health. Findings showed participants perceive that they have more control over their physical compared to mental health, with physical activity being the behaviour most likely to be adopted. Females were more likely than males to make lifestyle changes, including meeting friends, talking about things that were bothering them and trying relaxation techniques. These findings illustrate the need for health promotion to be directed at mental health, and encouraging males to consider adapting healthy lifestyle behaviours
Developmental psychology · Health promotion · Mental health · Physical activity · Physical health · Physical therapy · Promotion (chess · Psychiatry · Public health · Social class · Health disparities and outcomes · Health, psychology, and well-being · Medicine · Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction · Psychology · Clinical Psychology · Gerontology
| Citations per year | 0.33 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2017 - 2022 (6) |
| Highly cited | No |