Impacts of Health-Promoting Lifestyle and Personality Traits on Quality of Life in University Students

Authors : Murat Esmer

Pages : 105-110

Doi:10.30720/ered.1338533

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Publication Date : 2024-09-12

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Purpose: The aims of this study were (1) to examine the quality of life, health-promoting lifestyle, and personality traits, and (2) to determine the relationship between the quality of life, and these factors among university students. Material and Methods: The undergraduate students were invited in this cross-sectional survey. A total of 263 students responded to the online survey. Quality of life, health-promoting lifestyle, and personality traits were assessed using the Short Form 36, Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile-II, and Eysenck personality questionnaire, respectively. Results: General health was weakly and positively associated with spiritual growth, stress management, but negatively associated with neuroticism (p<0.001). Role emotional and social function were weakly and negatively associated with neuroticism (p<0.001). Mental health was weakly and positively associated with physical activity behaviour, spiritual growth, interpersonal relationship, stress management while it was moderately and negatively associated with neuroticism (p<0.001). Discussion: The results revealed that the general health, vitality and mental health parameters in quality of life had positive relationships with spiritual growth and stress management. Moreover, most parameters in quality of life were negatively related to neuroticism personality traits. Therefore, it is necessary to encourage spiritual growth, teach stress management and improve personality traits in university students.
Keywords : Öğrenciler, Kişilik, Yaşam Kalitesi