The effect of a health promotion program on the wellness behavior and self-esteem of women, and the influence of self-esteem upon behavior change
| dc.contributor.advisor | Gilmore, Dr. Gary D. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Pierce, Erlene | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2011-03-23T21:05:14Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2011-03-23T21:05:14Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 1982 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This research examined change in self-esteem and wellness behavior among women ages 34 to 75 following a health promotion program. It also examined the effect of self-esteem upon the pursuit of wellness behavior. Qs consisted of 35 members of the Lutheran Hospital Auxiliary, La Crosse, Wisconsin who completed three inventories as pre- and pos ttest assessment. The Health Risk Analysis and Wellness Index assessed behavior change. The Coopersmith Self-esteem Inventory measured self-esteem. High and low selfesteem groups were assigned based upon the normal range established for this population. It was derived from pretest scores of the Self-esteem Inventory. | en |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/48923 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | en |
| dc.subject | Women - Health and hygiene | en |
| dc.subject | Health behavior | en |
| dc.subject | Self-esteem | en |
| dc.subject | Women - Health programs | en |
| dc.title | The effect of a health promotion program on the wellness behavior and self-esteem of women, and the influence of self-esteem upon behavior change | en |
| dc.type | Thesis | en |
| thesis.degree.discipline | Community Health Education | en |
| thesis.degree.level | MS | en |