Relationship Between Health Behaviors and Technology Usage Among Late Adolescents

Authors

Bridget F. Melton, Georgia Southern UniversityFollow
Lauren E. Bigham, University of GeorgiaFollow
Helen W. Bland, Georgia Southern University, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public HealthFollow
Matthew Bird, Georgia Southern UniversityFollow
Ciaran Fairman, Georgia Southern UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-2014

Publication Title

American Journal of Health Behavior

DOI

10.5993/AJHB.38.4.4

ISSN

1945-7359

Abstract

Objective: To examine associations between technology usage and specific health factors among college students.

Methods: The research employed was a quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional design; undergraduate students enrolled in spring 2012 general health education courses were recruited to participate. To explore college students' specific technology usage and health-related behaviors, a 28-item questionnaire was utilized.

Results: Statistical significant differences of technology usage were found between 3 of the 4 health-related behaviors under study (BMI, sleep, and nutrition) (p < .05).

Conclusion: As technology usage continues to evolve within the college student population, health professionals need to understand its implications on health behaviors.

Recommended Citation

Melton, Bridget F., Lauren E. Bigham, Helen W. Bland, Matthew Bird, Ciaran Fairman. 2014. "Relationship Between Health Behaviors and Technology Usage Among Late Adolescents." American Journal of Health Behavior, 38 (4): 510-518. doi: 10.5993/AJHB.38.4.4
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