Individual and collective positive health behaviors and academic achievement among U.S. undergraduate students
This study found a relationship between students' academic achievement and engagement in positive behaviors that prevent or mitigate chronic disease and is the first to examine college students' health behaviors cumulatively. Initiatives that support college student well-being may benefit students' academic success as well as reduce chronic disease risk.
Authors
- Katherine S. Eddens (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7783-4156)
- Sara B. Oswalt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2943-8594)
- Alyssa M. Lederer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9430-0287)
Institutions
- Indiana University Bloomington (US)
- The University of Texas at San Antonio (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-06-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0323610
- Primary Topic
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00