Life style behaviors as contributing factors of depression among university students

Asma Perveen

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Type :	article
Subject :	BF Psychology
Main Author :	Asma Perveen
Additional Authors :	Priyalatha Govindasamy Ebru Morgul Nurul Ain Hidayah Abas Pau Kee Hazalizah binti Hamzah
Title :	Life style behaviors as contributing factors of depression among university students

Place of Production :	Tanjong Malim
Publisher :	Fakulti Pembangunan Manusia
Year of Publication :	2019
Corporate Name :	Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris

Abstract : Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris

This study was proposed to evaluate student’s life style behaviors as contributing factors of depression. Life style is very significant to predict mental and physical health. This study highlighted the importance of life style behaviors as predicating factors of depression. Students now a day's having challenging life style and having maladaptive behavior to handle stressors which eventually drain their productive skills to be active and healthy. Research design was cross sectional survey method, students (N=240), age (18-30 years) (Mean=22.0) were selected through randomly sampling from different faculties of Sultan Idris Education University. Structured questionnaire were used to assess the demographic information. Life style behaviors, including diet patterns, physical activity, study habits, social support, and mobile usage, financial stress, shopping behavior and sleep quality were measured by using Lifestyle Behavior Questionnaire. Depression was assessed by using Beck depression inventory. Results highlighted that students diet patterns, sleep patterns, social interaction and obsessed gadgets were significantly predicting depression among university students (p

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