Bridget F Melton1, Lauren E Bigham2, Helen W Bland3, Matthew Bird4, Ciaran Fairman4. 1. Health and Kinesiology, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA, USA. bmelton@georgiasouthern.edu. 2. Counseling Psychology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA. 3. Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA, USA. 4. Department of Health and Kinesiology, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA, USA.
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.
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.
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