Co-occurrence and coaction of stress management with other health risk behaviors

Authors

Jessica M. Lipschitz, University of Rhode Island
Andrea L. Paiva, University of Rhode Island
Colleen A. Redding, University of Rhode Island
Susan Butterworth, Oregon Health & Science University
James O. Prochaska, University of Rhode Island

Document Type

Article

Date of Original Version

7-22-2015

Abstract

This study provides a preliminary investigation of the role of stress management in multiple behavior change. Risk status on stress management and five health behaviors (healthy eating, exercise, alcohol, smoking, and depression management) was assessed before and after a multiple behavior change intervention. Findings suggested a link between stress management and a worse health risk behavior profile at baseline. Results also showed relationships between improved stress management over 6 months and heightened odds of improving on specific behaviors as well as improving one's overall behavioral risk profile. Particularly strong links between stress management and energy balance and other affective behaviors were observed.

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

Journal of Health Psychology

Volume

20

Issue

7

Citation/Publisher Attribution

Lipschitz, Jessica M., Andrea L. Paiva, Colleen A. Redding, Susan Butterworth, and James O. Prochaska. "Co-occurrence and coaction of stress management with other health risk behaviors." Journal of Health Psychology 20, 7 (2015): 1002-1012. doi: 10.1177/1359105313506026.