Volume : V, Issue : XII, December - 2015

Life style and risk behaviors among university students

Dr. Chandra Kumari

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This study analyzed students’ perceptions of the life style and Risk behaviour. The main goals of this study included identifying different life style adopted by university students, assessing the risk behaviour associated with the life style adopted by university students and study of the relationship between life style and risk behaviour among university students. A representative sample of 100 students (18–21years) from Maharishi Markandeshwar University (Ambala) were considered for study. Data was collected by survey method. This study used the life style scale and risk assessment scale for data collection. Results show that girls are more concerned about their life style as compared to boys. High risk behaviours were found in sleeping patterns, body weight and health related aspects. There was significant degree of association between life style and risk behaviour.

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Dr. Chandra Kumari Life style and risk behaviors among university students Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.5, Issue : 12 December 2015


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