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Author(s)

Pierce, Erlene

Advisor(s)

Gilmore, Dr. Gary D.

Degree

MS, Community Health Education

Date

1982

Subject(s)

Women - Health and hygiene; Health behavior; Self-esteem; Women - Health programs

Abstract

This research examined change in self-esteem and wellness behavior among women ages 34 to 75 following a health promotion program. It also examined the effect of self-esteem upon the pursuit of wellness behavior. Qs consisted of 35 members of the Lutheran Hospital Auxiliary, La Crosse, Wisconsin who completed three inventories as pre- and pos ttest assessment. The Health Risk Analysis and Wellness Index assessed behavior change. The Coopersmith Self-esteem Inventory measured self-esteem. High and low selfesteem groups were assigned based upon the normal range established for this population. It was derived from pretest scores of the Self-esteem Inventory.

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UW-L Master's Theses

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