Abstract
ObjectiveThe purpose of this study is to identify lifestyle factors that affect the subjective health conditions of adolescents in South Korea by utilizing data from the Korean Children’s and Youth Panel Survey 2018 conducted in Korea.MethodsThis cross-sectional study used data from 4,490 students (2,399 students in the fourth grade of elementary school and 2,541 students in the first grade of middle school). The data obtained were evaluated using living time (sleep time, study time, leisure time), emotions (happiness, self-esteem, emotional problems), capabilities (cooperative attitude, grit), health (life satisfaction, exercise time, number of breakfasts, quality of sleep), media (smartphone use and dependence), school (school life satisfaction, relationship with friends and teachers), and home (time spent with parents, parenting attitude).ResultsWe confirmed that regardless of grade, living time (leisure time), emotion (happiness, self-esteem, emotional problems), capabilities (grit), health (life satisfaction, exercise time, quality of sleep), media (smartphone dependence), and school (school life satisfaction, friendly, and teacher relations) are related to subjective health conditions. These results confirmed that evaluation parameters are related to subjective health conditions regardless of grade.ConclusionThis investigation revealed that the higher the quality of sleep enhanced positive emotions while increased exercise
Highlights
We confirmed that regardless of grade, living time, emotion, capabilities, health, media, and school are related to subjective health conditions. These results confirmed that evaluation parameters are related to subjective health conditions regardless of grade
In the absence of serious health threats or life events, health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is generally considered stable throughout adolescence [6, 7], some studies have shown a decline in HRQoL during adolescence [8–10]
These results show that the higher the study time and leisure time among living time, the higher the subjective health condition
Summary
Adolescence is a key transitional stage in which lifestyle is formed, which determines the health, well-being, and quality of adult life [1]. It is a time for frequent unhealthy behaviors [2]. The study of health-related quality of life (HRQoL), especially, was initially conducted in adults. In the absence of serious health threats or life events, HRQoL is generally considered stable throughout adolescence [6, 7], some studies have shown a decline in HRQoL during adolescence [8–10]. Given the risks of psychological, mental, and physical health problems appearing in adolescence leading to adulthood, identifying and solving the early signs of HRQoL reduction can provide adolescents with opportunities to stay healthier in adolescence [11]
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