Self-organization of healthy lifestyle by students in moscow bi-region

Abstract

The study aims to reveal factors facilitating healthy lifestyle of modern students. This article presents the findings obtained in the case study “Our health” carried out in Moscow bi-region in October 2019. A group of researchers from Plekhanov Russian University of Economics surveyed students using online questionnaire method (N=2600). According to the findings, the widely-recognized health promotion activities are regular exercise, Sport classes at university, mental exercise, walks in the fresh air, listening to music. Some unconventional activities, for instance, walking upstairs, dancing and spending time on a hobby, also gained approval. The respondents showed little concern with oriental health-promoting activities and healing methods. Basically, most students prefer dynamic exercise to static one. Young adults rarely visit doctors or use medication. The respondents are not concerned much about their mental health, and thus, rarely apply for professional psychological help. The majority of the respondents value long and steady relations and speak against casual sexual relations, which proves their awareness on sexually transmitted disease prevention. In conclusion, we need to draw attention to certain discrepancy between intended value-based orientation towards healthy lifestyle and its translation into action.