title: Use of body-mind-spirit dimensions for the development of a wellness behavior and characteristic inventory for college students.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to use a body-mind-spirit model to measure wellness behaviors and characteristics and develop the Body-Mind-Spirit Wellness Behavior and Characteristic Inventory (BMS-WBCI) for college students. The first study of this two-part project included item generation and factor analysis using 1,000 college students with average loadings of .64, .51, and .58 for the Spirit, Mind, and Body factors, respectively. Using a minimum 4.0 Eigenvalue criterion, the factors accounted for 30% of item variance. The second study phase included validity testing using TestWell (college version), a meal screener, and construct physical activity question with 141 students. The BMS-WBCI dimensions had high, positive correlations with all appropriate TestWell subscales. The Body dimension significantly correlated with the By-Meal Screener and physical activity question. Factor split-half reliabilities ranged from .73 to .84 and alpha coefficients ranged from .75 to .92. Implications and utilization of the BMSWBCI for college students are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation at Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama, USA.
authors.forename: William T
authors.initials: WT
authors.lastname: Hey
authors.forename: Kristine S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Calderon
authors.forename: Holly
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Carroll
mesh_terms: D001294:Attitude to Health; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D029181:Spirituality; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014495:Universities