title: Factors related to performance of health practices among asian adolescents in the United States.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  This study examined factors related to positive health practices (PHP) among Asian adolescents. More specifically, it tested theoretical relationships postulated between PHP and social support, optimism, self-esteem, loneliness, and acculturation in this population.
  
  
  METHODS
  A correlational research design was used and a convenience sample of 151 Asian adolescents was obtained. Participants completed a demographic sheet and six study instruments.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Significant positive relationships were found between reported performance of PHP and social support, optimism, self-esteem, and acculturation. A significant inverse relationship was found between loneliness and PHP.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Study findings extend existing knowledge and contribute to a more comprehensive knowledge base regarding health practices among Asian adolescents. Having this knowledge base provides practitioners with a better understanding of the factors related to health practices in Asian adolescents and assists them in developing culturally sensitive interventions aimed at promoting PHP in this population.
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor, Rutgers College of Nursing, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, USA.
authors.forename: Cynthia G
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Ayres
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor, Rutgers College of Nursing, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, USA.
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Atkins
authors.affiliation: Clinical Associate Professor, Rutgers College of Nursing, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, USA.
authors.forename: Ganga
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Mahat