Healthy Lifestyle Study: A Comparative Study of Physical Activity, Stress Management, and Health Responsibility among Junior High School Students and University Students

Soepri Tjahjono Moedji Widodo; Inayah; Yayu Sintani; Yohana Engeli Destika Rangkung; Dinda Rambu Nabila

doi:10.59890/ijatss.v4i7.288

Authors

Soepri Tjahjono Moedji Widodo Universitas Respati Yogyakarta
Inayah Universitas Respati Yogyakarta
Yayu Sintani Universitas Respati Yogyakarta
Yohana Engeli Destika Rangkung Universitas Respati Yogyakarta
Dinda Rambu Nabila Universitas Respati Yogyakarta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59890/ijatss.v4i7.288

Keywords:

Healthy Lifestyle, Physical Activity, Stress Management, Health Responsibility, Adolescents

Abstract

A healthy lifestyle established during adolescence and early adulthood plays an important role in preventing non-communicable diseases. This study aimed to compare three key dimensions of healthy lifestyle—physical activity, stress management, and health responsibility—between junior high school students and university students. A quantitative comparative study with a cross-sectional design was conducted involving 293 respondents, consisting of 126 junior high school students and 167 university students selected using stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a 25-item questionnaire adapted from the 52-item Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II (HPLP-II), focusing on physical activity, stress management, and health responsibility. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and independent sample *t*-tests. The findings indicated that university students obtained a higher overall healthy lifestyle score than junior high school students. Significant differences were identified in all three dimensions. Junior high school students demonstrated higher physical activity, whereas university students showed better stress management and health responsibility. These findings suggest that health promotion programs should be tailored according to developmental stages and educational settings

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