Korean J Rehabil Nurs.  2003 Dec;6(2):192-200.

The Correlational Study on Health-promoting Behavior, Occupational Life-satisfaction and Self-esteem of the Blue Color Workers

• Choi YH

Abstract

PURPOSE: This study was done to describe the correlation among the blue color worker's health-promoting behavior, occupational life-satisfaction and self-esteem METHOD: The subjects consisted of 190 industrial workers employed in one electronics manufacturing plant in Gumi and were obtained by a convenience sample. llita were collected from October 6th to 17th, 2002 by structured questionnaires. The instruments for this study were Health Promoting lifestyle Profile(47 items), Occupational Life-satisfaction Scale(20 items) and Self-esteem Scale(10 items). Frequency, percentage, t-test, ANOVA, Duncan test and Pearson's correlation coefficient with SAS program were used to analyze the data. RESULT: 1) The average item score for the health-promoting behavior was 3.01: the highest score on the subscale was self-actualization(M =3.39) with the lowest being exercise(M=2.37). 2) The average item score for the occupational life-satisfaction was 2.96. 3) The average item score for the self-esteem was 2.83. 4) Health-promoting behavior was significantly different according to educational level and age. 5) Occupational life satisfaction was significantly different according to age and religion. 6) Self-esteem was significantly different according to age. 7) Health-promoting behavior was positively related to occupational life-satisfaction and self-esteem. The occupational life-satisfaction was positively related to self-esteem.
CONCLUSION
It follows from this study that there is a very correlation among the blue color worker's health-promoting behavior, occupational life-satisfaction and self-esteem. Therefore health promoting programs that increase occupational life-satisfaction and self-esteem should be developed to promote a healthy lifestyle of the blue color workers.

MeSH Terms

Gyeongsangbuk-do
Life Style
Plants
Surveys and Questionnaires