Positive cardiovascular health: longitudinal investigation of sustained health behavior in a cross-lagged model.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Our study focuses on the role of psychological states in the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and explores the potential of positive psychological factors in reducing CVD risk. While existing research has predominantly examined negative mental states and risk behavior, this longitudinal study takes a novel approach by investigating positive psychological wellbeing and its impact on sustained health behavior.

Method

The research involved participants (n = 502) with medium to high cardiovascular risk who underwent a comprehensive risk assessment in 2012, followed by written risk communication. Health behavior and psychological variables were measured in 2012 and 2019. A cross-lagged panel was employed to repeat measures of a cardiovascular health in

SUBMITTER: Ocsovszky Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11391933 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature