Development of the General Self-regulation Scale for a Healthy Lifestyle (GSRSHL) among Japanese University Students

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Abstract Background: A healthy lifestyle of students is an important contributor to both quality of life and longevity. The objective of this study was to develop a new measurement scale, the General Self-regulation Scale for a Healthy Lifestyle (GSRSHL), for university students. Methods: A total of 434 university students (281 male, 153 female) participated in this study. To confirm the validity of the new scale, we examined the relationship among the GSRSHL, the Japanese version of the Brief Self-control Scale, perceived stress, and life satisfaction. Results: The exploratory factor analysis of 15 items yielded two correlated factors: “planning achievement” and “emotional control.” The new scale showed good internal consistency. Confirmatory factor analysis with covariate analysis demonstrated that “planning achievement” and “emotional control” were positively associated with self-regulation and life satisfaction. “Emotional control” related negatively to perceived stress. “Planning achievement” increased the odds of adequate sleep, balanced diet, and physical exercise. “Emotional control” increased the odds of consuming breakfast, having adequate sleep, following a balanced diet, and having less stress. Conclusions: Our study provided evidence of the validity and the applicability of the GSRSHL in Japanese students.

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