Perceived Life Quality and Health-Related Correlates among Men Aboard Navy Ships
Abstract
The primary objectives of this study were twofold. First, findings are presented to provide a baseline assessment of perceived Quality of Life (QOL) in a group of Navy shipboard men. As part of this objective, Navy shipboard QOL ratings were compared to those of a national sample to provide a perspective for interpreting the Navy responses. Second, various health-related factors were examined as potential correlates of life quality. This information can provide ideas about factors that might be targeted in health promotion programs to improve health and fitness as well as enhance Navy members' perceptions of well-being. Results suggest that the Navy shipboard environment may enhance perceptions of oneself and one's coping abilities, yet contribute to lower satisfaction with personal life and work--possibly related to frequent separation from home and family. The consistent association of health and fitness measures with higher life quality, including satisfaction with one's Navy job, underscores the importance of the Navy's Health and Physical readiness Program and the Chief of Naval Operations' Personal Excellence Program. To the extent that such programs improve the health and fitness of service personnel, additional benefits should be gained in terms of enhanced well-being among Navy personnel.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 31, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA204022
Entities
People
- Susan W. Conway
- Terry L. Conway
Organizations
- Naval Health Research Center