Table 2.
Descriptive statistics and correlations between the items of ALPR2 and the total scores, as well as the subscale scores.
| n | Median | Mean | SD | Skewness | Kurtosis | Total score rho | Subscale score rho | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Responsibility | ||||||||
| 3. See my school nurse or my doctor if I am not feeling well. | 572 | 2 | 2.12 | 1.00 | 0.55 | 2.27 | 0.33 | 0.62 |
| 8. Read articles about health topics. | 572 | 2 | 2.14 | 0.86 | 0.55 | 2.81 | 0.32 | 0.50 |
| 14. Ask questions of the doctor or nurse to understand their instructions. | 571 | 3 | 2.83 | 1.03 | −0.30 | 1.86 | 0.37 | 0.57 |
| 22. Attend programs about preventing health problems and improving my health. | 571 | 1 | 1.53 | 0.75 | 1.42 | 4.66 | 0.40 | 0.53 |
| 33. Seek guidance from school counselor when needed. | 572 | 1 | 1.52 | 0.83 | 1.58 | 4.67 | 0.32 | 0.53 |
| 34. Ask questions of the doctor or nurse about improving my health. | 572 | 2 | 1.97 | 0.96 | 0.66 | 2.41 | 0.45 | 0.70 |
| 44. Avoid behaviors that damage my health. | 572 | 4 | 3.02 | 1.13 | −0.61 | 1.85 | 0.28 | 0.39 |
| Physical Activity | ||||||||
| 2. Spend time with my family being active. | 571 | 2 | 2.39 | 0.92 | 0.23 | 2.25 | 0.47 | 0.38 |
| 4. Engage in vigorous physical activity for 20 minutes or more, three days a week. | 572 | 3 | 2.68 | 1.13 | −0.15 | 1.61 | 0.39 | 0.82 |
| 16. Participate in recreational activities or sports. | 572 | 3 | 2.86 | 1.04 | −0.30 | 1.80 | 0.50 | 0.81 |
| 27. Walk or do something active during my free time. | 572 | 3 | 2.95 | 0.98 | −0.43 | 2.03 | 0.45 | 0.71 |
| 32. Play active games with my friends. | 572 | 3 | 2.77 | 1.11 | −0.22 | 1.65 | 0.35 | 0.78 |
| 40. Exercise until my heart beats fast and I perspire. | 572 | 3 | 2.96 | 0.99 | −0.37 | 1.86 | 0.44 | 0.84 |
| Nutrition | ||||||||
| 7. Avoid “sweets” or other foods high in sugar. | 572 | 2 | 2.02 | 0.88 | 0.59 | 2.67 | 0.32 | 0.53 |
| 10. Choose low-fat milk or low-fat dairy products. | 572 | 2 | 2.25 | 1.08 | 0.35 | 1.86 | 0.42 | 0.58 |
| 13. Eat breakfast. | 572 | 4 | 3.08 | 1.06 | −0.64 | 1.97 | 0.25 | 0.41 |
| 21. Eat two to four servings of fruit each day. | 571 | 2 | 2.29 | 0.91 | 0.35 | 2.37 | 0.43 | 0.64 |
| 24. Eat three to five servings of vegetables each day. | 572 | 2 | 2.54 | 0.91 | 0.11 | 2.16 | 0.39 | 0.58 |
| 30. Eat a variety of meats (chicken, fish, beef, pork. | 572 | 4 | 3.49 | 0.81 | −1.46 | 4.15 | 0.28 | 0.41 |
| 42. Drink six or more glasses of water each day. | 572 | 2 | 2.51 | 0.97 | 0.11 | 2.03 | 0.29 | 0.64 |
| Positive Life Perspective | ||||||||
| 18. Am excited about the future. | 572 | 4 | 3.26 | 0.96 | −1.05 | 2.94 | 0.27 | 0.56 |
| 23. Am happy with who I am. | 572 | 4 | 3.37 | 0.83 | −1.11 | 3.26 | 0.32 | 0.53 |
| 26. Work toward important goals in my life. | 572 | 4 | 3.37 | 0.72 | −0.86 | 3.05 | 0.43 | 0.58 |
| 28. Look forward to each new day. | 572 | 3 | 2.92 | 0.93 | −0.39 | 2.17 | 0.46 | 0.65 |
| 38. Set goals that I can achieve. | 572 | 3 | 3.29 | 0.78 | −0.75 | 2.69 | 0.45 | 0.62 |
| 39. Feel good about myself when I do something well. | 571 | 4 | 3.79 | 0.54 | −2.91 | 12.09 | 0.28 | 0.47 |
| Interpersonal Relations | ||||||||
| 1. Spend time talking to members of my family. | 572 | 3 | 3.02 | 0.90 | −0.34 | 1.96 | 0.44 | 0.56 |
| 6. Congratulate others when they do something well. | 572 | 3 | 3.04 | 0.83 | −0.41 | 2.31 | 0.38 | 0.63 |
| 12. Try to be sensitive to the feelings of others. | 571 | 3 | 3.16 | 0.79 | −0.53 | 2.45 | 0.36 | 0.60 |
| 19. Spend time with close friends. | 571 | 4 | 3.43 | 0.76 | −1.21 | 3.81 | 0.24 | 0.37 |
| 31. Settle conflicts through discussion rather than fighting. | 572 | 3 | 2.95 | 0.88 | −0.32 | 2.17 | 0.34 | 0.55 |
| 27. Make a special effort to be helpful to others. | 572 | 3 | 2.87 | 0.80 | −0.12 | 2.27 | 0.43 | 0.68 |
| Stress Management | ||||||||
| 5. Get 6–8 hours of sleep at night. | 572 | 3 | 3.13 | 0.88 | −0.59 | 2.31 | 0.24 | 0.42 |
| 11. Take time to relax each day. | 572 | 3 | 3.12 | 0.94 | −0.64 | 2.24 | 0.23 | 0.53 |
| 17. Accept things in my life that I cannot change. | 572 | 3 | 2.84 | 0.97 | −0.28 | 1.98 | 0.23 | 0.45 |
| 25. Take time for myself to do something I like. | 572 | 4 | 3.49 | 0.73 | −1.24 | 3.66 | 0.37 | 0.52 |
| 35. Try to think pleasant thoughts as I fall asleep. | 572 | 3 | 2.99 | 0.95 | −0.53 | 2.23 | 0.44 | 0.60 |
| 43. Discuss my problems with someone close to me to try and solve them. | 572 | 3 | 2.89 | 1.01 | −0.38 | 1.94 | 0.38 | 0.55 |
| Spiritual Health | ||||||||
| 9. Talk with others about my spiritual beliefs. | 572 | 2 | 1.84 | 0.93 | 0.95 | 3.03 | 0.34 | 0.57 |
| 15. Feel that there is a higher power guiding my life. | 572 | 3 | 2.63 | 1.10 | −0.10 | 1.68 | 0.43 | 0.66 |
| 20. Attend a group that shares my spiritual beliefs. | 572 | 1 | 1.72 | 0.99 | 1.20 | 3.20 | 0.34 | 0.66 |
| 29. Engage in activities to help me grow spiritually. | 571 | 2 | 1.98 | 0.99 | 0.69 | 2.40 | 0.43 | 0.74 |
| 36. Spend time in prayer or meditation. | 572 | 2 | 1.95 | 0.92 | 0.78 | 2.82 | 0.46 | 0.67 |
| 41. Use my spiritual beliefs as a guide for what I do. | 572 | 2 | 2.06 | 1 | 0.56 | 2.22 | 0.45 | 0.78 |