Influence of information environment on U.P. Mindanao employees' knowledge, beliefs, and intention to participate in the healthy lifestyle and wellness program /
Ma. Nissa P. Viola, Nelfa M. Glova, adviser
- Davao City: College of Humanties and Social Sciences, University of the Philippines Mindanao, c2016
- 130 leaves
Thesis (BA Communication Arts) -- University of the Philippines Mindanao, May 2016
The purpose of this study was to examine the employees (N=81) and the interrelationships with their (1) socio-demographic profile, (2) information environment, (3) beliefs and (4) health status with regards to their intention to participate in physical activities in the workplace. A stratified random sampling procedure selected employees from the Administration, Faculty, and Research, Extension, and Professional Staff (REPS) of the University of the Philippines Mindanaoto complete a survey questionnaire. The Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) provided the framework of this study. Overall, the majority of the employees have low information exposure. Beliefs assessments were structured from the TPB's constructs with majority ot have very high attitudes (Att) while subjective norms (SbjNrm), perceived behavior control (PBC)and intention have high scores. Majority identified themselves to have unsatisfactory health with stress as the most answered health problems that employees experience. Relationships between variables were measured using Spearman's rho correlation and the Chi-square test of Independence. Spearman's rho demonstrated all three main constructs of the TPB: Att, SbjNrm, and PBC, are significantly correlated to intention. Information exposure also demonstrated significant relationship with intention while health status with PBC. The chi-square test showed employment category to have significant relationship with intention. Information regarding information exposure, preferences, intention, and health status helps in suggesting interventions for program organizers to address employee needs and thus promote positive exercise behavior towards worksite physical wellness activities.