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Public health and positive psychology were integrated to provide support for a relationship between lifestyle behaviours and a multi-dimensional measure of optimal wellbeing. Compared to reference groups, the association with optimal wellbeing was greater for those who reported exercising ≥7 times/week (odds ratio: 1.61, 95 % confidence interval: 1.22–2.13, p < 0.01) and sitting “almost none of the time” (1.87, 1.01–3.29, p < 0.01). Of the total sample ( n = 9514), 24 % met the criteria for optimal wellbeing. Binary logistic regression was used to calculate associations between 10 lifestyle behaviours and optimal wellbeing.
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Optimal wellbeing was calculated using a multi-dimensional scale designed to mirror the internationally recognised diagnostic criteria for mental disorders. Participants reported on their wellbeing and lifestyle behaviours including nutrition, exercise, sedentary behaviour, and sleep. MethodsĪ web-based survey design was employed to collect data.
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The purpose of this study is to integrate public health and positive psychology to determine associations between lifestyle behaviours and optimal wellbeing in a diverse sample of New Zealand adults. Yet, this notion of wellbeing has not been translated into public health. In positive psychology optimal wellbeing is considered a broad, multi-dimensional construct encompassing both feelings and functioning.