ERIC Number: EJ1074664
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Publication Date: 2015
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Health Information Search and Retirement Planning
Carr, Nicholas A.; Sages, Ronald A.; Fernatt, Frederick R.; Nabeshima, George G.; Grable, John E.
Journal of Financial Counseling and Planning, v26 n1 p3-16 2015
Prior research has found a relationship between the health habits of individuals and their financial well-being. Little research has been conducted, however, to explore the nature of the health-wealth connection. The purpose of this study was to explore and test the association of physical health behaviors, namely exercise and diet, and health information search behaviors, and financial wellness. Using data from the 2008 wave of National Longitudinal Survey of Youth (NLSY79), retirement planning activities were used as a proxy for financial wellness, and self-determination theory as a framework for the analysis, this study found that individuals who engage in health information search behaviors, such as reading the contents and nutrition details of food labels, are more likely to engage in financial planning activities.
Descriptors: Information Sources, Well Being, Longitudinal Studies, Self Determination, Financial Needs, Family Financial Resources, Correlation, Health Behavior, Eating Habits, Retirement, Money Management, Merchandise Information, Food, Physical Activities, Statistical Analysis, Self Concept Measures, Self Esteem, Regression (Statistics)
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: National Longitudinal Survey of Youth; Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale; Rotter Internal External Locus of Control Scale
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