การเปลี่ยนแปลงทัศนคติของวัยรุ่นหลังการดูละครโทรทัศน์ซีรี่ส์ “ฮอร์โมนวัยว้าวุ่น”

(Attitude Changes among Adolescents after Viewingthe television series “Hormones”)Abstract Thiscross-sectional study aims to examine attitude changes among adolescents afterviewing “Hormones” television series and their perception regarding the series.Samples were 912 students grade 7-12, both sexes, from 4 schools under theBasic Education Commission in Bangkok which those schools were selectedrandomly. Instruments used were demographic data, the television seriesviewing, attitude on related risk behaviors, and perception on the televisionseries questionnaires developed by the researchers. The result shows asignificant positive attitude changes among those viewed the television series(p<.05), including 1.) Always use condom when having sex, 2.)  close family-ties can prevent teen problem,3.) Teenage is able to make sound decision, and 4.) teenages usually got helpwhen need some advice. On the contrary, those non-viewing group had asignificant increase in their positive attitude about having sex relation amongteens (p<.05). It is recommended that this kind of media can be positivelyapplied for teens, by teachers, and parents for prevention risk behaviors amongadolescents. In addition, the longitudinal study on  the effects on this  “Hormone” television series is recommended.                         Keywords: Attitude,Perception, Adolescents

Predicting adolescent healthy eating behavior using subjective norms, intention and self-schema

Eating behavior established in adolescence has been linked to risks of many chronic illnesses in adulthood. However, limited information is available about adolescent eating behavior and its determinants. The present study aims to examine and predict healthy eating behavior in Thai early adolescents using attitude, subjective norm intention, and self-schema. The participants were 191 early adolescents studying in grade 7-9 in public schools in Bangkok Metropolis.http://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/69223/1/Predicting adolescent healthy eating behavior using attitude, subjective norms, intention and self-schema.pd

The association between demographic characteristics, lifestyle health behaviours, and quality of life among adolescents in Asia Pacific region

Background: Given the risk of physical and psychosocial health that emerge in adolescents that are continuing into adulthood, identifying and addressing early signs of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) decline provides an opportunity to ensure that young people have a healthier progression through adolescence. Aim: To investigate the association between demographic characteristics, lifestyle health behaviours, and HRQoL of adolescents who live in Asia Pacific region, including Hong Kong in China, Beijing in China, Akashi in Japan, Seoul in South Korea, and Bangkok in Thailand. Methods: A cross-sectional self-reported survey carried out in a sample of 2296 adolescents that were aged 9–16 years (mean= 12.0; standard deviation [SD] = 1.63) was conducted in the five cities of the Asia Pacific region between January and August 2017. Demographic characteristics, adolescent lifestyle behaviours, and HRQoL were measured with demographic questionnaire, Adolescent Lifestyle Questionnaire’s (ALQ) seven domains and Paediatric Quality of Life’s (PedsQL 4.0) global score, respectively. Mixed multilevel model (MMLM) was used to fit the data. Results: After adjusting the demographic variables, one score increase in ALQ physical participation, nutrition, social support, and identity awareness are associated with an increase in PedsQL global score. On the contrary, one score increase in ALQ health practices is associated with a decrease in the PedsQL global score. The estimated mean of PedsQL global score of South Korea, Beijing, and Japan were better, while the score of Thailand and Hong Kong were poorer. Conclusions: Differentiating the impacts of promoting health behaviours among different countries can help in better understanding the health needs of adolescents in each country, especially in the Asia Pacific region, so that adequate and relevant resources can be allocated to reduce health-risk taking behaviours among this vulnerable group for health-promoting strategies

Associations Between Quality of Life, Psychosocial Well-being and Health-Related Behaviors Among Adolescents in Chinese, Japanese, Taiwanese, Thai and the Filipino Populations: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Health-related behaviors during adolescence have lifelong impacts. However, there are unclear areas regarding the associations between health-related quality of life and demographic characteristics, as well as physical and psychosocial indicators. The aim of this study was to examine the associations between quality of life and body weight, sleep outcome, social support by age, and cohabitants, given that income, self-esteem, lifestyle, emotional, social and behavioral problems were taken into account among adolescents in East and Southeast Asia. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Zhengzhou of China, Hong Kong, Kansai region of Japan, Taipei of Taiwan, Bangkok of Thailand and Manila of the Philippines between 2016 and 2017 among 21,359 urban adolescents aged between 9 and 16. The results showed that adolescents who had better self-esteem and control of emotions and behaviors had much higher level of perceived quality of life. Those who were overweight or obese, sleepy in the daytime, and not living with parents had worse quality of life compared with those who were not. In conclusion, psychosocial well-being should have a higher priority in the promotion of quality of life among Asian adolescents. Nevertheless, further studies are required to explore the differences in perceived quality of life between genders and countries

Associations between quality of life, psychosocial well-being and health-related behaviors among adolescents in Chinese, Japanese, Taiwanese, Thai and the Filipino populations : a cross-sectional survey

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