Associations of positive and negative affect on health risk behaviors among Latinos.

Conclusions: Emphasis on increasing positive affect may be warranted for multiple health risk behavior interventions targeting Latinos. Intervention development efforts may also consider prioritizing positive affect for physical activity and dietary interventions, and negative affect for at-drinking and smoking cessation interventions. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)
Source: Health Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research