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ArticleBehavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Lifestyle, Volition, and Well-Being Among Medical and Non-Medical University Students: A Preliminary Study.

Giovanna Zimatore, Ludovica Cardinali, Carlo Baldari, Manuela Minozzi, Valerio Bonavolontà, Piercesare Grimaldi, Laura Guidetti, Dafne Ferrari, Maria Chiara Gallotta

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Giovanna ZimatoreDepartment of Theoretical and Applied Sciences, DiSTA, eCampus University, 22060 Novedrate, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-6009-4465
Ludovica CardinaliDepartment of Life Sciences, Health, and Health Professions, Link Campus University, 00165 Rome, Italy.
Carlo BaldariDepartment of Theoretical and Applied Sciences, DiSTA, eCampus University, 22060 Novedrate, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-6227-3571
Manuela MinozziDepartment of Life Sciences, Health, and Health Professions, Link Campus University, 00165 Rome, Italy.
Valerio BonavolontàDepartment of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, 67100 L'Aquila, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-2955-0498
Piercesare GrimaldiDepartment of Life Sciences, Health, and Health Professions, Link Campus University, 00165 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-2355-831X
Laura GuidettiDepartment of Humanities, Movement and Education Sciences, University Niccolò Cusano, 00166 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-1419-4550
Dafne FerrariDepartment of Life Sciences, Health, and Health Professions, Link Campus University, 00165 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-3675-0917
Maria Chiara GallottaDepartment of Physiology and Pharmacology "Vittorio Erspamer", Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-5532-6380

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backgroundThe transition to university represents a crucial period for the consolidation of health-related behaviors that may persist into adulthood. Examining gender and field-of-study differences can help identify factors shaping students' well-being and lifestyle habits.

methodsThis study assessed lifestyle behaviors and psychological well-being in 202 university students (125 females, 77 males; mean age = 19.76 ± 2.40) including 157 medical and 45 non-medical students. At the beginning and end of the academic year, participants completed questionnaires assessing diet (MEDAS), physical activity (IPAQ, VEQ-I), and psychological well-being (PSS-10, WHO-5, PGWB-S).

resultsMales showed higher BMI, greater volitional resources supporting goal-directed behavior (VEQ-VF), and psychological well-being, while females reported greater stress (PSS-10) and lower volition (

conclusionsThese results suggest that volitional resources support adaptive behaviors and are linked to both physical activity and psychological health. Promoting volitional skills, particularly among medical students and females, may enhance well-being and encourage healthier lifestyles during their university years.

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Mediterranean dietphysical activitypsychological well-beinguniversity lifestyle

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