A Study on the Correlation Between Self-efficacy and Self-regulation Behavior in Obese College Women

1. The purpose of this study Recently, the number of obese people is the increasing trend around the world and Koreans follow the same trend due to changing eating habits along with lifestyle. No definitive research has been conducted on obesity among adult Koreans, but a study on the national nutrition intake in Korea showed that 20% of Koreans have a BMI greater than 25 (19.9% males, 16.3% females) (Song, 2000). Recently, the Korean Clinical Health Promotion Society (2000) set the standard for obesity at less than 25 which is needed for Koreans to reduce the incidence of Type II diabetes and cardiovascular related diseases and to reduce overall mortality rates from these diseases (Brownell, 1982) Obesity among women is a contributing factor in the development of abnormal menstruation, infertility, high risk delivery, cancer of the gall bladder, cancer of the endometrium, ovarian cancer, and breast cancer. Additionally, it inhibits promotion of women’s health in general. Young women put great emphasis on how they are seen by others and their achievements are strongly correlated with this perception. Shame and guilt feelings among university women stem from the failure to control one’s figure. University women need to feel in control of their health (Korean A Study on the Correlation Between Self-efficacy and Self-regulation Behavior in Obese College Women