FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH LIFE CONTROL IN YOUNG MEN

This paper reviews life control and relating factors in young men on t he basis of information which was gathered from questionnaires. The in formation shows that factors such as self-evaluated state of health, h ealth behaviour, stress, economical situation and education are connec ted with life control. It was not possible to make conclusions concern ing causality; with most of the variables, the connection worked both ways. Self-evaluated state of health was the most important factor rel ating to life control. Consideration has to be given to whether it is worthwhile trying to influence particular habits through health educat ion. Future studies might concentrate on factors influencing the abili ty of individuals to control their lives and to reach reasonable decis ions concerning their health and lives.