Quality of life measured at the beginning and at the end of semester
| Measurement Variable | Measurement I | Measurement II | Student’s t-test | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | SD | M | SD | t | p | |
| QOL – physical health | 26.05 | 4.708 | 26.98 | 8.145 | 0.843 | n.s. |
| QOL – psychological health | 21.93 | 3.541 | 22.66 | 3.806 | 1.208 | n.s. |
| QOL – social relationships | 10.44 | 1.864 | 11.31 | 1.980 | 3.250 | 0.002 |
| QOL – environment | 29.66 | 4.345 | 30.98 | 4.433 | 2.203 | 0.032 |
| Satisfaction with life quality | 3.77 | 0.539 | 3.84 | 0.654 | 0.683 | n.s. |
| Satisfaction with health | 3.43 | 0.759 | 3.63 | 0.822 | 1.628 | n.s. |
| Self-rated health | 69.00 | 13.351 | 75.36 | 16.289 | 2.634 | 0.011 |
| Depression | 3.70 | 1.808 | 2.27 | 1.824 | 4.058 | <0.001 |
Predictors of changes in the quality of life
| Dependent variable | Predictor | beta | Model (R2, F, p) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decrease in depression levels | Right-leg balance (eyes closed) | 0.305 | 0.076; 5.551; 0.022 |
| Increase in the quality of life in the social domain | Systolic blood pressure | -0.286 | 0.064; 4.714; 0.034 |
| Increase in self-rated health | Systolic blood pressure | -0.265 | 0.053; 4.073; 0.049 |