Self-rated health habits, mental health, emotional intelligence, and impulsivity across the Baltic States
IntroductionThe study aims to compare physical activity, sleep, body mass index (BMI), subjective health, stress, depression, impulsivity, and emotional intelligence across the Baltic countries while identifying key health determinants.MethodsWe interviewed men and women (18–64 years) in Estonia (n ...
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| author | Albertas Skurvydas Albertas Skurvydas Dovile Valanciene Ausra Lisinskiene Ruta Dadeliene Asta Sarkauskiene Andra Fernāte Zermena Vazne Juris Grants Andre Koka Daiva Majauskiene Daiva Majauskiene |
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| description | IntroductionThe study aims to compare physical activity, sleep, body mass index (BMI), subjective health, stress, depression, impulsivity, and emotional intelligence across the Baltic countries while identifying key health determinants.MethodsWe interviewed men and women (18–64 years) in Estonia (n = 1,503) Latvia (n = 1,563) and Lithuania (n = 2,358) via an online survey.ResultsObesity is most common among individuals in EE, both males and females, while the highest rates of overweight are observed in EE females and LT males. Sleep duration is comparable across the different countries, with women generally sleeping longer than men (p < 0.05). Sedentary behavior is shortest among LT females and LV males, although in all countries, females tend to sit more than males (p < 0.05). Moderate physical activity (MPA) levels are similar among males, but they are highest among EE females. In contrast, vigorous physical activity (VPA) is most prevalent in LV males and females. Emotional intelligence (EI) is lowest among LV females and EE males, while females consistently exhibit higher EI than males across all countries. Lithuanians frequently rate their health as “excellent” and show the lowest levels of impulsivity. Additionally, depression and stress are lowest in EE females and LV males. Estonians are more likely to eat breakfast regularly and tend to overeat less than their counterparts in LV and LT.ConclusionOur research clearly shows that perceived health among the Baltic countries is significantly inversely related to age, perceived stress, depression, and Body Mass Index (BMI). In contrast, we found positive associations between vigorous physical activity (VPA) and emotional intelligence (EI). |
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| spelling | doaj-art-0c92440fcb834fa2aaece94a4fea96ae2025-08-20T02:57:30ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Public Health2296-25652025-05-011310.3389/fpubh.2025.15229181522918Self-rated health habits, mental health, emotional intelligence, and impulsivity across the Baltic StatesAlbertas Skurvydas0Albertas Skurvydas1Dovile Valanciene2Ausra Lisinskiene3Ruta Dadeliene4Asta Sarkauskiene5Andra Fernāte6Zermena Vazne7Juris Grants8Andre Koka9Daiva Majauskiene10Daiva Majauskiene11Department of Rehabilitation, Physical and Sports Medicine, Institute of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, LithuaniaEducation Academy, Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas, LithuaniaFaculty of Law, Vilnius University, Vilnius, LithuaniaInstitute of Education Studies, Education Academy, Vytautas Magnus University, K. Kaunas, LithuaniaDepartment of Rehabilitation, Physical and Sports Medicine, Institute of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, LithuaniaDepartment of Sports, Recreation and Tourism, Klaipėda University, Klaipeda, LithuaniaRiga Stradins University, Latvian Academy of Sport Education, Riga, LatviaRiga Stradins University, Latvian Academy of Sport Education, Riga, LatviaRiga Stradins University, Latvian Academy of Sport Education, Riga, LatviaFaculty of Exercise and Sports Sciences, Institute of Sport Pedagogy, University of Tartu, Tartu, EstoniaDepartment of Rehabilitation, Physical and Sports Medicine, Institute of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, LithuaniaEducation Academy, Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas, LithuaniaIntroductionThe study aims to compare physical activity, sleep, body mass index (BMI), subjective health, stress, depression, impulsivity, and emotional intelligence across the Baltic countries while identifying key health determinants.MethodsWe interviewed men and women (18–64 years) in Estonia (n = 1,503) Latvia (n = 1,563) and Lithuania (n = 2,358) via an online survey.ResultsObesity is most common among individuals in EE, both males and females, while the highest rates of overweight are observed in EE females and LT males. Sleep duration is comparable across the different countries, with women generally sleeping longer than men (p < 0.05). Sedentary behavior is shortest among LT females and LV males, although in all countries, females tend to sit more than males (p < 0.05). Moderate physical activity (MPA) levels are similar among males, but they are highest among EE females. In contrast, vigorous physical activity (VPA) is most prevalent in LV males and females. Emotional intelligence (EI) is lowest among LV females and EE males, while females consistently exhibit higher EI than males across all countries. Lithuanians frequently rate their health as “excellent” and show the lowest levels of impulsivity. Additionally, depression and stress are lowest in EE females and LV males. Estonians are more likely to eat breakfast regularly and tend to overeat less than their counterparts in LV and LT.ConclusionOur research clearly shows that perceived health among the Baltic countries is significantly inversely related to age, perceived stress, depression, and Body Mass Index (BMI). In contrast, we found positive associations between vigorous physical activity (VPA) and emotional intelligence (EI).https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1522918/fullphysical activityobesitysubjective healthperceived stresshealthy eatingEstonia |
| spellingShingle | Albertas Skurvydas Albertas Skurvydas Dovile Valanciene Ausra Lisinskiene Ruta Dadeliene Asta Sarkauskiene Andra Fernāte Zermena Vazne Juris Grants Andre Koka Daiva Majauskiene Daiva Majauskiene Self-rated health habits, mental health, emotional intelligence, and impulsivity across the Baltic States Frontiers in Public Health physical activity obesity subjective health perceived stress healthy eating Estonia |
| title | Self-rated health habits, mental health, emotional intelligence, and impulsivity across the Baltic States |
| title_full | Self-rated health habits, mental health, emotional intelligence, and impulsivity across the Baltic States |
| title_fullStr | Self-rated health habits, mental health, emotional intelligence, and impulsivity across the Baltic States |
| title_full_unstemmed | Self-rated health habits, mental health, emotional intelligence, and impulsivity across the Baltic States |
| title_short | Self-rated health habits, mental health, emotional intelligence, and impulsivity across the Baltic States |
| title_sort | self rated health habits mental health emotional intelligence and impulsivity across the baltic states |
| topic | physical activity obesity subjective health perceived stress healthy eating Estonia |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1522918/full |
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