The Relationship Between Sense of Coherence, Wellbeing and Lifestyle in a Covid-19 Period

The relationship between sense of coherence (SOC), well-being and lifestyle during a stress period, such as COVID-19, is still under discussion."e present study aimed to evaluate two models that can clarify the role of SOC as a predictor of well-being and lifestyle and the relationship between well-being and health behavior."is can help be!er understand the factors behind well-being and a healthy lifestyle during stress period, such as pandemic COVID-19. "e study involved 1065 subjects (mean age = 44.9 years; SD = 19.6 years). Structural equation model (SEM) was applied. In both models the SOC assumes the role of predictor for well-being and physical activity and nutrition. In the first model we verified whether well-being assumes a mediator role on physical exercise and nutrition; in the second model, nutrition and physical exercise were mediators of well-being."e results of SEM show that only the second model is the acceptable one, the fit index is adequate. SOC is predictive of well-being and physical activity. Physical activity in turn predicts social, emotional and psychological well-being. Identifying the relationship between SOC, well-being and lifestyle is important to be!er identify and clarify protective factors on which to intervene through tailored programs.