Health as a value and its association with health-related quality of life, mental health, physical health, and subjective well-being

The current study examined the associations of health as a value with health and well-being outcomes. We analyzed cross-sectional data from 329 healthy Estonian blood donors (74% female, age range 17–64 years). Compared to the original higher-order values of Schwartz, health as a value was more strongly associated with health-related quality of life, mental health, and physical health. Associations of health value facets were higher for corresponding health outcomes than for dissimilar ones. Health values, however, were not associated with subjective well-being. In conclusion, our findings suggest that placing a high value on health benefits individuals’ health.