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Moderators of Theory-Based Interventions to Promote Physical Activity in 77 Randomized Controlled Trials
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Bernard, Paquito; Carayol, Marion; Gourlan, Mathieu; Boiché, Julie; Romain, Ahmed Jérôme; Bortolon, Catherine; Lareyre, Olivier; Ninot, Gregory – Health Education & Behavior, 2017
A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) has recently showed that theory-based interventions designed to promote physical activity (PA) significantly increased PA behavior. The objective of the present study was to investigate the moderators of the efficacy of these theory-based interventions. Seventy-seven RCTs evaluating…
Descriptors: Intervention, Physical Activity Level, Randomized Controlled Trials, Meta Analysis
A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of the Literature to Evaluate Potential Threats to Internal Validity in Probe Procedures for Chained Tasks
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Alexander, Jennifer L.; Smith, Katie A.; Mataras, Theologia; Shepley, Sally B.; Ayres, Kevin M. – Journal of Special Education, 2015
The two most frequently used methods for assessing performance on chained tasks are single opportunity probes (SOPs) and multiple opportunity probes (MOPs). Of the two, SOPs may be easier and less time-consuming but can suppress actual performance. In comparison, MOPs can provide more information but present the risk of participants acquiring…
Descriptors: Meta Analysis, Literature Reviews, Evaluation Methods, Teaching Methods
Associations of Parenting Dimensions and Styles with Externalizing Problems of Children and Adolescents: An Updated Meta-Analysis
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Pinquart, Martin – Developmental Psychology, 2017
The present meta-analysis integrates research from 1,435 studies on associations of parenting dimensions and styles with externalizing symptoms in children and adolescents. Parental warmth, behavioral control, autonomy granting, and an authoritative parenting style showed very small to small negative concurrent and longitudinal associations with…
Descriptors: Correlation, Parenting Styles, Behavior Problems, Meta Analysis
Effective Dementia Education and Training for the Health and Social Care Workforce: A Systematic Review of the Literature
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Surr, Claire A.; Gates, Cara; Irving, Donna; Oyebode, Jan; Smith, Sarah Jane; Parveen, Sahdia; Drury, Michelle; Dennison, Alison – Review of Educational Research, 2017
Ensuring an informed and effective dementia workforce is of international concern; however, there remains limited understanding of how this can be achieved. This review aimed to identify features of effective dementia educational programs. Critical interpretive synthesis underpinned by Kirkpatrick's return on investment model was applied. One…
Descriptors: Dementia, Program Effectiveness, Guidelines, Health Services
Examining the Concept of Choice in Sexual Health Interventions for Young People
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Spencer, Grace; Doull, Marion; Shoveller, Jean A. – Youth & Society, 2014
Concepts of choice are often drawn upon within sexual health promotion discourses to encourage young people to take "responsibility" for and promote their own sexual health and reproductive control. A systematic literature search using predefined inclusion criteria identified peer-reviewed articles focusing on sexual health interventions…
Descriptors: Sexuality, Discourse Analysis, Intervention, Literature Reviews
The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Supporting People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Narrative Review
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Harper, Sarah K.; Webb, Thomas L.; Rayner, Kelly – Behavior Modification, 2013
A number of studies have used mindfulness-based interventions to influence the behavior of people with intellectual disabilities, to improve their quality of life, and to reduce challenging behavior. The present review critically evaluates 18 studies and assesses the clinical and academic impact of their findings. Strengths identified included…
Descriptors: Metacognition, Intervention, Mental Retardation, Quality of Life
Time-Series Analysis of Counseling Research.
Sharpley, Chris. – Measurement and Evaluation in Guidance, 1981
Explains and demonstrates time-series statistical analyses with a case example. Argues graphs and nonparometrical statistical analyses are not valid methods for evaluating behavior change due to counseling. Suggests the use of time-series statistical analyses enables counselors to employ a reliable method of measuring change in counseling…
Descriptors: Accountability, Behavior Change, Counseling, Data Analysis