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Direct linkKendzor, Darla E.; Reitzel, Lorraine R.; Businelle, Michael S. – Health Education & Behavior, 2015
This pilot study was conducted to explore the associations between stressors related to homelessness and modifiable health risk factors (poor diet, insufficient physical activity, and overweight/obesity) and to provide direction for future research. Participants (N = 57) were homeless adults enrolled in a smoking cessation program. Analyses were…
Descriptors: Stress Variables, Risk, Homeless People, Smoking
Gregg, Melanie J.; Bedard, Andrea – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2016
Purpose: A pilot study was conducted to describe the physical activity experiences and perceived benefits of and barriers to physical activity participation for patrons of a homeless shelter. The resulting pilot data may be used to inform the creation of and support for physical activity and sport programs for those experiencing homelessness.…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Homeless People, Emergency Shelters, Pilot Projects
Miller, Peter M. – Educational Administration Quarterly, 2009
Purpose: This From the Field article describes an emerging model of boundary spanning leadership in homeless education. Drawing from the pilot program that is being implemented in conjunction with the Homeless Children's Education Fund in Pittsburgh, the article identifies areas of promise and potential limits to university faculty involvement…
Descriptors: Homeless People, Disadvantaged Youth, Housing Needs, Emergency Shelters
Salz, Arthur; Trubowitz, Julius – Phi Delta Kappan, 1992
In 1989, Queens College (New York) launched its Big Buddy program pairing college students with homeless youngsters. Designed to assist homeless children and increase the college community's sensitivity to homelessness, the pilot project helped provide a secure environment, build positive relationships, expand the children's world, improve…
Descriptors: College Students, Community Services, Elementary Secondary Education, High Risk Students
