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Dittmar, Helga; Halliwell, Emma; Ive, Suzanne – Developmental Psychology, 2006
Reports an error in "Does Barbie make girls want to be thin? The effect of experimental exposure to images of dolls on the body image of 5- to 8-year-old girls" by Helga Dittmar, Emma Halliwell and Suzanne Ive ("Developmental Psychology," 2006 Mar, Vol 42[2], 283-292). A substantive error occurs in the Body shape dissatisfaction section on page…
Descriptors: Rating Scales, Developmental Psychology, Self Concept, Females
Faigenbaum, Avery; Mediate, Patrick – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2006
This article provides an overview of medicine ball training. Specifically, it describes "Medicine Ball for All," a physical activity program designed to provide children and teenagers with a meaningful learning experience that is consistent with their developmental needs. The article focuses on developing a safe, successful, and inexpensive…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Physical Education, Muscular Strength, Stimulation