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Direct linkBoe, Kathy; Tillotson, Elizabeth A. – Journal of School Nursing, 2006
The rise in the number of cases of skin cancers, both melanomas and nonmelanomas, has prompted increased awareness and educational efforts to limit sun exposure. Because 80% of lifetime sun exposure occurs before the age of 18, educating parents and adolescents to incorporate sun-protective behaviors into daily routines is particularly important.…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Health Education, Safety, School Nurses
Peer reviewedProkhorov, Alexander V.; And Others – Adolescence, 1993
Conducted seven-year cohort study of adolescents in two communities, one of which had school-based intervention on cardiovascular health promotion. Physical appearance was most valued characteristics of adolescents in both communities and was only value which grew in importance over time. Students in intervention community tended to retain…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Attitude Change, Behavior Patterns, Change Strategies
Peer reviewedLindsay, Gordon B.; Rainey, Jacquie – Journal of School Health, 1997
Research has shown that adolescent tobacco users are much more likely to progress to illicit drugs than are nonusers. This article suggests potential psychosocial reasons for progression based on principles of learning theory, Theory of Reasoned Action, Health Belief Model, and Cognitive Dissonance. Also discusses neuropharmacologic components to…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Patterns, Cognitive Dissonance, Health Behavior
Peer reviewedSmall, Stephen A.; And Others – Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 1993
Costs and benefits that adolescents perceive for engaging or not engaging in potentially health-harming behaviors of alcohol use and nonmarital sexual intercourse were studied for over 2,400 seventh through twelfth graders. Perceptions of costs and benefits are related to gender, age, and the behaviors themselves. (SLD)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Age Differences, Behavior Patterns, Cost Effectiveness
Peer reviewedWalter, Heather J.; And Others – American Journal of Public Health, 1992
A survey of 531 tenth graders in an Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) epicenter confirms their risk of acquiring the AIDS virus. Because socioenvironmental factors may strongly influence AIDS risk behavior, elucidation of the social influence process among adolescents should become a prevention research priority. (SLD)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescents, Behavior Patterns, Disease Control
Download full textBerliner, BethAnn – 1993
Preventionists have long recognized that the transition from elementary to secondary school represents a period of uncertainty and profound change in young adolescents' lives. This paper offers a research-based primer for teachers and other preventionists. It builds upon the prevention literature that focuses on protective factors as well as the…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adolescents, Behavior Modification, Behavior Patterns
