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Hoppenfeld, Jared; Graves, Stephanie J.; Sewell, Robin R.; Halling, T. Derek – Public Services Quarterly, 2019
Sedentary behavior has increased over the last several decades, and this has led to major life-threatening health issues. Texas A&M University Libraries has introduced an innovative idea in three of their buildings. This case study highlights the implementation of Bike Desks at an academic library while offering strategies for other libraries…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Academic Achievement, Academic Libraries, Furniture
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Ajiboye, Samuel Kolawole; Aina, Josephine Shola; Oyebanji, Temitope Oyeyemi; Awoniyi, Samuel Adebayo – European Journal of Educational Sciences, 2014
The age of first sex has significantly reduced generally in the modern society, particularly Nigeria. Youths often dare the consequences of premarital sex to fulfil sexual desire which in most cases have dire effects on their health, education and social lives. This study investigated possible causes of premarital sex among youths as perceived by…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Etiology, Sexuality, Behavior Patterns
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Clemens, Holly; Thombs, Dennis; Olds, R. Scott; Gordon, Karen Lowry – Journal of American College Health, 2008
Objective: The authors' aim in this study was to determine, after adjustment for the effects of body mass index and socio-demographic measures, whether sex-specific weight control norms would have significant independent relationships with the weight control behavior of college women and men. Participants: The authors used an anonymous…
Descriptors: College Students, Body Composition, Health Promotion, Beliefs
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Scott, Cynthia G.; Ambroson, DeAnn L. – Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 1995
Reports the results of a study that examines differences in substance-related attitudes, use patterns, and related consequences among three typical college campuses in order to underscore the need for campuses to develop and market prevention/intervention programs based on the unique patterns inherent on their individual campuses. (LKS)
Descriptors: Attendance Patterns, Behavior Patterns, College Students, Differences