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Direct linkJacobs, Wura; Goodson, Patricia; Barry, Adam E.; McLeroy, Kenneth R. – Journal of School Health, 2016
Background: Despite previous research indicating an adolescents' alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) use is dependent upon their sex and the sex composition of their social network, few social network studies consider sex differences and network sex composition as a determinant of adolescents' ATOD use behavior. Methods: This systematic…
Descriptors: Gender Differences, Social Networks, Drinking, Smoking
Blanc, Ann K.; Bruce, Judith – Journal of Research on Adolescence, 2013
This special issue addresses an ambitious set of concerns around the experience of adolescents in the majority world: expanded models of development, successful models of intervention, and the impact of globalization. The papers, which vary widely in both substance and methodology, make a substantial contribution to pushing forward the boundaries…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Gender Differences, Adolescent Attitudes, Intervention
Wurdak, Mara; Kuntsche, Emmanuel; Wolstein, Jörg – Drugs: Education, Prevention & Policy, 2017
Aims: Developing and evaluating an email-based intervention (EBI) to enhance alcohol-related parenting skills and reduce alcohol consumption among adolescents. Methods: Over four weeks, participating parents received a weekly email containing scientific findings, practical advice and exercises in relation to such topics as alcohol-related…
Descriptors: Electronic Mail, Intervention, Program Development, Program Evaluation
Chang, Maiga, Ed.; Popescu, Elvira, Ed.; Kinshuk, Ed.; Chen, Nian-Shing, Ed.; Jemni, Mohamed, Ed.; Huang, Ronghuai, Ed.; Spector, J. Michael, Ed.; Sampson, Demetrios G., Ed. – Lecture Notes in Educational Technology, 2019
This book focuses on the interplay between pedagogy and technology, and their fusion for the advancement of smart learning environments. It discusses various components of this interplay, including learning and assessment paradigms, social factors and policies, emerging technologies, innovative application of mature technologies, transformation of…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Teaching Methods, Second Language Learning
Ahrens, Kym R.; Katon, Wayne; McCarty, Carolyn; Richardson, Laura P.; Courtney, Mark E. – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 2012
Purpose: To evaluate the association between history of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) and having transactional sex among adolescents who have been in foster care. Methods: We used an existing dataset of youth transitioning out of foster care. Independent CSA variables included self report of history of sexual molestation and rape when participants…
Descriptors: Age, Rape, Children, Foster Care
Download full textStanbury, Stacey; Bruce, Mary Alice; Jain, Sachin; Stellern, John – Journal of School Counseling, 2009
This article discusses the development, implementation, and effects of a middle school empathy building program that was designed to reduce bullying behavior. Results show that participants in the intervention group reported engaging in significantly less bullying behavior as compared to the control group, and the program was particularly…
Descriptors: Bullying, Empathy, Program Development, Program Implementation
Kim, Dong-Sik; Cho, Youngtae; Cho, Sung-Il; Lim, In-Sook – Journal of School Health, 2009
Background: This study examined the mediating function of body weight perception (BWP) in the relation between body mass index (BMI) and unhealthy weight control behaviors (UWCBs; eg, fasting, using diet pills, or laxatives), and between BMI and suicidal ideation. It also explored the correlation between exposure to multiple UWCBs and suicidal…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Body Composition, Females, Suicide
Bridgeland, John M.; Milano, Jessica A. – Civic Enterprises, 2012
There are millions of youth ages 16 to 24 who are out of school and out of work. They cost the nation billions of dollars every year and over their lifetimes in lost productivity and increased social services. They also represent an opportunity for the nation to tap the talents of millions of potential leaders and productive workers at a time when…
Descriptors: Out of School Youth, Unemployment, Disadvantaged Youth, Dropouts
Priebe, Gisela; Svedin, Carl Goran – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 2008
Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate disclosure rates and disclosure patterns and to examine predictors of non-disclosure in a sample of male and female adolescents with self-reported experiences of sexual abuse. Method: A sample of 4,339 high school seniors (2,324 girls, 2,015 boys) was examined with a questionnaire concerning…
Descriptors: Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse, Adolescents, Epidemiology
Tyc, Vida L.; Nuttbrock-Allen, Deanna; Klosky, James L.; Ey, Sydney – Health Education Journal, 2004
Objective: This study examines the relation between cognitive-motivational variables and self-reported health behaviours among adolescents. Design: Cross-sectional survey of adolescents via questionnaires delivered in classrooms. Setting: One large junior high school and two senior high schools located in the Memphis area. Method: Data from 257…
Descriptors: High Schools, Health Promotion, Health Behavior, Health Education
Holt, Cheryl L.; Shipp, Michele; Eloubeidi, Mohamad; Clay, Kimberly S.; Smith-Janas, Mary Ann; Janas, Michael John; Britt, Kristi; Norena, Maria; Fouad, Mona N. – Health Education Research, 2009
Screening is available and effective in colorectal cancer (CRC) control, but underutilized. The purpose of this study was to use focus group data to develop recommendations for the development of educational interventions to increase CRC screening, using an audience segmentation strategy. Demographic segments were based on urban-rural residence,…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Females, Physicians, Cancer
Brown, Stephen; Birch, David; Teufel, James; Kancherla, Viajava – American Journal of Health Education, 2006
Children and adolescents in the United States are increasingly overweight at younger ages. Many studies have investigated the issue from the perspective of professionals and other adults. This study assessed early adolescents' perceptions regarding the magnitude of, effects of, causes of, solutions for, and learning preferences related to…
Descriptors: Obesity, Health Education, Children, Adolescents
