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Kiltz, Lisa; Fokkens-Bruinsma, M.; Jansen, E.P.W.A. – Higher Education Research and Development, 2023
In response to COVID-19 pandemic-related social restrictions, university students have reported being more depressed, lonelier, and less resilient, potentially affected by changes within the academic system. The present study investigates how students' social and physical well-being affect their psychological well-being and additionally explores…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, COVID-19, Pandemics, School Closing
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Mustari, Sohela; Rahman, Mehe Zebunnesa; Kar, Susmita – Prospects, 2022
This article describes the socio-psychological effects of school closure on school-going urban girls in Dhaka, Bangladesh, during the COVID-19 pandemic. It illustrates the life of urban students in Bangladesh during the school-closing time and relates it to their previous normal life. It asserts that the strengths of traditional schools have…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Psychological Patterns, School Closing, Attachment Behavior
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Jozkowski, Amanda C.; Cermak, Sharon A. – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2020
Background: Young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are at increased risk for a sedentary lifestyle and its associated health problems. In neurotypical (NT) individuals, social participation and enjoyment are related to physical activity engagement. Exergaming has been shown to increase energy expenditure compared to traditional video…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Interaction, Interpersonal Relationship
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Calderon, Raul, Jr.; Pupanead, Suporntip; Prachakul, Wimonmas; Kim, GunDo – Journal of American College Health, 2021
Objective: Describe and compare levels of happiness, psychological well-being, perceived stress, and health behaviors of university students. Participants: Thai university students were selected (N = 478) during November 2016 using random cluster sampling. Methods: A health and well-being questionnaire was constructed, translated from English to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Psychological Patterns, Well Being, Stress Variables
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van Schijndel-Speet, Marieke; Evenhuis, Heleen M.; van Wijck, Ruud; van Empelen, Pepijn; Echteld, Michael A. – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2014
Older people with intellectual disability (ID) are characterized by low physical activity (PA) levels. PA is important for reducing health risks and maintaining adequate fitness levels for performing activities of daily living. The aim of this study was to explore preferences of older adults with ID for specific physical activities, and to gain…
Descriptors: Older Adults, Mental Retardation, Physical Activity Level, Preferences
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Kreutz, Gunter; Ginsborg, Jane; Williamon, Aaron – Psychology of Music, 2009
This study focuses on health-promoting behaviours in students from two conservatoires, the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM, Manchester, UK; n =199) and the Royal College of Music (RCM, London, UK; n = 74). The research questions concern (a) the levels and types of health-promoting behaviours among performance students and (b) the association…
Descriptors: Health Behavior, College Students, Music Education, Self Efficacy
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Gaskin, Cadeyrn J.; Andersen, Mark B.; Morris, Tony – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2009
We used a life-history approach to investigate the meanings and experiences of physical activity in the life of a 25-year-old woman with severe cerebral palsy (Amy). Amy and her mother were interviewed about Amy's life and her involvement in physical activity. The conversation was audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. We interpreted Amy's story…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Cerebral Palsy, Disabilities
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Gillberg, Christopher – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2010
Co-existence of disorders--including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, tic disorder, developmental coordination disorder, and autism spectrum disorder--and sharing of symptoms across disorders (sometimes referred to as comorbidity) is the rule rather than the exception in child psychiatry and developmental…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Psychiatry, Young Children
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Poon, Cecilia Y. M.; Fung, Helene H. – International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 2008
This study examined the association between physical activity (PA) and psychological well-being--self-esteem and relatedness satisfaction--among 102 Hong Kong Chinese older adults. It also tested whether independent-interdependent self-construal moderated the association. Physical activity, self esteem, relatedness satisfaction, and self-construal…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Self Esteem, Older Adults, Measures (Individuals)
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Arendt, Jacob Neilsen – Social Indicators Research, 2005
The objective of this paper is to analyze the relationship between income and living conditions and well-being of elderly. The best from two worlds is used for this purpose: a Danish survey covering 1440 elderly aged 72 and 77 from 1997, connected to reliable register information on income, 1988-1996. Indicators of physical activity, social and…
Descriptors: Psychological Patterns, Low Income, Older Adults, Expenditures