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Layland, Eric K.; Caldwell, Linda L.; Ram, Nilam; Smith, Edward A.; Wegner, Lisa; Jacobs, Joachim J. – Prevention Science, 2022
An earlier trial of a school-based, preventative intervention, HealthWise South Africa, demonstrated some efficacy in preventing adolescent drinking and smoking in the Western Cape, South Africa. This was followed by the current implementation trial, which examined how implementation support conditions influenced adolescent drinking and smoking…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Substance Abuse, Drinking, Smoking
Amoke, Chijioke Virgilus; Ede, Moses Onyemaechi; Umeano, Chizua Elsie; Okeke, Chinedu Ifedi; Onah, Sebastian Okechukwu; Ezeah, Malachy Anselm; Nwaogaidu, John Chidubem – International Journal of Higher Education, 2021
The study investigated the interaction effect gender on academic procrastination and achievement orientation among in-school adolescents. The study adopted a pretest posttest non-equivalent control group quasi-experimental design with a population of 804 SS II students (518 female and 286 males). The sample size of 129 SS II students from Udenu…
Descriptors: Gender Differences, Adolescents, Student Behavior, Academic Achievement
Betts Razavi, Tiffani; Mahmoudi, Hoda – Journal of Peace Education, 2023
Despite attention to the importance of the role of women in peacemaking, there is a curious gap in the peace education literature in gender differences research and study of the specific impact of peace education on girls and women. In this article, we explore some of the reasons for this trend and propose that looking for differences is important…
Descriptors: Gender Differences, Peace, Females, Religion
Ares, Gastón; Vidal, Leticia; Otterbring, Tobias; Aschemann-Witzel, Jessica; Curutchet, María Rosa; Giménez, Ana; Bove, Isabel – Health Education & Behavior, 2021
Communication campaigns are expected to contribute to increase the efficacy of nutritional warnings. In this context, the aims of the present work were (a) to evaluate how citizens perceive different types of messages for a communication campaign and (b) to determine if personal characteristics such as gender, age, and educational level, as well…
Descriptors: Public Health, Public Opinion, Information Dissemination, Individual Characteristics
Ghobari Bonab, Bagher; Khodayarifard, Mohamad; Geshnigani, Ramin Hashemi; Khoei, Behnaz; Nosrati, Fatimah; Song, Mary Jacqueline; Enright, Robert D. – Journal of Educational Psychology, 2021
This research investigated the effectiveness of a forgiveness education program on reducing anger and ethnic prejudice and improving forgiveness in Iranian adolescents. There were 224 (Persian, Azeri, and Kurdish) male and female students in 8th grade who were selected from 3 provinces: Tehran, Eastern Azerbaijan, and Kurdestan. Schools were…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Altruism, Interpersonal Relationship, Program Effectiveness
Poškus, Mykolas Simas; Valickiene, Rasa Pilkauskaite; Kuzinas, Arvydas – Discourse and Communication for Sustainable Education, 2020
Three field studies using norm-based public service announcements were carried out in a university context. The studies yielded inconclusive results, pointing toward the need to investigate the contextual and individual effectiveness of persuasive communication based on making social norms salient. The presented studies are discussed as the first…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Persuasive Discourse, Sustainability, Recycling
Tobe, Erica; Eschbach, Cheryl; Weber, Robert; Ortquist, Jinnifer; Hendrian, William V. – Journal of Financial Counseling and Planning, 2021
An evaluation was implemented over a 3-year period to assess a statewide financial capability program for low-income, diverse clientele in Michigan. Pre- and post- program evaluation data was used to determine knowledge gain and intended behavior change. Follow-up evaluation data confirmed behavior changes across 10 financial practices. Using the…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Low Income Groups, Money Management, Program Evaluation
Lindsay, Sally; Rezai, Mana; Kolne, Kendall; Osten, Victoria – Health Education Journal, 2019
Background: Although gender plays an important role in health, most healthcare providers lack knowledge in providing gender-sensitive care. Offering gender-sensitivity training for healthcare providers can help to address gender-based health inequalities. Method: A mixed-methods systematic review of gender-sensitivity training programmes or…
Descriptors: Intervention, Allied Health Personnel, Gender Differences, Training
Zeichner, O. – Journal of Educational Technology, 2019
The centrality of the internet in contemporary society as well as its advantages and dangers reinforce the need for safe internet education in a formal school setting. One hundred and eight school pupils tried out educational programs for intelligent use of the internet in one focused seminar day. This study examines the impact on attitudes of…
Descriptors: Internet, Intervention, Safety, Program Effectiveness
Naidoo, Saloshni; Satorius, Benn K.; de Vries, Hein; Taylor, Myra – Journal of School Health, 2016
Background: Bullying behavior in schools can lead to psychosocial problems. School-based interventions are important in raising student awareness, developing their skills and in planning to reduce bullying behavior. Methods: A randomized controlled trial, using a school-based educational intervention to reduce verbal bullying, was conducted among…
Descriptors: Bullying, Verbal Communication, Randomized Controlled Trials, Intervention
Yang, Jieun; Park, Eun-Cheol; Lee, Sang Ah; Lee, Sang Gyu – Health Education & Behavior, 2019
Background: Hand washing is an effective way to prevent transmission of infectious diseases. Education and promotional materials about hand washing may change individuals' awareness toward hand washing. Infectious disease outbreak may also affect individuals' awareness. Aims: Our study aimed to examine associations between hand-washing education…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Human Body, Hygiene, Health Education
Musa, Titilayo Monsurat – Journal of Education and Practice, 2017
Adolescents' sexual risk-taking behavioural issues have generated concerns among parents, teachers and social workers. The study examined the effects of self-efficacy training programmes on adolescents' sexual risk-taking behaviour and also investigated whether socio-economic status and gender would moderate the effects of treatment on sexual…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Adolescents, Secondary School Students, Sexuality
Heo, Moonseong; Irvin, Erica; Ostrovsky, Natania; Isasi, Carmen; Blank, Arthur E.; Lounsbury, David W.; Fredericks, Lynn; Yom, Tiana; Ginsberg, Mindy; Hayes, Shawn; Wylie-Rosett, Judith – Journal of School Health, 2016
Background: HealthCorps provides school wellness programming using curricula to promote changes in nutrition, mental health, and physical activity behaviors. The research objective was to evaluate effects of implementing its curricula on nutrition, mental health, and physical activity knowledge and behavior. Methods: Pre- and postsurvey data were…
Descriptors: Health Behavior, Knowledge Level, Eating Habits, Gender Differences
Eick, Uri; Rubinstein, Tanya; Hertz, Shai; Slater, Aylon – Journal of LGBT Youth, 2016
Hoshen, the Hebrew acronym for "Education & Change", is a nonprofit, nationwide education and information center for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in Israel. The main educational method Hoshen uses is the personal story told by volunteers. The present study aimed to examine whether this activity,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Homosexuality, Sexual Orientation, Sexual Identity
Wernick, Laura J.; Kulick, Alex; Dessel, Adrienne B.; Graham, Louis F. – Research on Social Work Practice, 2016
Objective: This study evaluates the effectiveness of an intervention using theater and dialogue to raise awareness about homophobia and transphobia and increase intentions to participate in macro-level change efforts around lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQQ) issues. Methods: Using a pretest-posttest design, this…
Descriptors: Consciousness Raising, Social Bias, Homosexuality, Sexual Identity