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Reiss, Elayne – Association for Institutional Research (NJ1), 2011
This study was guided by a research question regarding the efficacy of the AlcoholEdu program in increasing the use of protective behaviors among incoming college freshman of different drinking risk groups. Specifically, the researcher sought to determine which drinker risk groups, if any, showed the greatest degree of willingness to change…
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, College Freshmen, Alcohol Education, Drinking
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Yan, Tingjian; Wilber, Kathleen H.; Aguirre, Rosa; Trejo, Laura – Gerontologist, 2009
Purpose: This study assessed the effectiveness of Active Start, a community-based behavior change and fitness program, designed to promote physical activity among sedentary community-dwelling older adults. Design and Methods: A quasi-experimental design was used. Data were analyzed using a within-group pretest-post-test design to calculate changes…
Descriptors: Quasiexperimental Design, Intervention, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level
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Park-Higgerson, Hyoun-Kyoung; Perumean-Chaney, Suzanne E.; Bartolucci, Alfred A.; Grimley, Diane M.; Singh, Karan P. – Journal of School Health, 2008
Background: Youth violence and related aggressive behaviors have become serious public health issues with physical, economic, social, and psychological impacts and consequences. This study identified and evaluated the characteristics of successful school-based violence prevention programs. Methods: Twenty-six randomized controlled trial (RCT),…
Descriptors: Intervention, Violence, Prevention, Public Health