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Evaluating MyPlate: An Expanded Framework Using Traditional and Nontraditional Metrics for Assessing Health Communication Campaigns
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Levine, Elyse; Abbatangelo-Gray, Jodie; Mobley, Amy R.; McLaughlin, Grant R.; Herzog, Jill – Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 2012
MyPlate, the icon and multimodal communication plan developed for the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), provides an opportunity to consider new approaches to evaluating the effectiveness of communication initiatives. A review of indicators used in assessments for previous DGA communication initiatives finds gaps in accounting for…
Descriptors: Outcome Measures, Measurement Techniques, Evaluation Methods, Dietetics
A National Survey of Alcohol Prevention Programs on College Campuses
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Odom, Kate L. – ProQuest LLC, 2010
As alcohol-related incidents and tragedies continue to be a major concern on college campuses, researchers and college counseling center directors struggle to find the most effective alcohol prevention programs Several theories have been adapted to form the foundation of prevention programs. These programs have then been evaluated to discover…
Descriptors: Prevention, Interviews, Program Development, Guidance Centers
Promoting Appropriate Behavior through Social Skill Instruction.
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Bogdan, Joan; Dye, Jerilyn; Leitner, Bonnie; Meersman, Roxanne – 1996
This action research project examined the impact of a social skills curriculum on the behavior of targeted second, fourth, and fifth graders. Problems in student behavior were documented through an analysis of records of peer mediation, student referrals, and staff surveys. The intervention consisted of a social skills curriculum, "Second…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Change Strategies, Conflict Resolution
Improving Primary Level Interpersonal Skills through Conflict Resolution, Cooperative Learning and Children's Literature.
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Bell, Mary; And Others – 1997
This research project devised and evaluated a program for improving primary grade students' interpersonal skills to reduce their inappropriate behaviors when interacting with others. Teacher surveys, journals and observations of children's behavior were used to document poor interpersonal skills in kindergartners through third graders in four…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Childrens Literature, Conflict Resolution, Cooperative Learning
Improving Social Skills at the Elementary Level through Cooperative Learning and Direct Instruction.
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Dohrn, Laurie; Holian, Eleanor; Kaplan, Debra – 2001
This action research project implemented and evaluated a program for improving social development of elementary school students in order to lessen disruptive behavior in physical education class. The targeted population consisted of elementary school children in second, fourth, and fifth grades in a growing rural, middle class community. Anecdotal…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Change Strategies, Classroom Techniques
Evaluation of Social Competence Training in the Schools.
Mannarino, Anthony P.; And Others – 1980
The usefulness of problem-solving training with emotionally troubled students and of peer ratings as an index of change was investigated to determine the success of an early intervention program. During a 14-week period, advanced undergraduates (N=6) conducted a small-group intervention program focused on social skills training for 32 maladaptive…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Classroom Research