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Butler, Scott M.; Black, David R.; Blue, Carolyn L.; Gretebeck, Randall J. – American Journal of Health Behavior, 2004
Objective: To examine diet, physical activity, and body-weight changes associated with relocation from home to university. Methods: Diet, fitness/physical activity, body-weight parameters and self-efficacy were assessed among 54 freshman women upon college entry and 5 months later. Results: Although caloric intake significantly decreased, a…
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Physical Activities, Drinking, Dietetics

Granner, Michelle L.; Black, David R.; Abood, Doris A. – American Journal of Health Behavior, 2002
Examined smoking and drinking levels relative to body dissatisfaction and drive for thinness among female college students. Student surveys indicated that frequency of smoking and drinking significantly and linearly related to body dissatisfaction and drive for thinness. Negative-affect reduction motivations for use of these substances more…
Descriptors: Black Students, Body Image, Body Weight, College Students