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Identifying Correlates of Young Adults' Weight Behavior: Survey Development
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Larson, Nicole; Neumark-Sztainer, Dianne; Story, Mary; van den Berg, Patricia; Hannan, Peter J. – American Journal of Health Behavior, 2011
Objective: To describe the development and psychometric properties of survey measures relevant to eating, physical activity, and weight-related behaviors among young adults. Methods: Focus groups and reliability testing guided the development of the Project EAT-III survey. The final survey was completed by 2287 young adults. Results: The…
Descriptors: Young Adults, Psychometrics, Physical Activities, Focus Groups
Alcohol Use, Eating Patterns, and Weight Behaviors in a University Population
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Nelson, Melissa C.; Lust, Katherine; Story, Mary; Ehlinger, Ed – American Journal of Health Behavior, 2009
Objective: To explore associations between alcohol, alcohol-related eating, and weight-related health indicators. Methods: Cross-sectional, multivariate regression of weight behaviors, binge drinking, and alcohol-related eating, using self-reported student survey data (n = 3206 undergraduates/graduates). Results: Binge drinking was associated with…
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Obesity, Student Attitudes, Drinking
Are Body Dissatisfaction, Eating Disturbance, and Body Mass Index Predictors of Suicidal Behavior in Adolescents? A Longitudinal Study
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Crow, Scott; Eisenberg, Marla E.; Story, Mary; Neumark-Sztainer, Dianne – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2008
Disordered eating, body dissatisfaction, and obesity have been associated cross sectionally with suicidal behavior in adolescents. To determine the extent to which these variables predicted suicidal ideation and attempts, the authors examined these relationships in a longitudinal design. The study population included 2,516 older adolescents and…
Descriptors: Obesity, Body Composition, Females, Suicide
Alternative High School Students: Prevalence and Correlates of Overweight
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Kubik, Martha Y.; Davey, Cynthia; Fulkerson, Jayne A.; Sirard, John; Story, Mary; Arcan, Chrisa – American Journal of Health Behavior, 2009
Objective: To determine prevalence and correlates of overweight among adolescents attending alternative high schools (AHS). Methods: AHS students (n=145) from 6 schools completed surveys and anthropometric measures. Cross-sectional associations were assessed using mixed model multivariate logistic regression. Results: Among students, 42% were…
Descriptors: High Schools, Obesity, Incidence, Health Conditions
Developing School-Based Bmi Screening and Parent Notification Programs: Findings from Focus Groups with Parents of Elementary School Students
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Kubik, Martha Young; Story, Mary; Rieland, Gayle – Health Education & Behavior, 2007
School-based body mass index (BMI) screening and parent notification programs have been advanced as an obesity prevention strategy. However, little is known about how to develop and implement programs. This qualitative study explored the opinions and beliefs of parents of elementary school students concerning school-based BMI screening programs,…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Information Needs, Obesity, Body Composition
Parents of Elementary School Students Weigh in on Height, Weight, and Body Mass Index Screening at School
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Kubik, Martha Y.; Fulkerson, Jayne A.; Story, Mary; Rieland, Gayle – Journal of School Health, 2006
School-based body mass index (BMI) screening and parent notification programs have been recommended as a childhood overweight prevention strategy. However, there are little empirical data available to guide decision making about the acceptability and safety of programs. A pilot study was conducted using a quasiexperimental research design. In fall…
Descriptors: Body Composition, Parent Attitudes, Parents, Elementary School Students