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Moore, Justin B.; Davis, Catherine L.; Baxter, Suzanne Domel; Lewis, Richard D.; Yin, Zenong – Journal of Rural Health, 2008
Background: Research suggests significant health differences between rural dwelling youth and their urban counterparts with relation to cardiovascular risk factors. This study was conducted to (1) determine relationships between physical activity and markers of metabolic syndrome, and (2) to explore factors relating to physical activity in a…
Descriptors: Rural Youth, Obesity, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level
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Sharp, Erin Hiley; Caldwell, Linda L.; Graham, John W.; Ridenour, Ty A. – Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 2006
Time spent in freely chosen leisure activities offers a distinct developmental context that can support positive youth development; however this potential for growth depends in part on adolescent interest and engagement in their free time activities. Research indicates that many adolescents report experiencing boredom, instead of interest, in…
Descriptors: Self Motivation, Parent Influence, Adolescents, Interests
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Toldson, Ivory A. – Journal of Negro Education, 2006
A study examines the long-term effects of a family process program on social and cognitive competence and aggressive and deviant behavior among rural African American adolescents. Results suggest that family processes influence the status and changes in adolescent competence and behavior, while analysis of covariant structures suggest that…
Descriptors: Financial Problems, Adolescents, Depression (Psychology), Interpersonal Competence