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Gråstén, Arto; Wang, John K. C.; Huhtiniemi, Mikko; Jaakkola, Timo – European Physical Education Review, 2023
This study examined moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) trends in physical education (PE) classes and beyond school hours in children's need satisfaction profiles over 3 years. Participants were 445 (girls 256, boys 189) Finnish schoolchildren (M[subscript age] = 11.26 ± 0.32 years). Need satisfaction self-reports and accelerometer-based…
Descriptors: Measurement Equipment, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Physical Education
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Pikkarainen, Merja Tellervo; Hakala, Juha T.; Kykyri, Virpi-Liisa – International Journal of Educational Psychology, 2021
The present study aims to provide insights into the experiences of early school leavers within the Finnish context. We conducted a narrative inquiry among eleven early school leavers who were in prison when they were interviewed. Self Determination Theory (SDT), more specifically the concept of frustration of the three basic psychological needs of…
Descriptors: Dropouts, Dropout Attitudes, Foreign Countries, Self Determination
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Pölkki, Pirjo L.; Vornanen, Riitta H. – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2016
Day care in Finland comprising care, education and teaching--called Educare or the ECEC model--can be used as an open care (community care) support measure for children whose development is at risk. The general aim of the study was to investigate whether the needs of child welfare client children and their parents are fulfilled in day care…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Child Welfare, Child Safety, Parenting Skills