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Peer reviewedHarrison, Patricia A.; Narayan, Gopalakrishnan – Journal of School Health, 2003
Investigated whether 9th graders' participation in school team sports, exclusively or in combination with other extracurricular activities, would relate to higher levels of psychological functioning and healthy behavior than participation in other extracurricular activities alone or nonparticipation. Participants in any type of extracurricular…
Descriptors: Athletics, Extracurricular Activities, Grade 9, Health Behavior
Peer reviewedJames, Delores C. S.; And Others – Journal of School Health, 1996
Focus groups were used to examine ninth graders' participation in school nutrition programs, their opinions about the programs, and suggestions for improvements. Students expressed intense dislike and distrust of school meals. Suggestions for improvement included improving food's taste and appearance, serving a wider variety and more fresh fruits…
Descriptors: Eating Habits, Food, Grade 9, High School Freshmen
Peer reviewedMartin, Gary L.; Newman, Ian M. – Journal of School Health, 1982
A sample of 38 ninth-grade students was tested with a randomized response questionnaire designed to ask respondents sensitive questions with the assurance that responses would remain anonymous. Results of the investigation indicate that this technique can be used effectively with ninth-grade students and with large groups of individuals to obtain…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Confidentiality, Grade 9, Health Behavior
Peer reviewedJames, Delores C. S.; Rienzo, Barbara A.; Frazee, Carol – Journal of School Health, 1997
Study used focus group interviews with ninth graders to help develop a nutrition education video and teacher's guide for Florida high schools. Students believed a video would be successful, expressed interest in 10 nutrition topics, recommended using teen actors with varying body types, and suggested no more than three or four topics per video.…
Descriptors: Comprehensive School Health Education, Eating Disorders, Eating Habits, Focus Groups
Peer reviewedMcBride, Colleen M.; And Others – Journal of School Health, 1995
Describes a study that tested a model that included individual and environmental indicators of bonding to predict smoking, substance use, and sexual activity among secondary students. Individuals reporting high levels of bonding were less likely to exhibit high-risk behavior, regardless of gender. School environment directly influenced ninth…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Alcohol Abuse, Attachment Behavior, Drug Abuse
Peer reviewedGrunbaum, Jo Anne; And Others – Journal of School Health, 1995
Describes an approach to help school districts conduct needs assessment of school health programs, emphasizing injury, violence, smoking, substance use, sexual behavior, nutrition, and physical activity. Researchers surveyed students and district personnel, observed physical education classes, interviewed faculty, and analyzed school lunch menus.…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse, Eating Habits, Grade 11
