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Crombie, Patricia-Ann; Brunet, Jennifer; Sabiston, Catherine M. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2011
Although physical activity may provide a means for adolescents to improve their physical appearance and subsequently lessen body-related concerns, the fear of being negatively evaluated by others can act as a barrier to physical activity. Moreover, environments where people are constantly looked at and evaluated--such as physical education…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Activities, Self Concept, Body Composition
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Leets, Laura; Sunwolf – Journal of Moral Education, 2005
This study identified and described adolescents' exclusion rules and how they were related to their real world exclusionary behaviours. Adolescents (N=682) were asked to provide (a) an account and rationale for excluding a peer who wanted to join their group; and (b) general rules for when exclusion was fair. A content analysis of the narratives…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Social Isolation, Content Analysis, Peer Groups
Middleton, Kathleen – 1989
This document is a teacher's guide for using The Sexual Decision-Making Series for Teens, consisting of three interactive fiction books that address the following topics for young people: sexual abstinence ("Too Soon for Sex?"), birth control ("Taking Chances with Sex"), and the prevention of sexually transmitted disease…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Contraception, Decision Making, Guidelines
Osman, Betty B.; Blinder, Henriette L. – 1995
This book describes what makes it so difficult for young people with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder (ADD) to get along in their world and suggests ways that parents, teachers, and other caregivers can help them with their social as well as their educational problems. Chapters address: (1) the characteristics and social…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Attention Deficit Disorders, Children