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Gregory, Robert J.; Mustata, Georgian T. – Journal of Adolescence, 2012
Adolescents sometimes cut themselves to relieve distress; however, the mechanism is unknown. Previous studies have linked self-injury to deficits in processing emotions symbolically through language. To investigate expressive language of adolescent cutters, the authors analyzed 100 narratives posted on the Internet. Most narratives (n = 66)…
Descriptors: Self Concept, Pain, Expressive Language, Adolescents
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Reingle, Jennifer M.; Staras, Stephanie A. S.; Jennings, Wesley G.; Branchini, Jennifer; Maldonado-Molina, Mildred M. – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2012
Intimate partner violence is a significant public health problem, as these behaviors have been associated with a number of negative health outcomes including illicit drug use, physical injury, chronic pain, sexually transmitted diseases, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder. The current study examined the association between marijuana use…
Descriptors: Prevention, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Public Health, Adolescents
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Ballard, Elizabeth; Bosk, Abigail; Pao, Maryland – Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 2010
Whereas non-suicidal self injury (NSSI) is reported in 13-23% of adolescents and is an increasingly studied topic, there has been little investigation into the pathophysiology behind self-injury. This commentary examines recent research into pain and emotional distress to discuss implications for the manner we should understand, research, and…
Descriptors: Pain, Self Control, Injuries, Adolescents
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Cooper, Shelly C.; Hamann, Donald L.; Frost, Robert – Update: Applications of Research in Music Education, 2012
Musicians have recognized that physical problems often accompany playing, yet examinations of performance-related injuries and medical problems remain relatively new. The type of instrument played can affect musicians' pain-related problems as well as physical stature. The focus of this study was to determine whether physical intervention--easily…
Descriptors: Music Education, Student Attitudes, Intervention, Pain
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Pellecchia, Geraldine L. – International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 1993
Data were collected retrospectively from insurance information forms and histories of 111 patients (ages 14-84) referred to physical therapy for evaluation of back and/or neck pain. Analysis indicated that patients with compensable (work-related or motor vehicle accident) injuries infrequently acknowledged prior episodes of back or neck pain. (JDD)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Compensation (Remuneration), Etiology
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Linden, Paul – T.H.E. Journal, 1998
Examines computer use and repetitive strain injury (RSI) among children and young adults, emphasizing body-awareness training that teaches people to notice and feel body components; understand principles of relaxation, balance, and movement efficiency; and use economical and strain-free ways of accomplishing movements. Outlines elements of safety…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines
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Alexander, Leslie M.; Currie, Candace – Health Education, 2004
Increasing numbers of young people use Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for education, work and leisure activities. Research on ICT and Upper Limb Disorders (ULDs) in adults has shown that functional impairment, pain and discomfort in the upper limbs, neck and shoulder increases with frequency and duration of exposure to computer…
Descriptors: Health Education, Computer Uses in Education, Adolescents, Computers