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Dyer, Samantha L.; Constantino, Nora; Chen, Li-Teng; Burns, Ryan D.; Fu, You – JTRM in Kinesiology, 2023
The average daily amount of physical activity (PA) expended by children in summer camp is unknown. The purpose of this study was to investigate the trends in PA and sedentary behavior in school-aged summer campers during an outdoor adventure summer camp. Participants were a convenience sample of school-aged children (N = 183; 102 males and 81…
Descriptors: Children, Physical Activity Level, Child Behavior, Measurement Equipment
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Bennett, Troy – Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership, 2019
This study investigated the influence of gender, age, and camp type on outcome achievements for children (aged 6 to 10) at summer camp. The outcome achievements measured were affinity for exploration, affinity for nature, camp connectedness, friendship skills, independence, perceived competence, problem-solving confidence, responsibility, and…
Descriptors: Influences, Counselor Attitudes, Recreational Activities, Summer Programs
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Grazioplene, Rachael G.; DeYoung, Colin G.; Rogosch, Fred A.; Cicchetti, Dante – Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 2013
Background: The differential susceptibility hypothesis states that some genetic variants that confer risk in adverse environments are beneficial in normal or nurturing environments. The cholinergic system is promising as a source of susceptibility genes because of its involvement in learning and neural plasticity. The cholinergic receptor gene…
Descriptors: Genetics, Personality Traits, Child Abuse, Environmental Influences
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Pavkov, Thomas W.; Walrath, Christine M. – Journal of Child and Family Studies, 2008
Our study explores the clinical and non-clinical characteristics associated with medication use among children with serious emotional disturbance who are referred into community-based family-driven system of care settings. Using data collected as part of the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children and Their Families Program…
Descriptors: Health Services, Family Income, Emotional Disturbances, Mental Health Programs