Descriptor
| Behavior Modification | 2 |
| Gender Differences | 2 |
| Life Style | 2 |
| Obesity | 2 |
| African Americans | 1 |
| Biology | 1 |
| Cognitive Restructuring | 1 |
| College Students | 1 |
| Content Validity | 1 |
| Correlation | 1 |
| Cultural Differences | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Source
| American Journal of Health… | 2 |
Author
| Madanat, Hala N. | 2 |
| Hawks, Steven | 1 |
| Hawks, Steven R. | 1 |
| Merrill, Ray M. | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 2 |
| Information Analyses | 1 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
Education Level
| Higher Education | 1 |
Audience
| Researchers | 1 |
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewed
Download full text
Direct linkHawks, Steven R.; Madanat, Hala N. – American Journal of Health Education, 2003
At the national level, obesity and obesity-related illnesses are increasing dramatically. As with many other public health problems, some racial and ethnic populations are disproportionately affected. This article presents current information on the prevalence and consequences of obesity for racial and ethnic groups in the United States and…
Descriptors: Racial Differences, Obesity, Public Health, Incidence
Hawks, Steven; Merrill, Ray M.; Madanat, Hala N. – American Journal of Health Education, 2004
This article describes the development and validation of an instrument designed to measure the concept of intuitive eating. To ensure face and content validity for items used in the Likert-type Intuitive Eating Scale (IES), content domain was clearly specified and a panel of experts assessed the validity of each item. Based on responses from 391…
Descriptors: College Students, Obesity, Eating Disorders, Content Validity
