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Du, Chen; Luo, Nachuan; Wu, Linmeng; Gadd, Suzannah; Zhang, Xinyi; Tucker, Robin M. – Journal of American College Health, 2023
Objectives: To characterize the health behaviors and outcomes of first-year international students (FYIS) studying in the U.S. Participants and methods: Three different cohorts of FYIS from a large midwestern university in the U.S. completed three laboratory visits between August and March. The study began in 2017 and ended in March 2020.…
Descriptors: Health Behavior, Behavior Change, Body Weight, Human Body
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Das, Mahashweta; Relojo-Howell, Dennis – Journal on Educational Psychology, 2021
The association between General Mental Ability (GMA) and whole brain size was almost accepted universally. Association between the Performance Intelligence Quotient (PIQ) score with anatomical characteristics such as gender, height, weight, and brain size are also focused on many research articles. However, very little study has been made to…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Brain, Intelligence Quotient, Anatomy
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Lessard, Leah M.; Wang, Ethan Y.; Watson, Ryan J. – Journal of School Health, 2021
Background: Unhealthy weight control and disordered eating behaviors are prevalent among adolescents who identify as a gender and/or sexual minority (SGM). The current study examined how perceptions of school safety contribute to reduced negative weight control and eating behaviors across adolescents with diverse sexual and gender identities.…
Descriptors: School Safety, Sexual Orientation, Sexual Identity, Minority Group Students
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Dombrowski, Stefan C.; Gischlar, Karen L.; Green, Lauren; Noonan, Kelly; Martin, Roy P. – Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 2021
African Americans experience more than double the prevalence of low birth weight (LBW)/premature birth compared to their Caucasian counterparts, reflecting a public health crisis and a significant social justice concern. However, there is a paucity of LBW outcome studies in African American samples. There are even fewer that investigate…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Psychoeducational Methods, African Americans, Child Development
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Serang, Sarfaraz – New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, 2021
Longitudinal research is often interested in identifying correlates of heterogeneity in change. This paper compares three approaches for doing so: the mixed-effects model (latent growth curve model), the growth mixture model, and structural equation model trees. Each method is described, with special focus given to how each structures…
Descriptors: Longitudinal Studies, National Surveys, Growth Models, Structural Equation Models
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Stockall, Nancy; Cole, Corinna Villar; Contreras-Vanegas, Alma – Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools & Early Intervention, 2021
In this article, the authors identify possible indicators of cerebral visual impairments (CVI) in young children. Noticing the signs of cerebral visual impairment can assist occupational therapists in the early detection and therapy planning for preschoolers in early intervention programs. Several instructional models are described to meet the…
Descriptors: Visual Impairments, Neurological Impairments, Brain Hemisphere Functions, Body Weight
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Lessard, Leah M.; Lawrence, Samantha E.; Puhl, Rebecca M. – School Psychology, 2021
Weight-based victimization (WBV) is a common and consequential experience for adolescents with overweight and obesity. The current study examined the relative contributions of different school-based sources of WBV (i.e., peers, friends, teachers, coaches) on academic grades, as well as the role of teachers in mitigating the academic consequences…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Victims, Peer Relationship, Bullying
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True, Larissa; Martin, E. M.; Pfeiffer, K. A.; Siegel, S. R.; Branta, C. F.; Haubenstricker, J.; Seefeldt, V. – Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 2021
Childhood physical fitness relative to adult health outcomes coupled with scant longitudinal research indicates that tracking of fitness components throughout childhood/adolescence is imperative. The study examined the stability/tracking of 9 measures of fitness for boys and girls at 5 points throughout childhood/adolescence. Tracking coefficients…
Descriptors: Physical Fitness, Children, Adolescents, Age Differences
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Bryan, Charity; Sims, Sandra; Dunaway, Donna L.; Hester, Donna J. – Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 2022
The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the Health Eating Active Living (HEAL) United Curriculum and how HEAL United is leveraging their advocacy efforts to help K-12 students in Alabama live healthier lives.
Descriptors: Eating Habits, Child Health, Elementary Secondary Education, Life Style
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Olfert, Melissa D.; Barr, Makenzie L.; Mathews, Anne E.; Horacek, Tanya M.; Riggsbee, Kristin; Zhou, Wenjun; Colby, Sarah E. – Journal of American College Health, 2022
Objective: To examine health behavior and environmental perception differences among vegetarian and nonvegetarian students. Participants: First-year university students (n = 1078) from eight United States universities. Methods: Data were obtained from base 2015 and followup 2016 assessments. Vegetarians and nonvegetarians were compared for…
Descriptors: Health Behavior, Life Style, Eating Habits, College Freshmen
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Werner, Emily; Betz, Heather Hayes – Journal of American College Health, 2022
Objective: Assess physical activity (PA) and nutrition recommendation knowledge in college students. Participants: 71 students (n = 41 females; 18 to 22 years) measured in May of 2014. METHODS: Knowledge of existence and accuracy of PA and nutrition recommendations were assessed via a verbal survey. Results: Most (67.6%) were aware PA…
Descriptors: College Students, Physical Activity Level, Nutrition, Knowledge Level
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Winters-Stone, Kerri M.; Medysky, Mary E.; Stoyles, Sydnee; Bumgarner, Lauren; Witzke, Kara – Journal of American College Health, 2022
Objective: Over one-third of college students are overweight or obese and rates are rising. Whole body vibration (WBV) training could prevent weight gain but has not been tested in college students. Methods: Randomized controlled trial comparing thrice weekly WBV for 6 months to controls (CON) in undergraduate students. Feasibility included…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Obesity, Body Composition, Safety
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Kristen M. Lucibello; Catherine M. Sabiston; Ross M. Murray; Eva Pila; Kelly Arbour-Nicitopoulos; Jenna D. Gilchrist – Journal of Adolescence, 2025
Introduction: The present study examined the between- and within-person associations among negative weight-related experiences, weight bias internalization, and body shame, embarrassment, and pride in adolescents. Methods: Participants were 93 Canadian students (M[subscript age] = 15.54, 59.10% girls, 40.86% white) who completed a 5-day daily…
Descriptors: Body Composition, Self Concept, Body Weight, Social Bias
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Hongyuan Huang; Xiao Xiao – Journal of School Health, 2025
Background: Weight stigma is prevalent among adolescents and can negatively impact physical and mental health. This study examined the effects of a combined physical activity and attitude education intervention on weight stigma and related outcomes among high school students. Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 524 high…
Descriptors: Randomized Controlled Trials, Physical Activities, Body Weight, Social Bias
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Salami, Sedigheh; Ribeiro Bandeira, Paulo Felipe; Martins, Clarice; Hardy, Louise L.; Shams, Amir; Dehkordi, Parvaneh Shamsipour – Journal of Motor Learning and Development, 2023
Purpose: To examine the factor structure and measurement invariance of the Körperkoordinations Test Für Kinder (KTK) and covariates of motor competence in a sample of Iranian children aged 5-14 years. Methods: Participants were children aged 5-14 years (N = 432, 61% boys). Age, sex, and body mass index were collected. Confirmatory factor analysis…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Factor Structure, Psychomotor Skills, Children
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