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Nelson, Helen J.; Kendall, Garth E.; Burns, Sharyn K.; Schonert-Reichl, Kimberly A. – Journal of School Nursing, 2017
Bullying in schools is a major health concern throughout the world, contributing to poor educational and mental health outcomes. School nurses are well placed to facilitate the implementation and evaluation of bullying prevention strategies. To evaluate the effect of such strategies, it is necessary to measure children's behavior over time. This…
Descriptors: Measurement Techniques, Aggression, Bullying, Child Behavior
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Mendonça, Gerfeson; Cheng, Luanna Alexandra; Mélo, Edilânea Nunes; de Farias, José Cazuza, Jr. – Health Education Research, 2014
The objective of this review was to systematically synthesize the results of original studies on the association between physical activity and social support in adolescents, published until April 2011. Searches were carried out in Adolec, ERIC, Lilacs, Medline, SciELO, Scopus, SportsDiscus and Web of Science electronic databases and the reference…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Social Support Groups, Correlation, Questionnaires
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Michael, Shannon; Dittus, Patricia; Epstein, Joyce – Journal of School Health, 2007
Background: Family and community involvement in schools is linked strongly to improvements in the academic achievement of students, better school attendance, and improved school programs and quality. Method: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention conducts the School Health Policies and Programs Study every 6 years. In 2006,…
Descriptors: Comprehensive School Health Education, Health Programs, Family Involvement, Community Involvement
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Kyle, Tonja M.; Brener, Nancy D.; Kann, Laura; Ross, James G.; Roberts, Alice M.; Iachan, Ronaldo; Robb, William H.; McManus, Tim – Journal of School Health, 2007
Background: The School Health Policies and Programs Study (SHPPS) 2006 examined 8 components of school health programs: health education, physical education and activity, health services, mental health and social services, nutrition services, healthy and safe school environment, faculty and staff health promotion, and family and community…
Descriptors: Health Services, Physical Education, Health Education, Health Promotion
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Lee, Sarah M.; Burgeson, Charlene R.; Fulton, Janet E.; Spain, Christine G. – Journal of School Health, 2007
Background: Comprehensive school-based physical activity programs consist of physical education and other physical activity opportunities including recess and other physical activity breaks, intramurals, interscholastic sports, and walk and bike to school initiatives. This article describes the characteristics of school physical education and…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Health Promotion, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level