ERIC Number: EJ1042848
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014-Sep
Pages: 19
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0192-6365
EISSN: N/A
Available Date: N/A
Balancing Passion and Priorities: An Investigation of Health and Wellness Practices of Secondary School Principals
Beisser, Sally R.; Peters, Randal E.; Thacker, Valerie M.
NASSP Bulletin, v98 n3 p237-255 Sep 2014
Given the increased attention on school-based programs to decrease obesity and emphasize fitness among children, there is an alarming lack of attention on health and wellness of school administrators. This study investigated the work-life balance, health, and nutrition status of secondary administrators in one Midwest state using an online survey. Results indicated disparity between administrators' perceived responsibility to foster healthy school environments and their personal wellness modeling. Stress levels and years of experience were found to affect wellness modeling.
Descriptors: Obesity, Health Promotion, Child Health, Wellness, Secondary Schools, Principals, Administrator Role, Nutrition, Online Surveys, Administrator Responsibility, Educational Environment, Family Work Relationship, Life Style, Administrator Attitudes, Mixed Methods Research, Competence, Stress Variables, Middle Schools, High Schools, Rural Schools, Urban Schools, Suburban Schools, Gender Differences, Private Schools, Public Schools
SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: http://sagepub.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education; Middle Schools; Junior High Schools; High Schools
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A
Author Affiliations: N/A