Promoting Health through the Use of Storytelling.

Moody, Linda E.; Laurent, Mary

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ERIC Number: EJ296010

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Publication Date: 1984

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Promoting Health through the Use of Storytelling.

Moody, Linda E.; Laurent, Mary

Health Education (Washington D.C.), v15 n1 p8-10,12 Jan-Feb 1984

Storytelling can be used to motivate people toward good health behaviors. When Seminole Indians were told health-related folktales, they became more aware of obesity and diabetes problems. Suggestions for developing stories and questions are listed along with recommendations and conclusions. (DF)

Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Folk Culture, Health Behavior, Health Education, Life Style, Lifelong Learning, Nonformal Education, Self Care Skills, Story Telling

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Language: English

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