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Publication Date: 2008
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Community Capacity-Building in Schools: Parents' and Teachers' Reflections from an Eating Disorder Prevention Program
Russell-Mayhew, Shelly; Arthur, Nancy; Ewashen, Carol
Alberta Journal of Educational Research, v54 n2 p227-241 Sum 2008
A pilot research study to examine the effect of a wellness-based intervention on improving students' body image, personal attitudes, and eating behaviors highlighted the importance of a healthy school environment. Parent and teacher focus groups were conducted to explore the perceived influences of wellness-based interventions designed for parents, teachers, and students. Results support movement toward wellness-based programming and suggest that school-community capacity-building may be a worthwhile framework for continued study in relation to programming to prevent eating disorders. Excerpts from focus group data illustrate key themes in relation to change and demonstrate the importance of capturing both the content of the wellness-based interventions and the process of interaction in the schools. This pilot study found that interventions in schools that focus on wellness and target parents, teachers, and students are effective in terms of building capacity for promoting positive change in students' attitudes and behaviors.
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Self Concept, Focus Groups, Eating Disorders, Wellness, Educational Environment, Prevention, Body Composition, Attitude Change, Eating Habits, Environmental Influences, Parent Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes, Program Effectiveness, School Community Programs, Parent Participation, Student Participation, Teacher Participation
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Language: English
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