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Overweight-related victimisation in pre-adolescent boys and girls
… in childhood. The current study aimed to extend previous work and investigate the frequency of overweight-related victimisation and its psychological correlates in preadolescent boys and girls. It was hypothesised that victimised children would have lower self-esteem, more body dissatisfaction, …
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Pre-adolescent music listening behaviours on the Cape Flats
This chapter investigates the origin and statement of the problem. It examines the point of departure and theoretical framework for the investigation. The importance of the problem 1s examined. The investigation poses questions which are central to it and proposes a hypothesis for the study. The …
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A multidimensional assessment of pre-adolescent lifestyle: A mixed methods study
Collaborative research into the different aspects of a child’s lifestyle to address concerns of obesity and sedentary behavior is not conclusive. It is imperative to address major influences for lifestyle behaviors such as physical activity (PA), nutrition intake (NI), weight status, and knowledge …
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A Description of Pre-Adolescent Suicidal Ideation by Mental Health Professionals in Washington State
… to suicidal ideation and suicide attempts in preadolescent children as described by health professionals in Washington state. Interview participants, made up of mental health therapists in private and public practice, emergency room personnel, school psychiatrists, and nurses in psychiatric …
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Understanding the pathways for pre-adolescent girls to social deviancy and possible early substance use initiation
… overt aggression, relational aggression and adolescent deviant social behaviors.This dissertation was comprised of two studies based on data drawn from the Family Health Project: Marital Discord, Parenting and Child Outcomes, a 5 year longitudinal study with 3 waves of data (S. Carrere, …
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Experiences of professionals working with pre-adolescent children who are using psychoactive substances in Regina, SK
… and accessing support for substance use among pre-adolescents from the point of view of professionals working with children under age of 12, and, 2) examine how these professionals’ views on pre-adolescent substance use inform what services this population receives. The goal of the study was …
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An Examination of Racial Differences in Anxiety Disorder Symptom Structure and Trajectories among Pre-Adolescent Female Youth
… the experience of anxiety among children and adolescents is well documented in the literature, relatively little empirical study has focused on this topic. Existing research is essentially void of studies into gender-specific aspects of anxiety development and maintenance or race-based …
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An art therapy approach to increase the self-esteem of Latina pre-adolescent girls using narrative therapy
… the transition from childhood to adolescence (pre-adolescence) is a period of time with increased psychological problems, especially for girls (Moksnes & Espnes, 2012). Self-esteem begins to drop in girls in pre-adolescence and further declines in adolescence (Hartz & Thick, 2005). Latina …
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Development of a Body Figure Scale and Assessment of Overweight in a Multi-Ethnic Pre-Adolescent Population
… no figure scale targets multi-ethnic or minority pre-adolescent populations. This study sought to discern the favored design parameters, including format and stance, for the creation of an evidence-based body figure scale for use with mixed populations of youth. Eighty-nine fourth and fifth-grade …
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Factors associated with obesity in South African mothers and their pre-adolescent daughters : a cross-cultural validation and comparison study
… factors such as the biology of individuals (presented as genetics, age, gender) that contribute to the high obesity epidemic, there are behavioural determinants, along with economic, socio-cultural and environmental factors which are largely extrinsic, that either directly or indirectly …
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Occurrence and quality of information concerning guidance of the pre-adolescent (9-11 years) in guidance columns distributed by newspaper syndicates
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Children's sport - the physiological effects of a season's participation
… investigate the relative exercise intensities of pre-adolescent children participating in competitive games and practices of basketball, badminton, netball and tennis. (ii) to examine physiological, anthropometric and strength profiles of pre-adolescent children from the above mentioned sporting …
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Determinants of left ventricular mass as measured by Doppler echocardiography in pre-adolescents
… to determine sexual maturation. Carotid Pulse pressure was assessed by applanation tomometry in the left carotid artery. Cardiac mass was measured by Doppler Echocardiography. Images of cardiac structures were taken using B-Mode and were then translated to M- Mode. The dimensions at the end …
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Violent Media Images as Socializing Agents: An Analysis of Role Models
… some of the most formative years being those of pre-adolescence and adolescence. During this time, children typically distance themselves from the influence of their parents and seek role models whom they wish to emulate. Advancements in technology have led to subsequent increases in rates of …
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Strain-dependent and age-dependent effects of acute, chronic, and withdrawal from chronic nicotine on fear conditioning.
… nicotine on these cognitive functions. Thus, the present study characterized the effects of acute, chronic, and withdrawal from chronic nicotine administration on fear conditioning in 8 strains of inbred mice. Furthermore, nicotine withdrawal-related changes in somatic signs and the elevated plus …
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The natural history of sleep disordered breathing in 6-11 year old Caucasian and Hispanic children
… has been conducted to determine the prevalence and correlates of SDB in young children. The Tucson Children's Assessment of Sleep Apnea study (TuCASA) is a prospective cohort study designed to determine the prevalence of objectively documented SDB in pre-adolescent children and to …
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EXPLORING THE VISUAL REPRESENTATION OF TEEN IDOLS
Exploring the Visual Representation of Teen Idols investigates the meaning of North American teen idols and their depiction in mass media and contemporary art. Young celebrities and entertainers, especially those in the popular music industry and produced by the Disney Company, are regarded as teen …
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