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The Effect Of Peer Presence On Moderate-To-Vigorous Physical Activity, Nancy Thao
The Effect Of Peer Presence On Moderate-To-Vigorous Physical Activity, Nancy Thao
University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations
The CDC estimated that rates of children’s physical activity are extremely low which could lead to various health problems (e.g., hypertension, lipid disorders). Fortunately, previous research has demonstrated that peers, specifically peers identified as preferred, might influence children’s levels of physical activity. However, this variable has not been experimentally manipulated. The purpose of the current study was to assess the effects of peer presence on the MVPA exhibited by kindergarten children, by exposing participants to peers identified as preferred. Results indicated that the presence of a peer identified as preferred increased the levels of MVPA for one participant but failed …
Engagement In Behavioral Parent Training: Review Of The Literature And Implications For Practice, Anil Chacko, Scott A. Jensen, Lynda S. Lowry, Melinda Cornwell, Alyssa Chimklis, Elizabeth Chan, Daniel Lee, Brenda Pulgarin
Engagement In Behavioral Parent Training: Review Of The Literature And Implications For Practice, Anil Chacko, Scott A. Jensen, Lynda S. Lowry, Melinda Cornwell, Alyssa Chimklis, Elizabeth Chan, Daniel Lee, Brenda Pulgarin
College of the Pacific Faculty Articles
Engagement in behavioral parent training (BPT), including enrollment, attrition, attendance, within-session engagement, and homework completion, has long been a critical issue in the literature. Several estimates of various aspects of engagement have been suggested in the literature, but a systematic review of the available literature has never been accomplished. This review examines engagement data across 262 studies of BPT. Recruitment attrition, program attrition, attendance, and within-session engagement are examined across studies, with particular emphasis on the impact that SES, study purpose (efficacy vs. effectiveness), treatment format (individual vs. group), and age of child may have on those rates. Results of …