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Obesity: Influencing Behavioral Consumption Through Meal Kit Distribution, Alejandro Hernandez

Capstone Projects and Master's Theses

Founded in 2002, Everyone’s Harvest is a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to providing access to healthy, affordable fruits and vegetables through certified farmers markets and community food programs. Its key initiatives—Fresh Rx, Market Match, Edible Education and Farms Together —focus on alleviating nutrition insecurity and combating diet-related health conditions by providing vulnerable populations the resources to purchase, or receive, fresh produce and gain nutritional knowledge. This study explores a new intervention: the distribution of farmers' market meal kits as a complementary strategy to the current Edible Education program. These meal kits, which feature seasonally available produce and pre-measured ingredients, aim to …

A063: Electroencephalogram (Eeg) Signal Analysis For College Students' Attention And Meditation Level In Yoga Courses, Zhonghui He, Fangxin Li, Xi Qi, Honglin Chen

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

PURPOSE: Yoga is associated with psychological and physiological benefits, including relaxation and increased attention. Electroencephalograms (EEG) signals reflect the electrical activity of the brain and transformed Alpha and Beta brainwaves into meditation and attention values. This study primarily aimed to measure college students’ attention and meditation level in yoga courses. The secondary aim was to explore yoga’s effect on students’ cognitive ability.

METHODS: The study selected two yoga classes in the first semester of 2023 in an academic university in China. Using convenience sampling methods, 16 college students who attended yoga courses voluntarily participated in this study. All learning phases, …

A086: The Mechanisms Of Mental Fatigue Among Table Tennis Athletes From The Perspective Of Positive Psychology, Jingyi Xie, Bin Wang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Objective: In the realm of competitive sports, mental fatigue, as a prevalent negative psychological phenomenon, not only adversely affects athletes' immediate competitive performance, but also impedes their long-term career progression. This issue is particularly acute among table tennis athletes who endure persistent pressures and concerns. Presently, there is a burgeoning interest in investigating athletes' mental fatigue through the lens of positive psychological attributes. Notably, temperamental optimism fosters the development of positive cognitions and enhances psychological resilience. Similarly, cognitive reappraisal facilitates the augmentation of positive emotional experiences. Investigating the relationship between these variables and table tennis athletes' mental fatigue holds promise …

A123: The Study Of Intervention Effect Of Promoting And Inhibiting Kinesio Tape On Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Ruyun Wang, Runzhe Wang, Zihan Yang, Yunhao Cui, Caixia Li, Xin Zhang, Shilun Hou

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: The patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), which might be caused by weakness and delayed activation of the vastus medialis obliquus (VMO), as well as tightness of the vastus lateralis (VL), gravely affects daily lives and exercises. Kinesio tape (KT) are often used to prevent and treat musculoskeletal diseases. Different application directions and tension levels can produce a promoting or inhibitory effect. If KT could improve the symptoms of PFPS through coordinating imbalanced muscles, it has positive significance. This study aimed to explore the effects of three KT application methods on PFPS and compare them with placebo, to explore possible psychological …

A130: Exercise Goal Orientations, Behavioral Regulation, Physical Activity, And Subjective Vitality Among Chinese University Students, Mingyue Yi, Chuzhu Wu

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Introduction/objective: Subjective vitality is a crucial factor for overall well-being, as it positively impacts both physiological and psychological health. However, the underlying process through which exercise goal orientations (GOEM) predict subjective vitality (SV), mediated by exercise regulations (BREQ) and physical activity (PA), need further elucidated. This study aimed to investigate the direct effect of GOEM on SV, as well as the mediating role of BREQ and PA.

Methods: A sample of 492 Chinese university students (47% are female; 27% are freshman, 28% are sophomore, 23% are junior, and 22% are senior) completed self-report measures including the Subjective Vitality Scale, Goal …

A147: Tai Chi For College Students: Optimal Dose And Impact – A Meta-Analysis, Lijuan Yi, Guohao Wang, Yi Liu, Ting Shen, Chan Peng, Mengqi Liao

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background and Purpose: Insufficient physical activity in college students correlates with various physical and mental health complications. Tai Chi, as a mindful-body practice, exhibits potential physiological and psychosocial advantages potentially mitigating these concerns. This systematic review intended to amalgamate existing evidence to thoroughly explore the impacts of Tai Chi and ascertain its optimal implementation parameters for enhancing the physical and psychological well-being of college students.

Method: We systematically searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in the following databases: PubMed, the Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Chinese Wan Fang Data, Chinese Scientific Journal Database (VIP), and Chinese Biomedical Medicine …

What Is The Evidence? Updates In The Use Of Antenatal Corticosteroids For Patients At Risk Of Preterm Birth, Moti Gulersen, Cynthia Gyamfi-Bannerman

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Papers

Antenatal corticosteroids have long been considered one of the most important antenatal therapies available for pregnant patients at risk of preterm birth based on the associated reduction of neonatal morbidity and mortality following their administration. However, despite decades of research since their incorporation into routine clinical practice, a number of key questions related to antenatal corticosteroid use remain. These include evaluating the impact of antenatal corticosteroids at gestational ages outside of the previously recommended window of 24 0/7–33 6/7 weeks of gestation, determining factors associated with optimal steroid timing in order to reduce unnecessary exposure, alterations in its dosing regimen, …

A160: Effects Of Social Support On College Students' Exercise Behavior: The Mediating Role Of Exercise Self-Efficacy, Yuqing Yang, Liping Liu, Shanping Chen, Tiantian Guo

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Improving college students’ physical fitness and health has been a critical concern for the state and society. Existing studies have shown that exercise self-efficacy and social support are essential intrinsic and extrinsic factors influencing college students’ exercise behavior. This study is based on the theory of social support. It replaced positive psychology with exercise self-efficacy, analyzed the influence of social support on college students’ exercise behavior, and explored the mediating role of exercise self-efficacy between social support and exercise behavior.

Methods: 807 college students were randomly selected for the survey using the Perceived Social Support Scale, Physical Exercise Behavior …

A001: Research On The Physical Education Teaching Model Of Professional Physical Fitness For Navigation Majors, Jianmin Yao

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Research Purpose: Due to the unique working environment of seagoing vessels, the physical and mental health of crew members is put to special tests. This requires students majoring in navigation not only to have basic vocational and technical abilities, but also to have physical fitness to adapt to future work environments.

Research methods: This study used literature review, survey interviews, and logic analysis to analyze the physical fitness required for seafarers to work and live on ships.

Research results: 1. Choose activities that meet the basic professional needs of seafarers, such as swimming, high-altitude diving, and surface survival, to exercise …

A002: Developing An Instrument To Measure Perceived Costs In Physical Education, Benzheng Li, Bo Shen

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Expectancy-value theorists believe that students' motivation hinges on their beliefs regarding their potential for academic success and the significance they attribute to the task at hand. Cost is typically conceptualized as a subcomponent of value and represents students’ perceptions of what they must give up to succeed or engage in a task. To date, the concept of cost has received scant attention and there has been no established instrument in physical education (PE). This study was designed to develop and validate an instrument to measure perceived costs in PE.

Method: There were two waves of data collection. In wave …

A065: Analysis Of The Prediction Of Adolescent Depressive Diseases And The Mediating Effect Of Exercise Factors Based On Basic Census Data, Qiang Lee, Zhan Xu, Shengyong Xu, Yiling Shi, Hefeng Zhou

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Objective: By analyzing census databases, we aimed to understand the correlation between depression and other psychological and physiological diseases. Further, we expanded our research to the correlation with physiology, lifestyle habits, and other aspects. At the same time, we attempted to use artificial intelligence methods to predict the risk of depression, obtain relevant models, and derive depression.

Methods: Data from census databases were used in this research. Traditional data analysis methods were used for basic quantitative analysis, and highly correlated data with depression was selected for prediction model building.

Results: (1) Analysis showed a significant correlation between depression and other …

A056: Association Between Physical Fitness Level And State-Trait Anxiety Among Chinese College Students, Huiting Wang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Purpose: This cross-sectional study aimed to explore the association between physical fitness levels and state-trait anxiety psychology among Chinese college students through quantitative data analysis.

Methods: With the approval and consent of the Ethics Committee of Soochow University, 4,500 undergraduate students at Soochow University in the age range of 18 to 22 years old were recruited through simple random sampling to participate in the questionnaire survey in November 2020. Physical fitness was reflected by the results of the National Physical Fitness Test for college students, and their state-trait anxiety status was reflected by the scores of the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. …

A075: Smartphone Dependency In College Students With Experiences Of Being Bullied: A Moderated Mediation Model, Pengfei Wang, Yulong Yang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background and Objectives: Among college students, individuals who have experiences of being bullied often exhibit a higher tendency towards smartphone dependency and lower levels of self-control, which further intensifies the degree of smartphone dependency. However, physical exercise may play a moderating role in this relationship, weakening the association between experiences of being bullied and self-control. This study aimed to explore this complex relationship and construct a moderated mediation model to further investigate the underlying psychological and behavioral mechanisms of smartphone dependency among college students.

Methods: A sample of 761 Chinese college students (age: 19.21 ± 0.99; 192 males, 569 females) …

A078: The Relationship Between Bullied Middle School Students And Depression: A Two-Modulated Model, Ting Xiao, Yang Liu, Lei Xu, Tiancheng Zhang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background and Purpose: Being bullied has a negative impact on the psychological health of middle school students, particularly leading to an increase in depressive symptoms. However, physical exercise and family support may play a positive role in alleviating the level of depression among bullied students. This study aimed to explore the moderating effect of physical exercise and family support on depressive symptoms among bullied middle school students.

Methods: A survey research design was employed to collect relevant data from bullied middle school students using self-reported questionnaires. The sample comprised N = 476 bullied middle school students (age = 12.25 ± …

A093: The Spillover Effect Of Chinese Sportswear Brands' Relationship Quality: A Perspective Of Confucian Yuanfen Culture, Ruichen Yang, Hemin Song

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Domestic Chinese sportswear brands have shown a growth trend with the development of Chinese economy. Chinese consumers' brand preferences are shifting from foreign sportswear brands to domestic brands. This indicates an increasingly strong relationship between Chinese consumers and domestic sportswear brands. We used a brand relationship quality scale based on Chinese Confucian yuanfen culture, considering it as a second-order reflective-formative construct. The purpose of this study was to explore the spillover effect of Chinese consumers' relationships with domestic sportswear brands on their preference for domestic sportswear brands. It aimed to provide possible explanations for the psychological mechanisms behind Chinese …

A105: Correlation Analysis Between Cognitive Style And Judgment Accuracy Of Tennis Umpires In Zhejiang Province, Kairui Cai, Wensheng He

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: The influence of cognitive style on decision-making in sports has always been a hot research direction in sports psychology. As the law enforcers in the stadium, the individual cognitive style of the umpire in the penalty will also affect the results of a game to an extent. This paper studied the accuracy of on-the-spot decision-making judgment of tennis umpires classified by field dependent-field independent cognitive style and provided a new idea and scientific method for the selection and cultivation of tennis umpires.

Methods/Design: In this experiment, literature method, experimental method, mathematical statistics, logical analysis method and other related research …

A099: Bidirectional Association Between Grip Strength And Health-Related Quality Of Life: A Cross-Lagged Panel Model, Yuke Yang, Yan Gao, Liangyu Zhao, Yining Hu, Lu Chen, Jingquan Hu, Wenze Sui

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background: Grip strength (GS) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) are both pivotal determinants of physical and mental well-being in middle-aged and older adults. While the relationship between GS and HRQoL has been established, further exploration is needed to understand the direction and underlying mechanisms of this relationship. This study aimed to longitudinally examine the bidirectional association between GS and HRQoL, and whether this association differs based on smoking behaviors.

Methods: Based on two waves of data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), including 6,314 individuals 45 years and older, male 3,021 (47.85%) and female 3,293 (52.15%), …

A103: The Relationship Between Physical Activity, School Adjustment And Mental Health In High School Students, Yining Hu, Yan Gao, Xiangren Yi, Yuke Yang, Liangyu Zhao, Wenze Sui, Jingquan Hu, Lu Chen, Xiaosheng Dong

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

PURPOSE: School-adaptive behavior refers specifically to the positive and negative behaviors that individuals exhibit in the school environment and can be summarized in terms of both social competence and antisocial behavior. Research has demonstrated that physical activity contributes positively to an individual's physical and mental health and quality of life. It can also improve the adjustment difficulties of adolescents in school and indirectly enhance their school adjustment ability. This study aimed to examine the relationship between physical activity levels and school adjustment behaviors, the mediating role of mental health status, and gender differences among high school students in Shandong Province. …

A114: Effect Of Four-Way Boxing Exercise On Cognitive Flexibility Of High School Students With Depression Tendency, Tongtong Hao

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Purpose: In recent years, depressive symptoms are more prominent than other psychological problems among Chinese high school students. Cognitive flexibility impairment is one of the important cognitive impairments in depression. The four-way boxing practice has the characteristics of rich content of action and various forms of practice.

Methods: This study used the method of literature, mathematical statistics, questionnaire and experiment, and four-way boxing practice as the intervention.

Results: The total score of the cognitive flexibility scale was negatively correlated with the scores of the self-rating depression scale (all P’s < 0.05). The cognitive flexibility of high depression prone high school students was significantly lower than that of low depression prone high school students. The results showed that: (1) In the self-rating depression scale, the total score of the experimental group was significantly lower than that of the pre-test (P < 0.05), but there was no significant change in the control group; (2) In the cognitive flexibility scale, the total score and the controllable subscale scores of the experimental group were significantly higher after the test than before the test (P < 0.05), and the scores of the selective subscale after the test were significantly higher than before the test (P < 0.05), but there were no significant changes in the control group; (3) In Stroop color word test, the post-test response of the experimental group was significantly lower than that of the pre-test (P < 0.05), while the control group had no significant change (P > 0.05); In the Wisconsin card test, the reaction time of the …

A129: Middle School Students Of Bullying Victimization And Internet Addiction: A Moderating Mediation Model, Yang Liu, Ting Xiao, Lei Xu, Jinyin Peng, Yuanyuan Ma, Yiyi Chen, Tiancheng Zhang, Wei Zhang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background and Objective: Internet addiction is a prevalent issue among today's adolescents, particularly among students who experience bullying victimization. Furthermore, anxiety is a common psychological response among these students, which can further exacerbate their internet addiction. However, physical exercise, as an effective regulator, has the potential to alleviate the severity of internet addiction in middle school students who are victims of bullying. This study aimed to investigate the factors influencing internet addiction in students who experience bullying victimization, with the goal of providing a theoretical basis for intervention and prevention strategies targeting internet addiction in this population.

Methods: A sample …

A137: Meeting 24-Hour Movement Guidelines And Affect Balance In Children And Adolescents: A Multiple-Mediation Model Analysis, Shanshan Xu, Weitan Zhong, Weizhong Dong, Caifeng Zhao, Liang Hu

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: The Canadian 24-hour movement guidelines recommend an adequate level of physical activity, a limited amount of recreational screen time use, and sufficient sleep duration for children and adolescents. Affect balance is essential for children and adolescents’ physical health, psychological health, academic achievement and long-term development. Daily movement behaviors have been shown to influence affect balance with limited research. Whether and how meeting 24-hour movement guidelines relates to affect balance remains unclear. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between meeting 24-hour movement guidelines and affect balance, and to explore the mediating effects of executive function and …

A153: Virtual Intelligent Sports Equipment: Gender Differences In Consumer Psychology Among College Students, Xinyi Zhu, Shanping Chen, Yuyan Wu

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Purpose: Virtual Intelligent Sports Equipment (VISE) primarily refers to sports fitness mobile applications. Scholars utilize the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) to explore the psychological factors underlying consumption behavior. However, existing research lacks sufficient attention to gender differences. Investigating gender differences is crucial for a deeper understanding of consumer psychology, facilitating the formulation of gender-specific marketing strategies. This study aimed to analyze the consumption psychology of VISE among college students, examining gender differences to provide insights for promoting high-quality development in the sports industry.

Method: Undergraduate students from four universities in northwest China were surveyed, yielding 1,333 valid questionnaires (726 females, …

A018: Dual-Process Advantages Of Ball Players In Sport-Related Domains, Xuechen Mao

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background: Based on a dual-process framework, two qualitatively different modes of processing guide human behaviour. Type 1 processes refer to automatic, unconscious processing that can be responsible for Task 1, while Type 2 processes refer to controlled, conscious processing required by Task 2. Although many existing sport psychology studies emphasize that the dual-process model can be applied to the sports domain, this application has shortcomings. The first debate of this application is whether dual-process advantages in athletes are limited to sport-specific realms. Furthermore, although the dual-process framework pays more attention to automatic processes (Type 1 processes), it loses sight of …

Biological Validation Of Peak-Width Of Skeletonized Mean Diffusivity As A Vcid Biomarker: The Markvcid Consortium, Alison M Luckey, Saptaparni Ghosh, Chen-Pin Wang, Alexa Beiser, Rebecca Bernal, Zhiguang Li, Djass Mbangdadji, Elyas Fadaee, Haykel Snoussi, Angel Gabriel Velarde Dediós, Hector A Trevino, Monica Goss, Laura J Hillmer, Christopher E Bauer, Adam M Staffaroni, Lara Stables, Marilyn Albert, Jayandra J Himali, Thomas H Mosley, Lars Forsberg, Vilmundur Guðnason, Baljeet Singh, Herpreet Singh, Kristin Schwab, Joel H Kramer, Gary A Rosenberg, Karl G Helmer, Steven M Greenberg, Mohamad Habes, Danny J J Wang, Brian T Gold, Hanzhang Lu, Arvind Caprihan, Myriam Fornage, Lenore J Launer, Konstantinos Arfanakis, Sudha Seshadri, Charles Decarli, Pauline Maillard, Claudia L Satizabal

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

BACKGROUND: Peak-width of skeletonized mean diffusivity (PSMD), a neuroimaging marker of cerebral small vessel disease (SVD), has shown excellent instrumental properties. Here, we extend our work to perform a biological validation of PSMD.

METHODS: We included 396 participants from the Biomarkers for Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia (MarkVCID-1) Consortium and three replication samples (Cohorts for Heart and Aging Research in Genomic Epidemiology = 6172, Rush University Medical Center = 287, University of California Davis Alzheimer's Disease Research Center = 567). PSMD was derived from diffusion tensor imaging using an automated algorithm. We related PSMD to a composite measure …

Exploring The Contribution Of Mobile Money To The Well-Being Of Rural Tanzanian Villagers And Assessing Their Readiness To Adopt A Similar Model To Advance Their Healthcare Access An Exploratory Study, Sr. Magdalena P. Chubwa

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

Background: Healthcare for rural villages in Tanzania has always been rudimentary. Lack of the infrastructure and poverty are among the many obstacles facing this population’s access to healthcare. While, the rise of telehealth has improved access to healthcare in many parts of the world, its use in rural Tanzania has been extremely limited to poor internet access. However, given the availability of non-internet connected mobile phones in rural Tanzania, the potential to use this devise to improve healthcare access exists. Individuals using mobile phones for financial transactions may be motivated to access healthcare via telehealth by using their non-internet connected …

Discrimination, Sexual Orientation, And Alcohol Amongst Latine, Brian Juarez

Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations

Existing research acknowledges the influence of discrimination on alcohol use, this study emphasizes the equally significant role of sexual orientation on alcohol use. Associations between these factors and alcohol consumption demonstrate the necessity for ongoing research to analyze their intricate relationships and subsequent health outcomes. This study highlights the crucial need for an in-depth exploration of discrimination as well as marginalized identities as contributing factors in alcohol consumption.

Using a quantitative approach to assess secondary data gathered from the National Alcohol Surveys (NAS), this paper underscores the importance of a comprehensive and timely approach to research the multifaceted impact of …

Service Provider Perceptions Of Systems Serving Individuals Experiencing Homelessness: A Needs Assessment And Strategic Plan In Johnson City, Tn, Opal Frye-Clark

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This Integrated Learning Experience (ILE) investigates service providers' perceptions of Johnson City, Tennessee's homelessness services, aiming to inform a city-wide strategic plan for reduction. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study gathered qualitative data through in-depth interviews with service providers in 2022 and quantitative data via a 2024 survey. The research focused on those directly involved in serving or significantly influencing the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness (IEH). Three key aims guided the investigation: (1) To analyze provider perspectives to identify community assets, opportunities, barriers, and unmet needs, informing a comprehensive needs assessment; (2) To refine these findings through SWOT analysis …

Understanding The Association Between Neighborhoods And Adolescent Sleep: Evidence From Add Health, Sam J Neally, Breanna J P Rogers, Yangyang Deng, Mohammad Moniruzzaman, Qian Xiao, Kosuke Tamura

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

INTRODUCTION: Research suggests that perceived neighborhood social environments (PNSE) may contribute to gender and race/ethnicity-based sleep disparities. Our study aimed to examine associations between PNSE factors and adolescents' sleep patterns. As a secondary aim, we examined how gender and race/ethnic groups might moderate these associations.

METHOD: Data came from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health (n=5158; mean age=15.34 years). Four self-reported sleep outcomes were created: 1) sleep duration (hours/night), 2) short sleep (≥8 hours [reference] vs <8 >hours), 3) parental set bedtime (10:00 PM/earlier [reference] among girls vs by 11:00PM vs by/after 12:00AM), and 4) sleep satisfaction (enough …

Economic Disadvantage During Childhood, Obesity, And Diabetes Across Three Birth Cohorts Of Older Mexicans, Jesús-Daniel Zazueta-Borboa, Rafael Samper-Ternent, Rebeca Wong, Neil Mehta

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

OBJECTIVES: Diabetes prevalence has increased markedly in Mexico. We examined the individual and joint contributions of economic disadvantage during childhood (EDDC) and elevated body weight on diabetes prevalence in 3 cohorts of Mexican adults.

METHODS: Data on those 60-69 years old from the 1930-1939, 1940-1949, and 1950-1959 birth cohorts in Waves 1 (2001), 3 (2012), and 5 (2018) of the Mexican Health and Aging Study were used. EDDC was defined as the absence of a toilet in the household before age 10. Body mass status was defined using self-reported perceived body image at age 50. Diabetes was based on respondent …

The Life And Discoveries Of Yellapragada Subbarow, Nikhil R, Varuni Pragya, Subramanian Ramaswamy, Shiva Prasad B N, Mahabaleshwar Mamadapur

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

Dr. Yellapragada Subbarow was a researcher, teacher, and a wizard of wonder drugs who constantly made efforts in the discoveries/ inventions such as vitamins, anti-vitamins, antibiotics, and many more by disentangling the mysteries of nature for the betterment of the people. He inspired the youngsters to take up the challenges and to stand up above mediocrity. The reward for his achievement was delayed. The article describes a true humanist's journey, discoveries, and his achievements that are largely unknown to date.