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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Parent, Teacher, and School Factors Associated with Over-the-Counter Drug Use among Multiracial Youth
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Vidourek, Rebecca A.; King, Keith A. – American Journal of Health Education, 2013
Background: Over-the-counter (OTC) drug use is an increasing health issue among adolescents. Purpose: This study investigated OTC drug use among 7th through 12th grade multiracial students in one metropolitan area. Methods: A total of 2134 students completed the PRIDE Questionnaire, which examines alcohol and other drug use. Results: A total of…
Descriptors: Drug Abuse, Parent Influence, Teacher Influence, Educational Environment
Teachers' Strategies to Positively Connect Students to School
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Vidourek, Rebecca A.; King, Keith A.; Bernard, Amy L.; Murnan, Judy; Nabors, Laura – American Journal of Health Education, 2011
Background: School connectedness is a leading school-based protective factor against youth engagement in risky behaviors. Research on teachers' individual practices in fostering school connections with their students is currently lacking. Purpose: The purpose of the present study was to address gaps in the research by examining elementary and…
Descriptors: Student School Relationship, Risk, Elementary School Teachers, Middle School Teachers
Non-Medical Prescription Drug Use among University Students
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Vidourek, Rebecca A.; King, Keith A.; Knopf, Ellen E. – American Journal of Health Education, 2010
Background: Non-medical prescription drug use is an increasing problem among university students. Purpose: The present study investigated university students' involvement in non-medical prescription drug (NMPD) use and associations between use and other risky behaviors. Methods: A sample of 363 university students completed a four page survey…
Descriptors: College Students, Health Education, Prevention, Drug Abuse
Recent Alcohol Use and Episodic Heavy Drinking among Hispanic Youth
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King, Keith A.; Vidourek, Rebecca A. – American Journal of Health Education, 2010
Background: A sizeable percentage of Hispanic youth are affected by alcohol use. Research is needed to identify specific factors placing Hispanic youth at elevated risk. Purpose: This study examined whether recent alcohol use (past 30 days) and frequent episodic heavy drinking among 7th - 12th grade Hispanic students (N = 946) in Greater…
Descriptors: Health Education, Parenting Styles, Prevention, Drinking
University Students' Involvement in Body Piercing and Adherence to Safe Piercing Practices: Do Males and Females Differ?
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King, Keith A.; Vidourek, Rebecca A. – American Journal of Health Education, 2007
Background: Health concerns of body piercing include infection, scarring, allergic reactions, pain, and disease. Current gaps in the research include students' perceived piercing risks and safe piercing practices. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine university students' involvement in body piercing, risk consideration and adherence…
Descriptors: Health Education, Gender Differences, Safety, Communicable Diseases