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Deniz, Kaan Zülfikar; Türe, Ersin; Uysal, Asli; Akar, Tuba – Eurasian Journal of Educational Research, 2014
Problem Statement: Individuals tend to prefer a vocation in order to reach their targets such as leading a life, nutrition, housing, being safe, having a good position in society etc. It is a task of the adolescence period to choose a vocation which is for some the most important step of the life, while for some others it is a rather important…
Descriptors: Vocational Interests, Gender Differences, Socioeconomic Status, Interest Inventories
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Durant, Nefertiti; Harris, Sion K.; Doyle, Stephanie; Person, Sharina; Saelens, Brian E.; Kerr, Jacqueline; Norman, Gregory J.; Sallis, James F. – Journal of School Health, 2009
Background: Physical activity (PA) declines as children and adolescents age. The purpose of this study was to examine how specific school factors relate to youth PA, TV viewing, and body mass index (BMI). Methods: A sample of 12- to 18-year-old adolescents in 3 cities (N = 165, 53% females, mean age 14.6 [plus or minus] 1.7 years, 44% nonwhite)…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Educational Environment, Adolescents, School Policy