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Valois, Robert F.; Zullig, Keith J.; Brown, Larry K.; Carey, Michael P.; Vanable, Peter A.; Romer, Daniel; DiClemente, Ralph J. – American Journal of Health Education, 2019
Background: Health promotion/education strive to promote healthful conditions that improve quality of life based on the perceptions of those whose lives are affected Though health promotion/education might have instrumental value in reducing risks for premature morbidity and mortality, their ultimate value lies in contributions to quality of life.…
Descriptors: Likert Scales, Student Satisfaction, Life Satisfaction, Test Validity
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Valois, Robert F.; Kerr, Jelani C.; Huebner, E. Scott – American Journal of Health Education, 2012
Background: Peer victimization among adolescents has been linked to increased psychological stress, psychosomatic illness, anxiety, depression, lower self-esteem, suicide ideation and poor physical health. Purpose: This study explored associations between peer victimization and adolescents' perceptions of life satisfaction. Methods: Public middle…
Descriptors: Prevention, Health Education, Adolescents, Organizations (Groups)
Young, Michael; Valois, Robert F. – American Journal of Health Education, 2010
In the article "Magic, Morals and Health" the reader is treated to Dr. Warren Johnson's thoughts about health and society, and the role of health educators. If one stays with Dr. Johnson's train of thought, one will find Dr. Johnson is concerned that: (1) A large segment of society tends to base at least some of their beliefs about health on…
Descriptors: Health Education, Religion, Intellectual Disciplines, Public Policy
Valois, Robert F.; Zullig, Keith J.; Young, Michael; Kammermann, Sandra K. – American Journal of Health Education, 2010
For those in health education, the year 1969 marked the debut of "School Health Review," the forerunner to the current "American Journal of Health Education." The inaugural issue of "School Health Review," in September of 1969 included the article, "Changing Health behavior in Youth," by Dr. Godfrey M. Hochbaum. This article reviews the 1969…
Descriptors: Health Education, Health Promotion, Health Behavior, Brain
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Hendrix, Katharine H.; Gilbert, Gregory E.; Kozlowski, Lisa; Bradley, Elizabeth; Austin, Linda; Valois, Robert F. – American Journal of Health Education, 2002
Examined the impact of a workshop that trained teachers in using problem-based learning to teach health content. Data from a repeated measures quasi-experimental study of participants and nonparticipants indicated that six variables differed significantly between participating and nonparticipating teachers (e.g., ratings of passive student…
Descriptors: Comprehensive School Health Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development, Inservice Teacher Education
Valois, Robert F. – American Journal of Health Education, 2003
This article presents the text of an address delivered by Robert F. Valois at the Annual National Meeting of the American Association for Health Education, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on April 4, 2003. Valois discusses the changes in the "American village" as they relate to…
Descriptors: Health Programs, Adolescents, School Health Services, Comprehensive School Health Education