Browsing by Author "Dodor, Bernice"
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Adolescents' health behaviors and obesity: Does race affect this epidemic?
Dodor, Bernice; Shelley, Mack C.; Hausafus, Cheryl O. (2010-12)This study explores the influence of health behaviors and individual attributes on adolescent overweight and obesity using data from Wave II (Add Health). Structural equation model/path analysis using maximum likelihood ... -
Effects of Childhood Chronic Illness on Depression Outcomes in Adulthood
Shanahan, Aubrie (East Carolina University, 2022-12-06)The present study evaluated the impacts of a chronic illness diagnosis in childhood on long-term depression levels in adulthood. Additionally, this study sought to determine whether the age at which a diagnosis was received ... -
Exploring Camper Perspectives on Health Care Transition Programming Offered Through Medical Specialty Camps
Chesnutt, James "Tripp" W., III (East Carolina University, 2022-12-07)Planned health care transition from pediatric to adult health care is necessary for adolescents and young adults with chronic diagnoses to have positive health outcomes. Medical specialty camps offer an opportunity for ... -
Exploring Latino Parent and School Staff Perspectives on Latino Parent Involvement in Public Schools
Daughtridge, Sarah E (East Carolina University, 2019-12-10)The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore experiences and culturally appropriate practices of Latino parents' participation in the public school system. The study also explored school staff perceptions and actions ... -
EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIPS AMONG AUTHORITATIVE PARENTING, RELIGIOSITY, AND ADOLSCENT INTERNALIZING BEHAVIORS
Foster, Diane C. (East Carolina University, 2016-07-20)The public health issue of adolescent depression and anxiety in association with religiosity and family dynamics has not been established. This research explored the associations among authoritative parenting, religiosity ... -
FAMILIES IN POVERTY: EXPLORING PERCEPTIONS OF PARENTING STYLES AND COMMUNICATION
Stephens-Price, Tonya (East Carolina University, 2016-08-24)The present study evaluated parent-child communication and parenting styles of families in poverty. Participants were 62 parents of children from organizations who currently treat and supervise children in poverty. Data ...