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Weight Stigma and Its Associations with Health Behaviors Among Older Adults

Creator:: Phibbs, Sandi Cleveland
Abstract:: Having excess weight carries a negative social stigma in the U.S. Previous research has shown that experiencing stigma has negative physical and mental health consequences. Few studies have examined how experiencing weight stigma might act as a barrier to engaging in healthy behaviors among older adults. The purpose of this...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Sheryl!A.!Thorburn! ! ! ! Having!excess!weight!carries!a!negative!social!stigma!in!the!U.S

Ethnic minorities' leisure-time physical activity in the context of acculturation

Creator:: Lee, Hyo
Abstract:: Eliminating physical activity disparities among ethnic minorities in the U.S. is important. Cultural differences have been found to be plausible contributing factors associated with such disparities. Therefore it is important to investigate and understand the mechanisms by which diverse aspects of cultural experiences affect physical activity participation among ethnic minorities,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: in the United States. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 77, 147-157. Berry, J. W. (1970

An analysis of the effects of social security taxes on resource allocation in the U.S. farm sector

Creator:: Schotzko, Ralph T.
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Introduction Until recently the social security system in the United States has been much like a sacred cow

Distant interactions and their effects on children's physical activity levels during fitness instruction

Creator:: Patterson, Debra Lynn
Abstract:: Evidence exists that links a sedentary lifestyle with the emergence of chronic diseases during adulthood. Reports indicate that many children and adolescents already have risk factors for chronic diseases and the prevalence of obesity among children is at an all time high. There are concerns that children may not be...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: submitted to Oregon State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor

How We’ve Rebuilt : Collaboration, Community, Institutions, and Adaptation Following Catastrophic Wildland Fire in the United States

Creator:: Fishler, Hillary K.
Abstract:: In the study of rebuilding and recovery after natural disasters in the United States, little attention is paid to understanding how and why people rebuild following recurring, small-scale events, like wildfire. Hazard and risk literature, instead, is focused on understanding how larger communities with greater resources, economics, and social capital,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: case study fieldwork as the social science aspect of the Joint Fire Sciences Project. Because hazard

Uncovering the Cultural Narratives and Environmental Identities of Latina/o Environmental Professionals and Beyond

Creator:: de la Hoz, Jenny F.
Abstract:: The environmental movement needs people from communities of color and the differing perspectives they provide. Latinas/os are one of the largest communities of color in the US, and their numbers continue to grow. However, mainstream environmental organizations have failed to engage this community in authentic ways. The lack of meaningful...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: AND BEYOND by Jenny F. de la Hoz A DISSERTATION submitted to Oregon State

Finding personal power through literacy : Latina women's transformative learning experiences in two family literacy programs

Creator:: Merrill, Marina L.
Abstract:: This research focused on the experiences of 15 low income Mexican women immigrants participating in MAS and Superando, two family literacy programs at the center of these women's sociocultural change. This research sought to understand the extent to which participation in these two programs empowers women to create change in...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Chicano men, and despite several generations in the United States have not experiences significant social

Her choice : identity formation and dress among Iranian, Muslim women living in the United States

Creator:: Howell, Alexandra L.
Abstract:: The Islamic faith is a growing global religion; the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life (2011) estimates that globally the Muslim population is 1.6 billion and will increase to 2.2 billion by 2030. As the population of Muslims grows the apparent misunderstandings of the faith among Western societies are...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: . Title: Her Choice: Identity Formation and Dress Among Iranian, Muslim Women Living in the United

Epidemiological study of low back pain : association with socio-demographic and occupational factors

Creator:: Adera, Tilahun
Abstract:: Low back pain (LBP) is a major-health and economic problem with uncertain etiology, and no known effective means of prevention and control. Data for this investigation were obtained from the second National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES II) conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics. The NHANES II...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: composition of the United States population. A major purpose of this study was to characterize population

Physical activity among Chinese international students in American higher education : from quantitative and qualitative perspectives

Creator:: Yan, Zi
Abstract:: Chinese international students in American colleges and universities report low levels of physical activity involvement, which may limit them in terms of realizing their full human potential (i.e., cognitively, physically, socially). The purpose of this dissertation was to investigate the psychosocial mechanisms as well as the sociocultural influences to understand...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: residing in the United States reported significantly higher exercise participation levels than did those

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Weight Stigma and Its Associations with Health Behaviors Among Older Adults

Ethnic minorities' leisure-time physical activity in the context of acculturation

An analysis of the effects of social security taxes on resource allocation in the U.S. farm sector

Distant interactions and their effects on children's physical activity levels during fitness instruction

How We’ve Rebuilt : Collaboration, Community, Institutions, and Adaptation Following Catastrophic Wildland Fire in the United States

Uncovering the Cultural Narratives and Environmental Identities of Latina/o Environmental Professionals and Beyond

Finding personal power through literacy : Latina women's transformative learning experiences in two family literacy programs

Her choice : identity formation and dress among Iranian, Muslim women living in the United States

Epidemiological study of low back pain : association with socio-demographic and occupational factors

Physical activity among Chinese international students in American higher education : from quantitative and qualitative perspectives

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