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Pre-test session impact on the effectiveness assessment of a fire safety game [PDF]

, 2015
In recent years, critiques have been formulated regarding current evaluation methods of DGBL (digital game-based learning) effectiveness, putting the validity of certain results in doubt.
All, Anissa, Nunez Castellar, Elena Patricia, Plovie, Barbara, Van Looy, Jan   +3 more
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Improving access to high-quality primary care for socioeconomically disadvantaged older people in rural areas: a mixed method study protocol [PDF]

, 2015
Introduction: The UK has an ageing population, especially in rural areas, where deprivation is high among older people. Previous research has identified this group as at high risk of poor access to healthcare.
Aday, Age UK, Bentley, Coles, Comino, Cowling, Cracknell, Craig, Creswell, Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs, Desborough, DiGuiseppi, Dowrick, Duffy, Farmer, Fetters, Ford, Giddings, Goddard, Harris, Hart, Hassett, Hoffmann, Johnson, Johnson, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Kehle, Kerr, Lee, Moher, O'Cathain, Orueta, Pawson, Pawson, Phillips, Ricketts, Rotter, Salive, Shipman, Soljak, Stein, Wong   +41 more
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A mixed method evaluation of the quasi-experimental yoga-based intervention for the behavioural issues of school-going early adolescents in Jaffna, Sri Lanka

Journal of the College of Community Physicians
Introduction: Behavioural problems of adolescents, such as anger, impulsivity, hyperactivity and emotional problems is a cross-cutting issue among all communities, religions and cultures around the world. An influx of internet, social media, alcohol and
Josephine Thirumagal Sivashanakar, Rajendra Surenthirakumaran, Nalini Sathyakumar, P. A. Dinesh Coonghe   +3 more
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Attitudes of older adults in a group-based exercise program towards a blended intervention; a focus-group study.

Frontiers in Psychology, 2016
Ageing is associated with a decline in daily functioning and mobility. A physically active life and physical exercise can minimize the decline of daily functioning and improve the physical-, psychological- and social functioning of older adults.
Sumit Mehra, Sumit Mehra, Tessa Dadema, Ben J.A. Kröse, Ben J.A. Kröse, Bart Visser, Raoul H.H. Engelbert, Raoul H.H. Engelbert, Jantine van den Helder, Peter J.M. Weijs, Peter J.M. Weijs   +10 more
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Lifestyle Intervention for Weight Loss: a group-based program for Emiratis in Ajman, United Arab Emirates

Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity, 2016
Amena Sadiya,1,* Sarah Abdi,1,* Salah Abusnana2 1Lifestyle Clinic, 2Research and Education Department, Rashid Center for Diabetes and Research, Ajman, United Arab Emirates *These authors contributed equally to this work Background: Lifestyle ...
Sadiya A, Abdi S, Abusnana S
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Agent Based Simulation of Group Emotions Evolution and Strategy Intervention in Extreme Events

Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society, 2014
Agent based simulation method has become a prominent approach in computational modeling and analysis of public emergency management in social science research.
Bo Li, Duoyong Sun, Shuquan Guo, Zihan Lin   +3 more
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Fresh start: a group-based intervention to promote physical activity among college freshman [PDF]

Master of ScienceDepartment of KinesiologyEmily MaileyPhysical activity levels tend to decline as students transition from high school to college, and freshmen college women may be particularly susceptible to physical activity barriers.
Taylor, Mia S.
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Service evaluation of the GOALS family-based childhood obesity treatment intervention during the first 3 years of implementation. [PDF]

, 2014
Objectives: To evaluate the impact of the GOALS (Getting Our Active Lifestyles Started) family-based childhood obesity treatment intervention during the first 3 years of implementation.
Bandura, Banks, Berry, Biddle, Boddy, Bryant, Cole, Coppins, Craig, Craig, Croker, Des Jarlais, Dugdill, Epstein, Faith, Golan, Goldfield, Golley, Griffiths, Harter, Hoffman, Klesges, Kolsgaard, Leigh-Hunt, Marx, Michie, Modi, Morgan, Murdoch, Newson, O'Dea, O'Dwyer, Oude Luttikhuis, Pearson, Prochaska, Prospective Studies Collaboration, Reinehr, Rudolf, Sabin, Sacher, Sahota, Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network, Shultz, Singh, Skelton, Smith, Speiser, Staniford, Stratton, Taylor, Taylor, Teder, Trigwell, Twiddy, Upton, Upton, Walker, Walker Lowry, Watson, Watson, Øen   +60 more
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The effect of Satir model-based group intervention on problematic smartphone use among college students: a randomized controlled trial

Computers in Human Behavior Reports
Background: Problematic smartphone use is prevalent among youth and negatively impacts their mental health. Interpersonal problems may be a key contributing factor to this problematic smartphone use.
Ping Yang, Yi Zhou, Shichen Zhang, Linlin Jiang, Jun Qi   +4 more
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Working with children from substance-affected families: the community-based group intervention TRAMPOLINE

Pedagogía Social: Revista Interuniversitaria, 2013
Introduction: Children from substance-affected families show an elevated risk for developing own substance-related or other mental disorders. Frequently, they experience violence, abuse and neglect in their families.
Sonja Bröning, Diana Moesgen, Michael Klein, Rainer Thomasius   +3 more
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