Browsing by Subject "adolescents"
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Adventure based experiential learning and adolescents' self-reported levels of self-regulation and positive mental health
(2016)The aim of this study was to determine self-reported levels of self-regulation and positive mental health within a group of adolescents before and after participation in an adventure based programme. It also intended to ... -
The association between dyslipidemia and anthropometric indicators in black and white adolescents residing in Tlokwe Municipality, North-West Province, South Africa: the PAHL study
(Makerere University Medical School, 2014)Background: The dyslipidemia associated with excess weight is a risk for cardiovascular disease. Worldwide and in South Africa adolescent obesity has been reported. Objectives: To determine the association between ... -
The association between dyslipidemia and anthropometric indicators in black and white adolescents residing in Tlokwe Municipality, North-West Province, South Africa: the PAHL study
(LAM Publications; AJOL; Sabinet, 2014)Background: The dyslipidemia associated with excess weight is a risk for cardiovascular disease. Worldwide and in South Africa adolescent obesity has been reported. Objectives: To determine the association between ... -
Body composition and television viewing among high school adolescents residing within the Tlokwe municipality : PAHL study
(North-West University, 2012)Television viewing is one of the most easily modifiable causes of obesity among children. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between body composition and TV viewing among adolescents attending high ... -
Effects of an after-school physical activity programme on aerobic fitness and physical activity levels of adolescents from a disadvantaged community: PLAY study
(Sabinet, 2013)This article reports on the findings of a quasi-experimental study undertaken to determine the effects of an after-school physical activity intervention programme on the aerobic fitness and physical activity levels (PA ... -
Existential attitudes and eastern european adolescents' problem and health behaviors: highlighting the role of the search for meaning in life
(Springer Verlag, 2012)Although most of the attention paid to existential aspects of human life has focused on adults and the elderly, several recent arguments have been made for the centrality of existential issues in adolescents' lives (Burrow ... -
A framework for social workers using drama in play therapy to assist youth at risk who has been exposed to violence
(North-West University, 2018)Statistics by the PAN African Research Company (2016) reflect that 70% of South African youth are subjected daily to high-risk situations either by being involved with, or exposed to crime and violence in society. Exposure ... -
Hardiness and gender as determinants of risk-taking behaviours of adolescent learners in Limpopo Province, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2016)Objectives: The specific objectives of this study were to determine whether: (1) hardiness as a personality trait will influence risk-taking behaviours of adolescents; (2) gender will influence risk-taking behaviours and ... -
Health-related fitness, body composition and physical activity status among adolescent learners: the PAHL study
(Sabinet, 2012)Physical inactivity (PI) is found to be a major contributor to the high incidence of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents. As such, PI was significantly related to risk factors of cardiovascular disease. ... -
The impact of an adventure based experiential learning programme on the life effectiveness of black high school learners
(AFAHPER-SD, 2012)The aim of this study was to determine the effect of an adventure based experiential learning programme (AEP) in developing the life effectiveness of black high school learners. "Life Effectiveness" reflects the psychological ...