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“I’ve never been in a program after school”: a participatory action research approach to sports-based ‘critical hours’ programs
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Accessible extracurricular programs have the potential to increase levels of physical activity after school (Weschsler et al., 2000). Using Participatory Action Research (PAR) the purpose of this study was to develop, implement, and evaluate a ‘critical hours’ sports-based program for students...
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“It was a once in a lifetime opportunity”: The Power of Participating in a Video Research Project for Aboriginal Youth
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Community-based participatory research (CBPR) and arts-based research methods such as participatory video have proven to be effective in engaging youth in research projects. However, limited evidence exists on how participation in these research projects specifically impacts individuals’ health....
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A comparative study of the determinants of physical activity, sedentary behaviours and dietary intake among Korean children in Korea and Canada
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Background: The rising trends in youth physical inactivity are universal, especially among ethnic minority youth populations. Even though reduced physical activity levels and increased sedentary behaviours have influenced the current epidemic of overweight and obesity in children, little...
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Fall 2020
The purposes of this dissertation were to examine the relationship between weight stigma and physical activity (PA) from the perspective of women with obesity and investigate strategies that may reduce the impact of PA-related weight stigma. I conducted three studies to address these...
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Fall 2023
The transition to motherhood carries significant challenges. Teen mothers, in particular, are disproportionately impacted by mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression, compounded by criticism, judgement, and stereotyping from others in the community. If not addressed, mental health...
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Addressing physical activity in psychotherapy: theoretical orientation and mind-body dualism
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Despite the substantial research illustrating the positive effects of physical activity on mental health, there are few studies examining the role of exercise in psychotherapy. This study examined factors associated with psychotherapists addressing physical activity with their clients. To examine...
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Alterations in Neural Connectivity following Placental Insufficiency, its Role in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, and the Neuropreventive Effects of Broccoli Sprout Supplementation: A Potential Therapeutic Intervention
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Background Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) as a result of suboptimal in utero environments can cause perinatal brain injury and ultimately lead to neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD). In the developed world placental insufficiency (PI) is the leading cause of IUGR. This antepartum insult...
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An Evaluation of Preschool Children’s Physical Activity within Indoor Preschool Play Environments
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This observational study provides a multiple case comparison of the physical activity of preschool children during designated ‘free play’ within indoor play spaces at their preschool. The study assessed three recreational preschool program sites within the Municipality of Strathcona County,...