We investigated whether youngsters with obesity (n=39) differed from a control group (n=39) in their self-reported attitudes towards and in their implicit identification with physical activity and food. Self-reported attitudes were assessed using a rating scale; implicit identification was assessed using a self-concept Implicit Association Task (IAT). Results revealed a marked group difference ...

Self-directed learning is one of the basic literacy for life long learning, and work together with others is also one of the successful keys in the world of work, There are many educators urge the importance of combining self-directed learning with educational technology as well. This project tries to urge the importance for constructing environments for the youngsters cultivating abilities suc...

The development of adolescents with severe behavioural problems receiving residential treatment in Holland was empirically studied during 1 year. Treatment methods included a standard program comprising behavioural modification and three specific treatment programs: psychodynamic treatment, structured community living and adventurous learning. The development of the youngsters who remained in t...

Because of the improved fortunes in international competition of the Republic of Ireland soccer team and increased media interest in the game, many youngsters embark on their dream to be a full-time professional player. Soccer in Ireland is mostly played on a part-time basis, with few openings for full-time professionals. English clubs are now recruiting youngsters at an early age through their...

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and especially chlamydia is a worrying problem among North-Norwegian youngsters. Gamified web applications should be valued for sexual health education, and thus STDs prevention, for their potential to get users engaged and involved with their healthcare. Aiming to achieve that youngsters become more aware of STDs we have developed "sjekkdeg.no", a gamified ...

Child behavior problems and corresponding clinic referral patterns may be significantly influenced by cultural factors. Prevailing values and childrearing practices within a culture may discourage development of some child problems while fostering others. We explored this possibility, focusing on clinic referral problems of two different societies: (a) Jamaica, where the Afro-British culture di...

Empirical research and clinical resources focusing specifically on minority youth and families have increased tremendously in the last 2 decades. Despite this trend, certain groups continue to be relatively neglected. In particular, very few resources exist for understanding the unique challenges that often face biracial youth and their families. In this article, we use a nationally representat...

Poor sleep in children may effectively affect their every day working, temperament, conduct, school execution and child rearing level [1-3]. In addition, sleep issues effectively affect personal satisfaction. At times, rest issues (sleep disorders) might be an indication of consideration deficiency/hyperactivity issue [4,5]. Rest issue are one of the fundamental medical problems raised by famil...

A non-ideal development could influence the psychological improvement of youngsters. Mental advancement problem's youngsters all over planet were named high. To forestall what is going on it was required a constant feeling from mother. Giving excitement upheld by mother's information about kid’s and so be given stage. Helpful gathering treatment one alterative that give to mother in doing forma...