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Understanding Youths’ Experiences in a Holistic Weight Management Program (2012)
Journal Article
Spassiani, N. A., Jeffery-Tosoni, S., Fraser-Thomas, J., & Kuk, J. (2012). Understanding Youths’ Experiences in a Holistic Weight Management Program. Journal of youth development, 7(2), 19-26. https://doi.org/10.5195/jyd.2012.137

Given elevated levels of overweight/obesity among today’s youth (Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, 2008), and associated negative physical, emotional, and psychological consequences (e.g., Faith, et al., 1997; Must & Anderson, 2003), weight... Read More about Understanding Youths’ Experiences in a Holistic Weight Management Program.

Gatekeepers of Gerontological Research: A Pilot Study Investigating Factors Influencing Research Compliance (2012)
Journal Article
Bailey, K. A., Baker, J., Spassiani, N. A., & Meisner, B. A. (2012). Gatekeepers of Gerontological Research: A Pilot Study Investigating Factors Influencing Research Compliance. Research on Aging, 34(5), 499-506. https://doi.org/10.1177/0164027512444290

Gerontological studies note research noncompliance as a limitation of their results; however, few investigations focus on ways to minimize noncompliance. Additionally, older adults’ research participation is often controlled by other individuals su... Read More about Gatekeepers of Gerontological Research: A Pilot Study Investigating Factors Influencing Research Compliance.