A5011614937- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Family Support in Illness
- Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Family Dynamics and Relationships
- Parental Involvement in Education
- Identity, Memory, and Therapy
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
2015-2024
Urbana University
2012-2022
University of Illinois System
2013-2020
Health and Human Development (2HD) Research Network
1996-2019
Campo Arqueologico de Mertola
2019
Nutrition 21 (United States)
2019
Iowa State University
2018
Syracuse University
2002-2013
University of Rochester
2012
Brigham Young University
2012
Naturally occurring family routines and meaningful rituals provide both a predictable structure that guides behavior an emotional climate supports early development. In this article, we highlight recent evidence suggests variations in the practice of meaning connected to are associated with socioemotional, language, academic, social skill We offer definitions contrast their different elements. briefly review how have been found be language development, academic achievement, examine...
This chapter focuses on how the routine elements of family mealtimes such as assigned tasks and more emotional ritual aspects recognition feelings are related to children's well-being creation a identity.
In light of the increasing interest in role family rituals promoting mental health, a self-report questionnaire was developed. The Family Ritual Questionnaire (FRQ) assesses across 7 settings ranging from dinnertime to religious celebrations and 8 dimensions roles symbolic significance.
Background: Identification of risk factors is critical to preventing the childhood obesity epidemic. Risk that contribute are multifactorial. However, limited research has focused on identifying using an ecological approach. Methods: Baseline self-report survey data from STRONG Kids program were used. The sample consisted 329 parent-child dyads recruited childcare programs in east-central Illinois. Child height and weight measured converted age- sex-specific z-scores standard growth charts....
Rituals in Families and Family Therapy, Revised Edition, builds on the rich case material of first edition develops editors' powerful therapeutic approach that identifies normative family rituals as basis for effective rituals.
Objective: To examine how one aspect of family life, notably rituals and routines, may protect children with asthma from anxiety-related symptoms. Methods: Eighty-six families (43 asthma, 43 healthy comparison children) participated in the study. Children completed measures anxiety (Revised Child Manifest Anxiety Scale) health. Parents stress (Parenting Stress Index), (Family Routines Questionnaire), Results: Families that reported more meaning their routines had who lower levels anxiety....
Analyse du passage, pour un couple, a l'etat de parent et l'organisation familiale qui se met en place. Mise evidence etude des rituels familiaux propres aux couples dont les enfants sont âges douze mois cinq ans
The relation between social interaction and complexity of toddler's symbolic play was investigated. 57 toddlers 15 24 months age were observed under 4 conditions: (1) child alone, (2) with mother, (3) modeling (4) mother following the condition. Each subject rated on play, maternal attention directing, reciprocity, intrusiveness. Significant condition effects found in which more complex forms when children playing their mothers than by themselves. Maternal intrusions questioning negatively...
Family rituals are considered part of a generational process that fosters sense identity for individual members and is reflective the family's shared belief system. The symbolic significance attached to family central force rituals. Three questions were addressed in study: (1) Are dimensions viewed similarly across generations?; (2) Is level ritualization related adolescent identity?; (3) If there disagreement about relative family, negative relation identity? A total 77 families with an...
Emerging empirical evidence suggests exposure to "green" environments may encourage higher levels of physical activity among children. Few studies, however, have explored this association exclusively in pre-school aged children the United States. We examined whether residing neighborhoods with greenness was associated outdoor preschoolers. In addition, we also playing behaviors (e.g., active vs. quiet) were influenced by neighborhood independent demographic and parental support factors....