...Rose Lyons; Nina Van Dyke; Maximilian de Courten Purpose To critically examine the existing literature on mental health education in secondary schools amid an escalating youth mental health crisis, exploring which curriculum components and pedagogical approaches are most effective for adolescents...

... adolescents. Design/methodology/approach The study used a sequential mixed-method design. Thirty-four online and one print adolescent sexual and reproductive health educational materials were assessed for readability. Two hundred and sixty-three adolescents aged 11–15 participated in the comprehension...

... Adolescents Secondary school students Greece While the term “health literacy” is widely used, there is no universally accepted definition (Bröder et al., 2017 ; Pleasant and McKinney, 2011) and there is sometimes a disconnection between its conceptual and operational definitions (Okan...

... examined. Findings Universal school-based mental health educational programs positively affect preadolescents and adolescents. The study review provided further insight into educational programs' characteristics and identified two primary curricula foci: mental health education and development...

... reflections on COVID-19, physical distancing and online relationships expose larger gaps in sex, relationships and health education pedagogies. Design/methodology/approach Five semi-structured online focus groups were conducted with Canadian adolescents aged 16–19 probing their experiences of dating...

... School health promotion Social-emotional health Curriculum development Action research School mental health Teachers Adolescents Social-emotional competence (SEC) is comprised of interpersonal and intrapersonal competencies that manifest as patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviors...

... in an age of uncertainty, multiplicity and dynamism (McPhail, 2020). Health education Adolescents Qualitative methods Rachael Dixon is the corresponding author and can be contacted at: rachael.dixon@canterbury.ac.nz 14 12 2020 11 01 2021 08 03 2021 © Emerald...

...Seteamlak Adane Masresha; Gedefaw Diress Alen Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assess the magnitude of parent-adolescent communication on sexual and reproductive health (SRH) issues and its association with gender and premarital sexual practice among school adolescents of Woldia town...

...Marjan Havaei; Sara Esmaelzadeh Saeieh; Leili Salehi Purpose This study, a theory-based interventional study, aims to promote self-care behaviors regarding sexual and reproductive health in adolescents (female) in Karaj, Iran. Design/methodology/approach This study was conducted on 90 female...

...Lindsay Bennett; Sharyn Burns Purpose Obesity in children and adolescents is a significant public health concern. The World Health Organization Health Promoting Schools (HPS) framework promotes good nutrition and physical activity in school settings. While HPS is embraced globally, effective...

... abuse and to test the associations between teen dating violence and substance use (i.e. alcohol, cigarette, marijuana and e-cigarette) as well as externalizing behaviors. Design/methodology/approach Survey responses were collected from a school-based sample of 1,799 Nicaraguan early adolescents...

...Cheryl Somers; Emily Avendt; Amber Sepsey Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore how the content and approach of parent-adolescent communication about sexuality were associated with three adolescent sexuality variables (sexual attitudes, combination of all behaviors and advanced behaviors...

... supplements (DS) is a complex nutritional issue for society and for individuals. Since consumption of special diets has increased among adolescents, the rational consumption of DS is relevant and interesting learning topic at secondary school. Health education intervention by using the SSI method...

...Jenny Rendahl; Peter Korp; Marianne Pipping Ekström; Christina Berg Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore and elucidate adolescents’ reasoning about risks related to food and eating. Design/methodology/approach Boys and girls aged 15-16 years participated in a focus group interview...

... differences. Practical implications The paper underlines that gender and origin remain decisive and determinant for adolescent health. However, the school can have positive effects on the well-being of immigrants. The reasons for well-being need to be explored, and it would be useful to develop educative...

... 2017 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2017 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Family Adolescents Youth Parent Alcohol Adolescent alcohol consumption is a serious health concern in many countries (World Health Organization, 2014 ; Roberts and Roberts, 2012...

...Amit Roy; Risto Ikonen; Tuula Keinonen; Kuldeep Kumar Purpose Rising trends in alcohol consumption and early drinking initiation pose serious health risks especially for adolescents. Learner’s prior knowledge about alcohol gained from the social surroundings and the media are important sources...

...Neha Rathi; Lynn Riddell; Anthony Worsley Purpose School-based nutrition education programmes have the potential to reinforce healthy dietary behaviours in adolescents. The purpose of this paper is to understand the views of secondary school students in Kolkata, India, regarding the food...

...Neha Rathi; Lynn Riddell; Anthony Worsley Purpose The current Indian secondary school curriculum has been criticised for its failure to deliver relevant skills-based food and nutrition education for adolescents. The purpose of this paper is to understand the views of adolescents, their parents...

... between adults’ and adolescents’ perspectives need attention. Understanding food-related social determinants and justifications for food practices from pupils’ perspective are valuable pedagogical assets for teachers. Pupils’ speech and activities that counteract formal aims can be seen also...