...Terhi Saaranen; Marjorita Sormunen; Tiia Pertel; Karin Streimann; Siivi Hansen; Liana Varava; Kädi Lepp; Hannele Turunen; Kerttu Tossavainen Purpose This paper aims to present the baseline results of a research and development project targeted to improve the occupational well‐being of school staff...

..., but by showing verbal and nonverbal affect to the patient. Originality/value Focuses on the important role of verbal and nonverbal affect in physicians' communication. J.M. Bensing can be contacted at: j.bensing@nivel.nl © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2008 Research Patients Doctors...

... and participate fully in research and decision making – key principles of Noreen Wetton's approach to health promotion. Practical implications The paper shows the need to focus on seeking the positive in any educational opportunity, to listen to young people and find out what they believe and feel...

... with lower prevalence of reported substance misuse across the whole sample. In general, increases in substance use observed over the time period from baseline to follow up was less in the REC group than the control group. Research limitations/implications Several methodological problems were encountered...

...Julian de Meyrick Purpose The intention of this paper is to encourage debate among ethical researchers on this very important issue. Research necessary to underpin health education and health promotion is often controversial and often involves vulnerable populations such as young people...

.... It seeks to establish a revitalised agenda for research into the health and wellbeing of children and young people in the UK. The article describes how contemporary sociological understandings of children and childhood have implications not only for the way in which health and health promotion strategies...

...Erica Wimbush Training in research and evaluation skills is a frequently expressed need among health promotion practitioners. Research conducted in Scotland among health promotion specialists and their managers showed that training in research on its own would be an insufficient response...

.... The study has influenced the practice of mental health promotion. The paper demonstrates the process of translating research into practice in the form of a mass media campaign, which aimed to raise awareness and legitimise emotional health among young men. Describes the results of a tracking study of 200...

...Alysoun M. Moon; Mark A. Mullee; Rachel L. Thompson; Viv Speller; Paul Roderick Health‐related research and evaluation in school settings have grown in recent years as the needs to demonstrate accountability and effectiveness in health education and promotion have increased. The evaluation...

... of tobacco advertising in terms of under‐age smoking. Supports the view that it is those children who are most familiar with, and appreciative of cigarette advertisements who go on to smoke. Discusses recent research and concludes that advertising is helping children to start smoking. Outlines a project...

... they are used. Concludes that health districts and regions in the UK should consider such initiatives when contemplating how to support local education authorities in AIDS prevention work. AIDS Education Research Schools United Kingdom USA Lessons from America The UK could learn something from...

... that many are discouraged by the model images projected by the media and the early experiences at school and that children must be given messages which promote success and enjoyment in physical activity and build confidence. Examines recent research concerning physical activity in children and the levels...