Correlates of Use and Expected Use of Smokeless Tobacco among Kindergarten Children

1985 ◽  
Vol 56 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Young ◽  
Doug Williamson
Keyword(s):  
Smokeless Tobacco ◽  
Kindergarten Children ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Personal Use ◽  
At Home

Kindergarten children ( n = 112) were interviewed concerning recognition, use, and expected use of smokeless tobacco. Analysis of the data indicated significant relationships between personal use of smokeless tobacco and (1) knowing someone who used smokeless tobacco, (2) sex of the student, (3) expected use, and (4) having seen the product used at home. Significant relationships also existed between expected use and knowing someone who used the product, sex of the student, and having seen the product used at home.

scholarly journals App-based learning for kindergarten children at home (Learning4Kids): study protocol for cohort 1 and the kindergarten assessments

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank Niklas ◽  
Efsun Annac ◽  
Astrid Wirth
Keyword(s):  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Kindergarten Children ◽  
Societal Implications ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Intervention Approach ◽  
Children’S Learning ◽  
Children's Learning ◽  
At Home

Abstract Background Children’s literacy and mathematical competencies are a critical platform for their successful functioning as individuals in society. However, many children, in particular those with low socio-economic status (SES) backgrounds who may not receive the home support needed to develop to their full potential, are at risk of not reaching sufficient competence levels. The overall aim of this project is to develop innovative computer tablet applications (‘apps’) and test whether the apps support parents in the provision of high-quality home learning environments (HLEs) and impact positively on the short- and long-term development of children’s competencies. Altogether, “App-based learning for kindergarten children at home” (Learning4Kids) is a 5-year longitudinal study funded by the EU and designed to assess the potential impact of a tablet-based family intervention on children’s learning, development, social inclusion and well-being. Methods/design This study uses a multi-method intervention approach and draws on expertise from psychology, education, informatics, and didactics to evaluate the effectiveness of learning apps and the intervention approach. It also exploits new technological possibilities afforded by tablet computers that are very common nowadays in families. Learning4Kids sets out to measure the quality of the HLE, children’s early mathematical, literacy, and cognitive competencies and their behaviour. Here, data will be gathered via standardized tests, observations, and parental and educator surveys and checklists. Data collection also includes the assessment of app usage times via mobile sensing. In cohort 1, 190 families are assigned to one of four groups. One business-as-usual group will only participate in the child assessments, whereas the three remaining groups are provided with tablets for about 10 months. Two intervention groups will receive mathematical or literacy learning apps as well as parental information about these topics and the tablet-control-group will receive similar apps and information that focus on general child development, but not on mathematics or literacy. Discussion Whilst offering substantive advances for the scientific fields of psychology and education, the Learning4Kids study also has broad societal implications. Improving young children’s learning trajectories is both a social and economic imperative as it equips them to achieve greater individual success and to contribute to societal prosperity.

scholarly journals “Robot, tell me a tale!”

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 220-242 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela Conti ◽  
Carla Cirasa ◽  
Santo Di Nuovo ◽  
Alessandro Di Nuovo
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Social Behaviour ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Humanoid Robot ◽  
Emotional Content ◽  
Kindergarten Children ◽  
Knowledge Content ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
At Home

Abstract Robots are versatile devices that are promising tools for supporting teaching and learning in the classroom or at home. In fact, robots can be engaging and motivating, especially for young children. This paper presents an experimental study with 81 kindergarten children on memorizations of two tales narrated by a humanoid robot. The variables of the study are the content of the tales (knowledge or emotional) and the different social behaviour of the narrators: static human, static robot, expressive human, and expressive robot. Results suggest a positive effect of the expressive behaviour in robot storytelling, whose effectiveness is comparable to a human with the same behaviour and better when compared with a static inexpressive human. Higher efficacy is achieved by the robot in the tale with knowledge content, while the limited capability to express emotions made the robot less effective in the tale with emotional content.

Eating Sustainably: Protein Consumption at Home, at Restaurants, and While Traveling

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 193-208
Author(s):  
Chantell Lapan ◽  
Jerusha Greenwood ◽  
Carol Kline
Keyword(s):  
Meat Products ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Meat Production ◽  
Environmentally Conscious ◽  
Animal Products ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Making A Difference ◽  
Perceived Consumer Effectiveness ◽  
Eating Out ◽  
At Home

Proenvironment consumer behavior is generally greater among individuals who perceive their choices as making a difference (e.g., consumers who believe their purchase of sustainably raised meat products creates a stronger market for those products and decreases the demand for nonsustainably raised meat products). However, little is known about how consumers change or maintain their behaviors while at home, eating out, or traveling. This article explores factors driving individuals to purchase sustainably raised animal products, specifically looking at how respondent characteristics, knowledge of social and environmental issues, and perceived consumer effectiveness (PCE) relate to patterns of meat consumption while traveling. Survey participation was solicited from Animal Welfare Approved (AWA) electronic and social media outlets, as well as during food-related events. Significant relationships were found between PCE and the consumption of meat products, as well as knowledge of social and environmental issues. Specifically, significant relationships existed between consistent purchasing behaviors, most PCE items, and the frequency with which preferred attributes are sought while eating out and traveling. When at home and while traveling, consumers who perceive their behaviors as making a difference are more willing to seek out meat products that match their preferred "green" attributes. Retail establishments and organizations tasked with marketing travel destinations should look to find methods of promoting their green activities, particularly regarding sustainable meat production, to environmentally conscious consumers who are consistent in their purchasing decisions at home and while traveling.

scholarly journals PROFIL KETERLIBATAN ORANG TUA DALAM PENDIDIKAN ANAK USIA TK

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-20
Author(s):  
Mukti Amini
Keyword(s):  
Child Care ◽  
Parental Involvement ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Kindergarten Children ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
School Year ◽  
Education And Employment ◽  
At Home

This study aimed at obtaining an overview of demographic data (education and employment) of the parents of kindergarten children, the parental involvement in the kindergarten activities and in educating their children at home. As an exploratory research with descriptive analysis, the study was conducted in the school year of 2013/2014 in Pamulang and Serpong, Sub District of South Tangerang, Banten, where 238 parents were participaed as the subjects of the research. The finding of the research showed, in terms of education and employment many parents are potential enough to take part in child care. The involvement of both parents both in the kindergarten and at home is pretty good, but needs to be improved, especially in educating their children at home everyday to be independent. The parents are also needed to persuade to be volunteers in the kindergarten. Therefore, further research is recommended to identify appropriate strategies to make the parents more involved in their children’s education.

scholarly journals Intergenerational Tutoring: Older Adults Supporting Children’s Academic Needs via Video Conferencing

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 950-951
Author(s):  
Jessica Hoffman ◽  
Edward Miller ◽  
Jeffrey Burr ◽  
Jan Mutchler ◽  
James Hermelbracht ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Early Literacy ◽  
Implementation Fidelity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Kindergarten Children ◽  
Tutoring Program ◽  
K 12 ◽  
At Home

Abstract COVID-19 resulted in societal disruptions across the lifespan. School (K-12) closures were among the most challenging impacts of the virus, leaving many parents with the burden of schooling their children at home. Another major impact of the virus was the social isolation and loneliness felt by many retired, older adults, who were sheltering at home. The disruptions of COVID-19 led our inter-professional team to develop the Intergenerational Tutoring program. Intergenerational Tutoring addresses a service delivery gap in schools because tutors expand schools' capacity to implement evidence-based instruction with students in need of individual support. At the same time, research shows that meaningful volunteering supports the well-being of older adults across physical, psychosocial and cognitive dimensions of health. The aim of the Intergenerational Tutoring program is to pair older adults with kindergarten children in high needs schools to implement early literacy interventions remotely via Zoom. Our poster will describe the Intergenerational Tutoring program including tutor training and tutoring implementation. We will summarize the initial findings from our pilot study conducted in spring and summer 2021 with tutors and children. Data will include (1) themes from tutor interviews regarding the personal meaningfulness of the program and the program’s associated benefits and challenges; (2) implementation fidelity data; (3) impact of tutoring on children’s early literacy skills; and (4) parent feedback. We will summarize lessons learned and next steps for the program.

scholarly journals Problematika Stay At Home Pada Anak Usia Dini Di Tengah Pandemi Covid 19

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (01) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Behavioral Disorders ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Kindergarten Children ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Staying At Home ◽  
Temper Tantrums ◽  
At Home ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

The emergence of covid-19 virus in Indonesia affects the activities of children who have to stay at home to prevent widespread transmission of the virus. Children who originally did free activities outside the home are now inversely proportional they have to move inside the house. This research is based on the problematic of children staying at home, studying at home, playing at home and any activities carried out at home during the pandemic period. This study aims to determine the problems that arise in children who come to stay silent at home or stay at home. Children basically cannot be silent because this is an explorative or explorer period. The method used in this research is a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques using interviews, observation, and documentation. After that it is processed through data triangulation. Based on the research findings of Puspita Subah Kindergarten children experiencing some problems when staying at home, the problems include, Stress, heightened sensitivity, temper tantrums, spoiled/not independent and behavioral disorders

scholarly journals Time Distribution Mechanism among Kindergarten Children at Home and Its Relationship with the Practice of Healthy Behavior from Mothers’ Perspective

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 100
Author(s):  
Amal AbdulAziz Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Educational Level ◽  
Time Distribution ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Kindergarten Children ◽  
Healthy Behavior ◽  
Healthy Behaviors ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
At Home

The current study aimed to identify the time distribution mechanism for the kindergartners at home and its relationship with the practice of healthy behaviors from the perspective of mothers in Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, a sample of (513) children was selected; (241) males and (272) females. Two scales have been developed; time distribution and healthy behavior of KG children. Their reliability and validity were verified. The study results concluded that the time distribution among the sample was as follows; either answering calls or sometimes staying alone and listening to songs. The healthy behavior was low for both males and females- the whole participants. There was a negative relationship between some child activities and healthy behavior which are; playing alone, day sleeping and crying. There was no difference in behaviors depending on the educational level of the parents. Based on the study results, the study recommends that there is a need to raise the level of healthy behavior and change the time distribution among KG children.

Children classified as controlling at age six: Evidence of disorganized representational strategies and aggression at home and at school

1995 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 447-463 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith Solomon ◽  
Carol George ◽  
Annemieke De Jong
Keyword(s):  
Child Behavior Checklist ◽  
Classroom Behavior ◽  
Classification Scheme ◽  
Group Representation ◽  
Kindergarten Children ◽  
Representational System ◽  
Symbolic Representations ◽  
Traditional Classification ◽  
Doll Play ◽  
At Home

AbstractThe purpose of this study was to determine whether children classified as controlling in attachment differ from children classified into the traditional Ainsworth attachment categories in their symbolic representations of attachment and level of behavior problems. Sixty-nine middle-class kindergarten children and their mothers participated in a laboratory separation and reunion. Children enacted doll-play stories about attachment-related themes. A four-group representation classification scheme was developed from the doll-play transcripts of 27 children. Mothers (n = 44) completed Achenbach's Child Behavior Checklist and teachers (n = 40) completed a 30-item inventory of classroom behavior. Results showed significant agreement between the representational system and Main and Cassidy's classification system (1988) for children's reunion behavior. The doll-play of controlling children was characterized by themes of catastrophe and helplessness or by complete inhibition of play and suggested disorganization of representational processes. Controlling children also were described by mothers and teachers as significantly more aggressive than other children. The results validate the distinction between the controlling and traditional classification groups and suggest that controlling children are at risk for behavioral maladaptation at home and at school.

scholarly journals Smoke-Free Workplaces Are Associated with Protection from Second-Hand Smoke at Homes in Nigeria: Evidence for Population-Level Decisions

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorota Kaleta ◽  
Kinga Polanska ◽  
Bukola Usidame
Keyword(s):  
Social Norms ◽  
Smokeless Tobacco ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Second Hand Smoke ◽  
Rural Residents ◽  
Workplace Policies ◽  
At Home

The evidence suggests that smoke-free workplace policies may change social norms towards exposing others to second-hand smoke at home. The aim of the study was to assess whether being employed in a smoke-free workplace (SFWP) is associated with living in a smoke-free home (SFH). We used the data from the Global Adult Tobacco Survey conducted in Nigeria in 2012, in which 9,765 individuals were interviewed including 1,856 persons who worked indoors. The percentage of Nigerians employed in SFWP that reported living in a SFH was higher compared to those employed in a workplace where smoking occurred (95% versus 73%). Working in a SFWP was associated with a significantly higher likelihood of living in a SFH (OR = 5.3;p<0.001). Urban inhabitants indicated more frequently that they lived in SFH compared to rural residents (OR = 2.0;p=0.006). The odds of living in a SFH were significantly higher among nonsmokers and nonsmokeless tobacco users compared to smokers and smokeless tobacco users (OR = 28.8;p<0.001; OR = 7.0;p<0.001). These findings support the need for implementation of comprehensive smoke-free policies in Nigeria that result in substantial health benefits.

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