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Physical Self-Concept and Self-Esteem Mediate Cross-Sectional Relations of Physical Activity and Sport Participation With Depression Symptoms Among Adolescent Girls by Dishman, Rod K, Hales, Derek P, Pfeiffer, Karin A, Felton, Gwen, Saunders, Ruth, Ward, Dianne S, Dowda, Marsha, Pate, Russell R

“…The authors tested whether physical self-concept and self-esteem would mediate cross-sectional relations of physical activity and sport participation with…”
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Enjoyment mediates effects of a school-based physical-activity intervention by DISHMAN, Rod K, MOTL, Robert W, SAUNDERS, Ruth, FELTON, Gwen, WARD, Dianne S, DOWDA, Marsha, PATE, Russell R

“…The study evaluated whether targeted changes in factors influencing enjoyment of physical education (PE), physical activity enjoyment, and self-efficacy…”
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Adoption and implementation of physical activity and dietary counseling by community health center providers and nurses by Wilcox, Sara, Parra-Medina, Deborah, Felton, Gwen M, Poston, Mary Beth, McClain, Amanda

“…Primary care providers are expected to provide lifestyle counseling, yet many barriers exist. Few studies report on adoption and implementation in routine…”
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Examining the link between program implementation and behavior outcomes in the lifestyle education for activity program (LEAP) by Saunders, Ruth P., Ward, Dianne, Felton, Gwen M., Dowda, Marsha, Pate, Russell R.

“…Lifestyle Education for Activity Program (LEAP) was a comprehensive, school-based intervention designed to promote physical activity in high school girls. The…”
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Perceived physical environment and physical activity across one year among adolescent girls: self-efficacy as a possible mediator? by Motl, Robert W., Dishman, Rod K., Ward, Dianne S., Saunders, Ruth P., Dowda, Marsha, Felton, Gwen, Pate, Russell R.

“…This study involved an examination of the direct and mediated effects of perceived equipment accessibility and neighborhood safety on physical activity across…”
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Policies and Opportunities for Physical Activity in Middle School Environments by Young, Deborah R., Felton, Gwen M., Grieser, Mira, Elder, John P., Johnson, Carolyn, Lee, Jung-Sun, Kubik, Martha Y.

“…ABSTRACT Background:  This study examined physical activity opportunities and barriers at 36 geographically diverse middle schools participating in the Trial…”
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Adolescent girls' exposure to physical activity-promoting environments by Grieser, Mira, Saksvig, Brit I, Felton, Gwen M, Catellier, Diane J, Webber, Larry S

“…To examine self-reported exposure to a physical activity (PA) promoting intervention and changes to school environmental PA factors. Randomly selected 8(th)…”
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Physical Activity Correlates in Adolescent Girls Who Differ by Weight Status by Ward, Dianne S., Dowda, Marsha, Trost, Stewart G., Felton, Gwen M., Dishman, Rod K., Pate, Russell R.

“…Objective: This study compared correlates of physical activity (PA) among African‐American and white girls of different weight groups to guide future…”
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Black, Hispanic, and White Girls' Perceptions of Environmental and Social Support and Enjoyment of Physical Activity by Grieser, Mira, Neumark-Sztainer, Dianne, Saksvig, Brit I., Lee, Jung-Sun, Felton, Gwen M., Kubik, Martha Y.

“…ABSTRACT Background:  This study examines the differences among black, Hispanic, and white adolescent girls in their perceptions surrounding physical activity…”
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Reliability of Pedometer-Determined Free-Living Physical Activity Data in College Women by Felton, Gwen M., Tudor-Locke, Catrine, Burkett, Lee

“…This study examined stability and reliability of free-living physical activity assessed by pedometer in 69 young female college students (M age = 18.7 years,…”
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A Prospective Study of the Determinants of Physical Activity in Rural Fifth-Grade Children by Trost, Stewart G., Pate, Russell R., Saunders, Ruth, Ward, Dianne S., Dowda, Marsha, Felton, Gwen

“…Background.Understanding the factors that influence physical activity behavior is important in the design of intervention programs targeted at youth. Methods.A…”
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Differences in Physical Activity Between Black and White Girls Living in Rural and Urban Areas by Felton, Gwen M., Dowda, Marsha, Ward, Dianne S., Dishman, Rod K., Trost, Stewart G., Saunders, Ruth, Pate, Russell R.

“…This study examined the relationship of race and rural/urban setting to physical, behavioral, psychosocial, and environmental factors associated with physical…”
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Physical Activities and Sedentary Pursuits in African American and Caucasian Girls by Dowda, Marsha, Pate, Russell R., Felton, Gwen M., Saunders, Ruth, Ward, Dianne S., Dishman, Rod K., Trost, Stewart G.

“…The purposes of this study were to describe and compare the specific physical activity choices and sedentary pursuits of African American and Caucasian…”
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Predictors of Initiation of Early Sex in Black and White Adolescent Females by Felton, Gwen M., Bartoces, Monina

“…This study examined the extent to which problem solving, self‐image, and other health‐related factors predict age at first intercourse among Black and White…”
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Correlates of Physical Activity Behavior in Rural Youth by Pate, Russell R., Trost, Stewart G., Felton, Gwen M., Ward, Dianne S., Dowda, Marsha, Saunders, Ruth

“…The purpose of this study was to identify correlates of physical activity behavior in a sample of rural, predominantly African American youth. Three hundred…”
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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN YOUNG AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN by Felton, Gwen M., Boyd, Marlyn D., Bartoces, Monina G., Tavakoli, Abbas S.

“…African American women are reported to be less physically active than other population groups. This study examined personal behavioral and psychosocial and…”
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Promotion of Physical Activity Among High-School Girls: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Pate, Russell R, Ward, Dianne S, Saunders, Ruth P, Felton, Gwen, Dishman, Rod K, Dowda, Marsha

“…Many adolescent girls fail to meet national guidelines for physical activity, and the prevalence of obesity is increasing among this group. Our study examined…”
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Self-efficacy partially mediates the effect of a school-based physical-activity intervention among adolescent girls by Dishman, Rod K, Motl, Robert W, Saunders, Ruth, Felton, Gwen, Ward, Dianne S, Dowda, Marsha, Pate, Russell R

“…Background. This study evaluated the effects of the Lifestyle Education for Activity Program (LEAP), a comprehensive school-based intervention emphasizing…”
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Health-promoting behaviors of black and white college women by Felton, G M, Parsons, M A, Misener, T R, Oldaker, S

“…There is growing recognition that race and socioeconomic variables in health research demand greater attention. The investigators compared racial differences…”
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Measuring enjoyment of physical activity in adolescent girls by Motl, Robert W., Dishman, Rod K., Saunders, Ruth, Dowda, Marsha, Felton, Gwen, Pate, Russell R.

“…Background: Enjoyment has been implicated as a determinant of physical activity among youth, but advances in understanding its importance have been limited by…”
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