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View article: Effectiveness of booster strategies to promote physical activity maintenance: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Effectiveness of booster strategies to promote physical activity maintenance: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background Physical activity (PA) is essential for physical and mental health, yet sustaining long-term PA engagement remains a challenge. Booster strategies—follow-up contacts delivered after the end of interventions—have been proposed as…
View article: Testing Bidirectional Associations Between Maternal and Child Depression During Emerging Adolescence
Testing Bidirectional Associations Between Maternal and Child Depression During Emerging Adolescence Open
Importance Research has consistently shown links between parent and child depression. The prevailing assumption is that parent depression precedes the onset, persistence, and even exacerbation of child depression. However, it is plausible,…
View article: Widely used, barely trusted? Understanding student perceptions on the use of Generative AI tools in Higher Education
Widely used, barely trusted? Understanding student perceptions on the use of Generative AI tools in Higher Education Open
With the increasing integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) in everyday tasks, its potential to transform the learning experience has gained significant attention. However, concerns have been raised relating to the use of G…
View article: Is the association between infant regulatory problems and trajectories of childhood co-developing internalizing and externalizing symptoms moderated by early screen media exposure?
Is the association between infant regulatory problems and trajectories of childhood co-developing internalizing and externalizing symptoms moderated by early screen media exposure? Open
Regulatory problems in infancy are associated with internalizing and externalizing symptom trajectories across childhood, however, it is unknown whether early screen media exposure exacerbates this association. We studied 10,170 individual…
View article: Perceived Parental Distraction by Technology and Mental Health Among Emerging Adolescents
Perceived Parental Distraction by Technology and Mental Health Among Emerging Adolescents Open
Importance The digital phenomenon termed technoference refers to interruptions in routine social interactions due to technology use. Technoference may negatively affect parents’ attention to cues necessary for supporting children’s mental …
View article: Is the association between infant regulatory problems and trajectories of childhood co-developing internalizing and externalizing symptoms moderated by early screen media exposure?
Is the association between infant regulatory problems and trajectories of childhood co-developing internalizing and externalizing symptoms moderated by early screen media exposure? Open
Background: Regulatory problems in infancy are associated with internalizing and externalizing symptom trajectories across childhood. It is unknown whether early screen media exposure exacerbates the association between infant regulatory p…
View article: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Child and Adolescent Healthcare Utilization for Eating Disorders During the COVID-19 Pandemic
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Child and Adolescent Healthcare Utilization for Eating Disorders During the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
One or more of the authors of this paper self-identifies as a member of one or more historically underrepresented racial and/or ethnic groups in science. One or more of the authors of this paper self-identifies as living with a disability.…
View article: Teachers’ attitudes towards inclusion in physical education: systematic review and meta-analysis of studies conducted before and after the Salamanca Statement
Teachers’ attitudes towards inclusion in physical education: systematic review and meta-analysis of studies conducted before and after the Salamanca Statement Open
The case for inclusion of students with disabilities and special educational needs (SEND) in mainstream physical education (PE) classes has increased over the last four decades. This is because PE has been consistently reported as a key wh…
View article: Inclusion of children with disabilities and special educational needs in physical education: an exploratory study of factors associated with Irish teachers’ attitudes, self-efficacy, and school context
Inclusion of children with disabilities and special educational needs in physical education: an exploratory study of factors associated with Irish teachers’ attitudes, self-efficacy, and school context Open
Since the publication of the Education for People with Special Educational Needs Act in 2004, inclusion in Ireland has become a priority for the educational system. Despite the promotion of physical education (PE) as a key setting for faci…
View article: Adverse childhood experiences: a meta‐analysis of prevalence and moderators among half a million adults in 206 studies
Adverse childhood experiences: a meta‐analysis of prevalence and moderators among half a million adults in 206 studies Open
Exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), including maltreatment and family dysfunction, is a major contributor to the global burden of disease and disability. With a large body of international literature on ACEs having emerged ov…
View article: Changes in Depression and Anxiety Among Children and Adolescents From Before to During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Changes in Depression and Anxiety Among Children and Adolescents From Before to During the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Importance There is a growing body of high-quality cohort-based research that has examined changes in child and adolescent mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic vs before the pandemic. Some studies have found that child and adolescent…
View article: Assessment of Changes in Child and Adolescent Screen Time During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Assessment of Changes in Child and Adolescent Screen Time During the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Importance To limit the spread of COVID-19, numerous restrictions were imposed on youths, including school closures, isolation requirements, social distancing, and cancelation of extracurricular activities, which independently or collectiv…
View article: Global Changes in Child and Adolescent Physical Activity During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Global Changes in Child and Adolescent Physical Activity During the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Children and adolescents have experienced measurable reductions in physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings underscore the need to provide bolstered access to support and resources related to physical activity to ensure goo…
View article: Inclusion of children with special educational needs and disabilities in physical education: A systematic review and meta-analysis of teachers’ attitudes
Inclusion of children with special educational needs and disabilities in physical education: A systematic review and meta-analysis of teachers’ attitudes Open
Research shows that teachers' attitudes toward physical education are associated with positive pupil outcomes. However, there is limited robust synthesis of evidence regarding teachers' attitudes toward working with vulnerable learners in …
View article: Variability in locomotor activity in a female junior international hockey team
Variability in locomotor activity in a female junior international hockey team Open
The game-to-game variabilities inform thresholds for estimating changes in performance over time. Caution is required when interpreting such data, and coaches should carry out estimates in their specific contexts. Additionally, quarter-to-…
View article: Exploration: an overarching focus for holistic development
Exploration: an overarching focus for holistic development Open
Promoting the development of health and well-being across the lifespan involves navigating a complex and intertwined labyrinth of biological, social, and environmental factors that change over time. Yet, approaches to positively impact dev…
View article: Are parental depressive symptoms related to the sleep quality and physical activity of their children with developmental disabilities?
Are parental depressive symptoms related to the sleep quality and physical activity of their children with developmental disabilities? Open
Our study demonstrates the importance of considering children's sleep and physical activity in supporting children's developmental disabilities because they may offer pathways to enhanced family resilience and well-being.
View article: Implementation of student experiential learning in health & wellbeing in a large university setting
Implementation of student experiential learning in health & wellbeing in a large university setting Open
Background Healthy UCD is a health promotion initiative in University College Dublin (UCD). Working together with university academic staff, we have provided opportunities for graded experiential learning for students in health and wellbei…
View article: The Assessment of Functional Movement in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
The Assessment of Functional Movement in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background The Functional Movement Screen™ (FMS™) is an assessment of human movement that may signal potential deficits that could predispose an otherwise healthy person to injury risk. FMS™ scores are well reported in both athletic and ad…
View article: Novel implementation of experiential learning in health and wellbeing in a university setting
Novel implementation of experiential learning in health and wellbeing in a university setting Open
Healthy UCD is a health promotion initiative in University College Dublin (UCD) which aims to create a sustainable healthy campus for all members of the UCD community. In recent years, Healthy UCD has worked with staff from across the univ…
View article: Bidirectional associations between screen time and children’s externalizing and internalizing behaviors
Bidirectional associations between screen time and children’s externalizing and internalizing behaviors Open
Background While it has been purported that excessive screen time can lead to behavioral problems, it has also been suggested that children with behavioral dysregulation receive more access to screens to manage problematic behavior. In thi…
View article: From screen time to the digital level of analysis: a scoping review of measures for digital media use in children and adolescents
From screen time to the digital level of analysis: a scoping review of measures for digital media use in children and adolescents Open
Objectives This scoping review aims to facilitate psychometric developments in the field of digital media usage and well-being in young people by (1) identifying core concepts in the area of “screen time” and digital media use in children,…
View article: Nutrition knowledge of elite and non-elite Gaelic footballers
Nutrition knowledge of elite and non-elite Gaelic footballers Open
Dietary intake plays a significant role in athletic performance and is influenced by several factors, including nutrition knowledge. Gaelic footballers are amateur athletes who conduct high-intensity, intermittent activity during training …
View article: Position-specific countermovement jump characteristics of elite Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 athletes
Position-specific countermovement jump characteristics of elite Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 athletes Open
Rugby union (RU) is an intermittent team sport, with diverse playing positions, played internationally by both men and women. Considerable scientific attention has been devoted to men’s RU, however despite the growth in the women’s profess…