PERCEPTIONS OF HEALTH AMONG ADOLESCENTS 

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This research uses both quantitative data and qualitative focus group results to investigate modern conceptualizations of child health among 11-15 year olds. 

HEALTH PROMOTING FAMILIES

 

Exploring​ adult mediated pathways for achieving overall of overall child health.

SOCIAL SUPPORT AND CHILD HEALTH

 

Exploring the relationship between having supportive adults in life and emotional well-being in adolescents.

SPIRITUALITY AND CHILD HEALTH

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Exploring how children's relationship to themselves, others, the natural world or transcendence influences overall health.

TECHNOLOGY AND HEALTH IN ADOLESCENTS

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This area of study looks at communication technologies, media use and health in Canadian adolescents.

HOLISM AND HEALTH: A REVIEW

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A study of the concept of "holism" and its utility in health promotion and public health. 

HUNGER IN CANADIAN KIDS

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Understanding hunger and its relationship to overall health in children. 

THE FAMILY MEAL AND ADOLESCENT HEALTH 

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The importance of family meals for supporting adolescent health. 

PROJECTS

"Engaging youth, supporting families and (re)discovering health knowledge together"