Health behaviours in rural adolescents

Abstract

Considers the need for school aged children to develop their own health behaviours as often both parents have to work. Outlines the findings of a survey of 14 to 19 year olds in a small rural town in northeastern Missouri. Measures qualities such as self esteem and personal characteristics together with physical activity, health knowledge and diet, enabling the researchers to make observations regarding gender differences and influences on health behaviour. Suggests some implications for educators and parents.

Citation

Misra, R. and Aguillon, S. (1999), "Health behaviours in rural adolescents", International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, Vol. 19 No. 12, pp. 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1108/01443339910788604