A primary prevention and education program aimed at preventing disordered. . eating and promoting... more A primary prevention and education program aimed at preventing disordered. . eating and promoting healthy attitudes and behaviors was implemented in 13 grade five, Gx, and seven classes in eight urban primary schools. Ten classes , from three similar schools served as a no-treatment comparison group. The program consisted of six weekly sessions focusing on disordered eating, social pressures to be thin, harmful effects a i d myths about dieting and weight, coping \ with the influences of family and friends, healthy eating habits, and increasing v self-esteem. Questionnaires on-knowledge (KQ), body esteem (BES), body 4 satisfaction (BSM), dieting, gaining, arid maladaptive eating attitu'des and f t behaviors (ChEAT) were administered'to both groups prior to, following, and six 'C score the questionnaires. To my parents, brother, friends, andfellow Simon Frase~ colleagues, thanks for all the moral and social Last, but definitely not least, I would like to especially support along the way. acknowledge all the teachers and students who participated in my project. Without their enthusiastic cooperation, this program would not have been possible.
Israel journal of psychiatry and related sciences, 2011
Children with impulsive behavior and poor self regulation have been shown to have low parasympath... more Children with impulsive behavior and poor self regulation have been shown to have low parasympathetic tone. High vagal tone is associated with attention to novel stimuli. To study if Heart Rate Variability, an index of vagal tone, is a mediator of attention. 77 children who performed a Continuous Performance test (TOVA test) had their EKG recorded for Heart Rate Variability Measurements. Subjects were assigned to groups according to their performance on the TOVA test and a general linear model for repeated measures applied. Pearson Correlations were applied for TOVA scores and HRV Values at four epochs. No individual correlations were found between Attention Scores and HRV. However, there was a significant group difference showing that good performers had a higher "vagal" tone than poor performers. The parasympathetic system as measured through HRV is not a mediator of attention. HRV may be an indicator of better health and ability to self regulate.
BACKGROUND Children with impulsive behavior and poor self regulation have been shown to have low ... more BACKGROUND Children with impulsive behavior and poor self regulation have been shown to have low parasympathetic tone. High vagal tone is associated with attention to novel stimuli. OBJECTIVE To study if Heart Rate Variability, an index of vagal tone, is a mediator of attention. METHOD 77 children who performed a Continuous Performance test (TOVA test) had their EKG recorded for Heart Rate Variability Measurements. Subjects were assigned to groups according to their performance on the TOVA test and a general linear model for repeated measures applied. Pearson Correlations were applied for TOVA scores and HRV Values at four epochs. RESULTS No individual correlations were found between Attention Scores and HRV. However, there was a significant group difference showing that good performers had a higher "vagal" tone than poor performers. CONCLUSION The parasympathetic system as measured through HRV is not a mediator of attention. HRV may be an indicator of better health and ab...
The Israel journal of psychiatry and related sciences, 2011
Children with impulsive behavior and poor self regulation have been shown to have low parasympath... more Children with impulsive behavior and poor self regulation have been shown to have low parasympathetic tone. High vagal tone is associated with attention to novel stimuli. To study if Heart Rate Variability, an index of vagal tone, is a mediator of attention. 77 children who performed a Continuous Performance test (TOVA test) had their EKG recorded for Heart Rate Variability Measurements. Subjects were assigned to groups according to their performance on the TOVA test and a general linear model for repeated measures applied. Pearson Correlations were applied for TOVA scores and HRV Values at four epochs. No individual correlations were found between Attention Scores and HRV. However, there was a significant group difference showing that good performers had a higher "vagal" tone than poor performers. The parasympathetic system as measured through HRV is not a mediator of attention. HRV may be an indicator of better health and ability to self regulate.
A primary prevention and education program aimed at preventing disordered. . eating and promoting... more A primary prevention and education program aimed at preventing disordered. . eating and promoting healthy attitudes and behaviors was implemented in 13 grade five, Gx, and seven classes in eight urban primary schools. Ten classes , from three similar schools served as a no-treatment comparison group. The program consisted of six weekly sessions focusing on disordered eating, social pressures to be thin, harmful effects a i d myths about dieting and weight, coping \ with the influences of family and friends, healthy eating habits, and increasing v self-esteem. Questionnaires on-knowledge (KQ), body esteem (BES), body 4 satisfaction (BSM), dieting, gaining, arid maladaptive eating attitu'des and f t behaviors (ChEAT) were administered'to both groups prior to, following, and six 'C score the questionnaires. To my parents, brother, friends, andfellow Simon Frase~ colleagues, thanks for all the moral and social Last, but definitely not least, I would like to especially support along the way. acknowledge all the teachers and students who participated in my project. Without their enthusiastic cooperation, this program would not have been possible.
Israel journal of psychiatry and related sciences, 2011
Children with impulsive behavior and poor self regulation have been shown to have low parasympath... more Children with impulsive behavior and poor self regulation have been shown to have low parasympathetic tone. High vagal tone is associated with attention to novel stimuli. To study if Heart Rate Variability, an index of vagal tone, is a mediator of attention. 77 children who performed a Continuous Performance test (TOVA test) had their EKG recorded for Heart Rate Variability Measurements. Subjects were assigned to groups according to their performance on the TOVA test and a general linear model for repeated measures applied. Pearson Correlations were applied for TOVA scores and HRV Values at four epochs. No individual correlations were found between Attention Scores and HRV. However, there was a significant group difference showing that good performers had a higher "vagal" tone than poor performers. The parasympathetic system as measured through HRV is not a mediator of attention. HRV may be an indicator of better health and ability to self regulate.
BACKGROUND Children with impulsive behavior and poor self regulation have been shown to have low ... more BACKGROUND Children with impulsive behavior and poor self regulation have been shown to have low parasympathetic tone. High vagal tone is associated with attention to novel stimuli. OBJECTIVE To study if Heart Rate Variability, an index of vagal tone, is a mediator of attention. METHOD 77 children who performed a Continuous Performance test (TOVA test) had their EKG recorded for Heart Rate Variability Measurements. Subjects were assigned to groups according to their performance on the TOVA test and a general linear model for repeated measures applied. Pearson Correlations were applied for TOVA scores and HRV Values at four epochs. RESULTS No individual correlations were found between Attention Scores and HRV. However, there was a significant group difference showing that good performers had a higher "vagal" tone than poor performers. CONCLUSION The parasympathetic system as measured through HRV is not a mediator of attention. HRV may be an indicator of better health and ab...
The Israel journal of psychiatry and related sciences, 2011
Children with impulsive behavior and poor self regulation have been shown to have low parasympath... more Children with impulsive behavior and poor self regulation have been shown to have low parasympathetic tone. High vagal tone is associated with attention to novel stimuli. To study if Heart Rate Variability, an index of vagal tone, is a mediator of attention. 77 children who performed a Continuous Performance test (TOVA test) had their EKG recorded for Heart Rate Variability Measurements. Subjects were assigned to groups according to their performance on the TOVA test and a general linear model for repeated measures applied. Pearson Correlations were applied for TOVA scores and HRV Values at four epochs. No individual correlations were found between Attention Scores and HRV. However, there was a significant group difference showing that good performers had a higher "vagal" tone than poor performers. The parasympathetic system as measured through HRV is not a mediator of attention. HRV may be an indicator of better health and ability to self regulate.
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