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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
375 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2013-05-31
2017-01-31
Brief Summary
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The primary aim of the research project is to investigate the impact of two types of summer science enrichment programs (that focus on health and wellness) on middle school girls' self-efficacy, health knowledge, health behaviors, and interest in science. One program will present the curriculum by conventional means (GROOVE condition) while the second program will include the addition of a closed 3-D virtual world environment to reinforce concepts (GROOVE+ condition).
The following hypotheses will be tested in the randomized controlled trial:
1. Upon completion of the summer program, the enhanced summer program GROOVE+ relative to the conventional summer program will result in a) increased self-efficacy for adopting healthy behavior change; b) increased health knowledge; c) enhanced science self-concept; and e) more positive behavior change (e.g., improved nutrition, increased physical activity).
2. At follow-up, the enhanced summer program relative to the conventional summer program will result in further and/or sustained improvements in positive behavior health behaviors and attitudes.
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
PREVENTION
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Summer wellness program - nutrition & physical activity
The GROOVE condition uses conventional means to address health-related activities and content within the context of a science museum summer enrichment program. The emphasis is on nutrition, physical activity, and healthy lifestyle.
Summer science wellness program emphasizing health education pertaining to nutrition, physical activity, and healthy lifestyle.
The enhanced virtual world education (GROOVE+) will be compared to conventional approach (GROOVE). Each program is Monday-Friday, 9:30-3:30, for 3 weeks in the summer.
Summer program plus virtual world technology
The GROOVE+ condition enhances the conventional approach to address health-related activities and content within the context of a science museum summer enrichment program by employing technology and a 3-D virtual world as a key educational strategy. The emphasis is on nutrition, physical activity, and healthy lifestyle.
Summer science wellness program emphasizing health education pertaining to nutrition, physical activity, and healthy lifestyle.
The enhanced virtual world education (GROOVE+) will be compared to conventional approach (GROOVE). Each program is Monday-Friday, 9:30-3:30, for 3 weeks in the summer.
Interventions
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Summer science wellness program emphasizing health education pertaining to nutrition, physical activity, and healthy lifestyle.
The enhanced virtual world education (GROOVE+) will be compared to conventional approach (GROOVE). Each program is Monday-Friday, 9:30-3:30, for 3 weeks in the summer.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
* not fluent in English
* enrolled in a special education program at school (other than gifted program) that would interfere with ability to master the material
* have a condition that would preclude their participation in the dance activities of the summer program
11 Years
14 Years
FEMALE
Yes
Sponsors
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Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science (formerly known as Miami Science Museum)
UNKNOWN
New York Hall of Science
UNKNOWN
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
NIH
University of Miami
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Patrice G. Saab
Principal Investigator; Professor
Principal Investigators
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Patrice G Saab, Ph.D.
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Miami
Locations
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Patricia and Phillip Museum of Science
Miami, Florida, United States
New York Hall of Science
Queens, New York, United States
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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20111081
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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