Discussion Questions
Instruction: Please follow this simple instruction as indicated, and afterwards answer the two bold questions at the bottom in one full page sufficiently and specifically while titling them separately with answer 1 and answer 2. Make your introduction minimum and focus answering and explaining the questions.
First review the articles numbered, Articles 1 & 2. 3, than read the articles labeled A & B. Now answer the two bold questions at the bottom and by focusing on what theories, theoretical and conceptual framework are the three articles citing and what common theme do you see.
Articles 1,2,3
1. Prentice-Dunn, H., & Prentice-Dunn, S. (2012). Physical activiy, sedentary behavior, and childhood obesity: A review of cross-sectional studies. Psychology, Health & Medicine Vol 17(3), 255-273.
2. Holub, C. K., Lobelo, F., Mehta, S. M., Sánchez Romero, L., & M. (2014). School-Wide Programs Aimed at Obesity Among Latino Youth in the United States: A Review of the Evidence. Journal Of School Health Vol 84(4), 239-246.
3. Safron, M., Cislak, A., Gaspar, T., & Luszczynska, A. (2011). Micro-environmental characteristics related to body weight, diet, and physical activity of children and adolescents: a systematic umbrella review. International Journal Of Environmental Health Research Vol 21(5), 317-330.
Articles A & B
A. Connelly, L. M. (2014). Use of theoretical frameworks in research. MEDSURG Nursing, 23(3), 187-188.
B. Green, H. E. (2014). Use of theoretical and conceptual frameworks in qualitative research. Nurse Researcher, 21(6), 34-38.
Questions:
I. Which theories have the articles 1, 2, and 3 cited?
II. Are you seeing a common theme?