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The Attitudes of Primary School Children to Contemporary Health Issues

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 October 2015

Alison F. Garton  and
Jaqueline Pontre
Alison F. Garton*
Affiliation:
Health Department of Western Australia
Jaqueline Pontre
Affiliation:
Health Department of Western Australia
*
Neurosciences Unit, Selby Centre, 2 Selby Street, Shenton Park, Western Australia 6008
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Abstract

The attitudes of 144 11-and 12-year-old primary school children to contemporary health issues were measured by a specially designed questionnaire. Levels of agreement and disagreement to the health-related statements indicated that the children held positive attitudes to health and fitness, were anti-smoking and anti-drinking and generally were prepared to accept responsibility for their health. The importance of monitoring children’s attitudes and changes to them as a result of educational and media campaigns discussed.

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Research Article
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The Educational and Developmental Psychologist , Volume 8 , Issue 2 , November 1991 , pp. 20 - 24
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Copyright © Australian Psychological Society 1991

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