It’s not often that I travel alone, but in the past few months, I’ve had several opportunities to do so. Not that I don’t appreciate my family and friend travels, it’s just that I discover changes in my psyche when I go it alone. To some women, it’s uncomfortable, to others, it’s routine, and for a few of us, it’s noteworthy from a life stage perspective. What I mean to say is, while I study social engagement in midlife women, I also get to experience it, which of course, influences my attitude and actions.
Read MoreCooking for one or two isn't always motivating. My kitchen is filled with large appliances from our Full House years, so roasting a cauldron of porridge means 1 of 3 things happen: 1. We eat the same thing all week. 2. I have to portion it out for freezing. 3. I throw it out by the weekend.
Read MoreA growing base of research suggests a positive association between green space in urban communities and improved mental health (Lee & Maheswaran, 2011). Conceptually, many would agree that public green space provides open areas for physical activity, social engagement, and stress reduction, yet many communities have not made rigorous community planning efforts (Fan et al., 2011).
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It’s Friday night and a movie sounds great. Then the voices start. "Who should I call? They were all busy last time. I must look so desperate... I can’t go alone. Or could I?” In the time that it takes to look up the theater schedule, you’ve talked yourself into another Netflix night on the couch.
Read MoreEmpirically sound research includes data that is both valid and reliable. In broad terms, validity and reliability are measures of accuracy in health education research. The study design, including sample size, methodology, and analyses must be carefully monitored to accurately assess the soundness of the results.
Read MoreQualitative research provides a wealth of information, often in a natural environment, void of manipulation, to produce organic results (Merriam, 2009). The information gathered may be used to enhance quantitative results or it may be used to increase background knowledge that would otherwise be difficult to collect through quantitative designs (Muntaner & Gómez, 2003).
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