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Journal Article 1.1. Karras, E., Stokes, C. M., Warfield, S. C., Elder, H., Stephens, B., & Bossarte, R. M. (2018). The Use of Theory-Based Formative Research to Design Suicide Prevention Messaging for U.S. Veterans in Midlife. Health Education & Behavior, 45(6), 1016–1024. DOI: 10.1177/1090198118769344.

Learning Objectives: Apply theory to guide planning a study and interpreting results; Develop a research plan to address a specific research question.

Summary: Uses the theory of planned behavior to inform designing suicide prevention messaging by describing and measuring theoretical constructs, and modeling how they are related.

Journal Article 1.2. Lynch, B. A., Gentile, N., Maxson, J., Quigg, S., Swenson, L., & Kaufman, T. (2016). Elementary School-Based Obesity Intervention Using an Educational Curriculum. Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, 7(4), 265–271. DOI: 10.1177/2150131916644888.

Learning Objectives: Describe the different types of research objectives and their purpose; Develop a research plan to address a specific research question.

Summary: A pilot study to evaluate a pediatric obesity intervention program in an elementary school setting.