Michelle Lee D’abundo
Biographic Data
| ID | 4888009 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Michelle Lee D’abundo |
| GIVEN NAMES | Michelle Lee |
| FAMILY NAME | D’abundo |
| SIGNATURE | D’ABUNDO M L |
| AFFILIATIONS | Salisbury University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1498-9692 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 17 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2004 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Understanding the Perspectives of Latino Adults Who Smoke on Physical Activity
Smoking and sedentary lifestyle frequently co-occur among Latinos. Evidence suggests that moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) may enhance smoking cessation rates. However, this synergistic phenomenon has not been studied among Latinos, the largest minority group in the United States. This qualitative study consisted of semi-structured interviews in English or Spanish with Latino adults who smoke (n = 20) to understand their perspectives…
Barriers and Facilitators of Smoking Cessation among Latinos Living with HIV
The purpose of this study was to identify the perspectives from key leaders of community-based organizations (CBOs) and clinics serving people living with HIV on barriers and facilitators of smoking cessation among Latino smokers living with HIV. Semi-structured interviews were conducted in English and Spanish with 10 key leaders. Using a social ecological model, qualitative theoretical analysis was used to analyze the results. Participants ident…
Issues of health, appearance and physical activity in aerobic classes for women
The purpose of this research was to explore what appearance-focused messages were conveyed by aerobic instructors in aerobic classes for women. This qualitative research was influenced by the concept of wellness and how feminist pedagogy can be applied to promote individuals’ well-being in aerobic classes. The practices of five aerobic instructors working at two facilities were explored through 14 observations and five interviews. Data were analy…
Growing Wellness
The Community Garden Education Program was created as a way to combat obesity in a low-income eastern North Carolina community. Observations were conducted throughout and two focus groups were held at the end of the first phase of the program to reveal the participants' perspectives. Focus group findings indicated that the initial program goals of administrators focused on obesity reduction were different from participant goals that focused on We…
How “Healthful” Are Aerobics Classes? Exploring the Health and Wellness Messages in Aerobics Classes for Women
The purpose of this study was to explore the health messages communicated by aerobics instructors in aerobics classes for women. A theoretical framework influenced by adult learning theory and feminist pedagogy was used in this qualitative study. Over a 3-month period, the practices of five aerobics instructors working at one nonprofit fitness center and one wellness facility were explored. The methods of data collection were one interview with e…
Struggling with Recovery
Recovery from an eating disorder encompasses a complex matrix of mental, physical, and social factors. Although methodological differences affect rates of reported recovery (from 24 to 76%), many women are not experiencing full recoveries from eating disorders. This trend is apparent in persons who discontinue severely destructive behaviors but continue to exhibit psychiatric problems and impairment in social and occupational roles. The purpose o…
HRD with a conscience
This paper defines organizational social consciousness, addresses stakeholder vs. stockholder needs, presents definitions of organizational social responsibility and defines socially conscious HRD. The paper concludes with a continuum for socially conscious HRD that incorporates: serving an educative and supportive role to help organizations uphold implied contracts and expectations of the organization, promoting ethical management and leadership…
Growing Wellness
The Community Garden Education Program was created as a way to combat obesity in a low-income eastern North Carolina community. Observations were conducted throughout and two focus groups were held at the end of the first phase of the program to reveal the participants' perspectives. Focus group findings indicated that the initial program goals of administrators focused on obesity reduction were different from participant goals that focused on We…
Issues of health, appearance and physical activity in aerobic classes for women
The purpose of this research was to explore what appearance-focused messages were conveyed by aerobic instructors in aerobic classes for women. This qualitative research was influenced by the concept of wellness and how feminist pedagogy can be applied to promote individuals’ well-being in aerobic classes. The practices of five aerobic instructors working at two facilities were explored through 14 observations and five interviews. Data were analy…
Struggling with Recovery
Recovery from an eating disorder encompasses a complex matrix of mental, physical, and social factors. Although methodological differences affect rates of reported recovery (from 24 to 76%), many women are not experiencing full recoveries from eating disorders. This trend is apparent in persons who discontinue severely destructive behaviors but continue to exhibit psychiatric problems and impairment in social and occupational roles. The purpose o…
HRD with a conscience
This paper defines organizational social consciousness, addresses stakeholder vs. stockholder needs, presents definitions of organizational social responsibility and defines socially conscious HRD. The paper concludes with a continuum for socially conscious HRD that incorporates: serving an educative and supportive role to help organizations uphold implied contracts and expectations of the organization, promoting ethical management and leadership…
How “Healthful” Are Aerobics Classes? Exploring the Health and Wellness Messages in Aerobics Classes for Women
The purpose of this study was to explore the health messages communicated by aerobics instructors in aerobics classes for women. A theoretical framework influenced by adult learning theory and feminist pedagogy was used in this qualitative study. Over a 3-month period, the practices of five aerobics instructors working at one nonprofit fitness center and one wellness facility were explored. The methods of data collection were one interview with e…
Growing Wellness
The Community Garden Education Program was created as a way to combat obesity in a low-income eastern North Carolina community. Observations were conducted throughout and two focus groups were held at the end of the first phase of the program to reveal the participants' perspectives. Focus group findings indicated that the initial program goals of administrators focused on obesity reduction were different from participant goals that focused on We…
Issues of health, appearance and physical activity in aerobic classes for women
The purpose of this research was to explore what appearance-focused messages were conveyed by aerobic instructors in aerobic classes for women. This qualitative research was influenced by the concept of wellness and how feminist pedagogy can be applied to promote individuals’ well-being in aerobic classes. The practices of five aerobic instructors working at two facilities were explored through 14 observations and five interviews. Data were analy…
Barriers and Facilitators of Smoking Cessation among Latinos Living with HIV
The purpose of this study was to identify the perspectives from key leaders of community-based organizations (CBOs) and clinics serving people living with HIV on barriers and facilitators of smoking cessation among Latino smokers living with HIV. Semi-structured interviews were conducted in English and Spanish with 10 key leaders. Using a social ecological model, qualitative theoretical analysis was used to analyze the results. Participants ident…
Understanding the Perspectives of Latino Adults Who Smoke on Physical Activity
Smoking and sedentary lifestyle frequently co-occur among Latinos. Evidence suggests that moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) may enhance smoking cessation rates. However, this synergistic phenomenon has not been studied among Latinos, the largest minority group in the United States. This qualitative study consisted of semi-structured interviews in English or Spanish with Latino adults who smoke (n = 20) to understand their perspectives…
Psychology (7 works) · Medicine (5 works) · Qualitative research (5 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Gerontology (3 works) · Psychiatry (3 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Eating Disorders and Behaviors (2 works) · Focus group (2 works)