Alan M Beck
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 118745 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Alan M Beck |
| PRENOMES | Alan M |
| SOBRENOME | Beck |
| ASSINATURA | BECK A M |
| AFILIAÇÕES | Washington University in St. Louis |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0661-7672 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 25 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 81 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 25 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 1975 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2025 |
| ÍNDICE H | 6 |
Cluster randomized multilevel intervention for promoting physical activity in rural communities
Introduction: Rural areas of the United States have lower levels of physical activity (PA) as compared to their urban and suburban counterparts, leading to higher levels of chronic diseases. The objective of the study was to increase PA in rural communities via a multilevel intervention. Methods: We implemented a cluster randomized controlled trial of a community-based multilevel PA intervention between 2019 and 2022 in 14 rural communities. The …
Development, Acceptability and Engagement with the Mind Tutor
University student wellbeing has been declining in recent years, leading to increased demand for universities to provide support services. This paper aims to describe the development process of a novel chatbot enhanced app for student wellbeing, the Mind Tutor, and to evaluate the acceptability of this app. The paper also serves to provide multiple lessons learned from the development process and the testing of the app, which will be of use to ot…
Exploring diversity, equity, and inclusion perceptions among leadership in the field of Human-Animal Interaction
The field and study of human-animal interaction (HAI) have experienced substantial and ongoing growth in scientific rigor and, public awareness. Yet, considerations for the role of diversity in the field have thus far remained limited, and efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in HAI are critically needed. As one of the first steps to improving DEI is to conduct a baseline assessment, the present study sought to address two qu…
Human-animal interaction interdisciplinary centers and institutes
Multilevel correlates of domain-specific physical activity among rural adults – a cross-sectional study
PA primarily occurred in the occupational domain among this sample of rural mid-Western adults. Findings highlight the need for multilevel interventions to address PA across multiple domains in rural communities, especially among females and older adults
Parent Perceptions of Changes in Child Physical Activity During Covid-19 Stay-At-Home Orders
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore parent perceptions of changes in child physical activity during COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. Design: A cross-sectional study. Setting: The research team used social media, relevant organizations, and neighborhood groups to distribute the survey link in May and June of 2020. Subjects: A convenience sample of parents of children aged 5–12. Measures: Survey to assess parental perceptions of changes …
A Cross-Sectional Comparison of Physical Activity during Covid-19 in a Sample of Rural and Non-Rural Participants in the US
Physical activity (PA) pre-COVID-19 was lower in rural areas compared to non-rural areas. The purpose of this study was to determine COVID-19's impact on PA in rural and non-rural residents. A cross-sectional study consisting of a convenience sample of 278 participants (50% rural, 50% non-rural) from 25 states completed an online survey describing their PA behaviors and perceptions during COVID-19. The global physical activity questionnaire was u…
Associations of physical activity and sedentary behaviors with child mental well-being during the Covid-19 pandemic
Based on parent perceptions, MWB decreased with COVID-19. Maintained or increased child PA improved the chances MWB would remain the same or improve. Parent interviews provide context to these findings by showing how COVID-19 impacted MWB and the associations between PA and MWB. Understanding protective factors for child MWB during COVID-19 is important to offset negative long-term health outcomes from this ongoing pandemic
A multilevel approach for promoting physical activity in rural communities
Clinical Trials NCT03683173 , September 25, 2018
Is Sitting Really the New Smoking
Is Sitting Really the New Smoking? Alan M. Beck PhD, CHES, and Amy Eyler PhD, CHES Affiliation Alan M. Beck is with the Prevention Research Center, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO. Amy Eyler is with the Brown School and the Prevention Research Center, Washington University in St. Louis.CopyRightCorrespondence should be sent to Alan M. Beck, PhD, CHES, Prevention Research Center, Washington University in St. Louis, One Brookings …
Robotic Pets in Human Lives
Robotic “pets” are being marketed as social companions and are used in the emerging field of robot‐assisted activities, including robot‐assisted therapy (RAA). However, the limits to and potential of robotic analogues of living animals as social and therapeutic partners remain unclear. Do children and adults view robotic pets as “animal‐like,”“machine‐like,” or some combination of both? How do social behaviors differ toward a robotic versus livin…
Pets and Our Mental Health
2005). Pets and Our Mental Health: The Why, the What and the How. Anthrozoos: Vol. 18, No. 4, pp. 441-443
Future Directions in Human-Animal Bond Research
Human-animal contact can influence psychological and physiological parameters important to health and welfare; nevertheless, there has been relatively little research on the variables that influence or mediate those health consequences. In addition, little attention has been paid on how to create or alter the animal interactions for the betterment of people and their animals. The investigation can be guided by two theoretical perspectives, which …
Companion animals in Indiana elementary schools
This descriptive study examines data on the presence of pets in elementary classrooms in a sample of rural, suburban, and urban elementary school classrooms in Indiana, and suggests a rich area for researchers interested in human–animal interactions in school settings. A convenience sample of rural, suburban, and urban teachers was compiled from the state department of education's database, and surveys were sent to 2,149 teachers in 115 schools. …
Animals in the Third Reich
The Educational Benefits of a Ten-Week Home-Based Wild Bird Feeding Program for Children
This study evaluated a ten-week educational home-based program for feeding wild birds, intended to increase elementary school age children's knowledge about birds, especially those wild birds commonly encountered at outdoor home feeders. We measured changes from pre- to post-program in 65 seven- to 12-year old children's knowledge about wild birds, as well as in environmental attitudes. The goal was not only to increase bird knowledge in the targ…
Companion Animals and Their Companions
It is well documented that people denied good human contact and interaction do not thrive well. One way people can be protected from the ravages of loneliness is animal companionship. Early laboratory observations of people with animals encouraged a period of research to identify, document, and assess the beneficial health implications of our relationship with companion animals. All indications are that companion animals play the role of a family…
Send us your Favorite Pet Stories
A content analysis of children's entries in a favorite pet stories contest in a newspaper revealed themes of play and loss, among others. In the 75 entries analyzed, dogs and cats were the most common animals portrayed, and girls slightly outnumbered boys. The authors discuss how the language used in the advertisement may have shaped the stories submitted. The moral dimensions of the stories are analyzed under the themes of care and responsibilit…
The Health Benefits of Human-Animal Interactions
1994). The Health Benefits of Human-Animal Interactions. Anthrozoos: Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 85-89
Anthrozoös ' Research (Volumes I—V) With Notes on Case Study and Single-Subject Designs
Evaluation of a Pet Program in Prison-The Pal Project at Lorton
We studied a program that permitted a selected number of prisoners to keep pets. We observed the physiological and behavioral effects of this contact and retrospectively examined the effect of pet possession on the frequency and severity of disciplinary offenses. The presence of a pet did not affect the rise in blood pressure associated with talking to the experimenters. However, blood pressure during interaction with the pet was always lower tha…
An epizootic of rabies in Maryland, 1982-84
The number of reported rabid raccoons increased by 617 per cent in Maryland from 1982 to 1984. The per cent of raccoons that tested positive for rabies increased from 7.9 per cent in 1982 to 57 per cent in 1984. During this period of time, more than 74 per cent of human exposures to rabid animals involved raccoons. Reports of animal bites of humans, however, showed only a 2.6 per cent increase. The raccoon rabies epizootic has had significant pub…
Health and Caring for Living Things
Use of Animals in the Rehabilitation of Psychiatric Inpatients
This study compared the impact of therapy and activity groups on two matched groups of 8 and 9 psychiatric inpatients. Daily sessions of the groups were held for 11 wk. in identical rooms except for the presence of caged finches in one of the rooms. The patients were evaluated before and after the sessions using standard psychiatric rating scales. The group who met in the room that contained animals (a cage with four finches) had significantly be…
The public health implications of urban dogs
Investigación que proyecta la problemática generada en Bogotá por el crecimiento de las mascotas (perros y gatos) y su impacto en aspectos sociales, de salud pública, seguridad y económicos, a partir de lo cual se propone su identificación como medida de impacto. La investigación parte de la hipótesis de que una perfecta identificación disminuirá todos los efectos, incluido el hurto de los animales y aspectos como el maltrato. Así, el trabajo car…
Future Directions in Human-Animal Bond Research
Human-animal contact can influence psychological and physiological parameters important to health and welfare; nevertheless, there has been relatively little research on the variables that influence or mediate those health consequences. In addition, little attention has been paid on how to create or alter the animal interactions for the betterment of people and their animals. The investigation can be guided by two theoretical perspectives, which …
The Health Benefits of Human-Animal Interactions
1994). The Health Benefits of Human-Animal Interactions. Anthrozoos: Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 85-89
Health and Caring for Living Things
Evaluation of a Pet Program in Prison-The Pal Project at Lorton
We studied a program that permitted a selected number of prisoners to keep pets. We observed the physiological and behavioral effects of this contact and retrospectively examined the effect of pet possession on the frequency and severity of disciplinary offenses. The presence of a pet did not affect the rise in blood pressure associated with talking to the experimenters. However, blood pressure during interaction with the pet was always lower tha…
Robotic Pets in Human Lives
Robotic “pets” are being marketed as social companions and are used in the emerging field of robot‐assisted activities, including robot‐assisted therapy (RAA). However, the limits to and potential of robotic analogues of living animals as social and therapeutic partners remain unclear. Do children and adults view robotic pets as “animal‐like,”“machine‐like,” or some combination of both? How do social behaviors differ toward a robotic versus livin…
The Educational Benefits of a Ten-Week Home-Based Wild Bird Feeding Program for Children
This study evaluated a ten-week educational home-based program for feeding wild birds, intended to increase elementary school age children's knowledge about birds, especially those wild birds commonly encountered at outdoor home feeders. We measured changes from pre- to post-program in 65 seven- to 12-year old children's knowledge about wild birds, as well as in environmental attitudes. The goal was not only to increase bird knowledge in the targ…
Companion animals in Indiana elementary schools
This descriptive study examines data on the presence of pets in elementary classrooms in a sample of rural, suburban, and urban elementary school classrooms in Indiana, and suggests a rich area for researchers interested in human–animal interactions in school settings. A convenience sample of rural, suburban, and urban teachers was compiled from the state department of education's database, and surveys were sent to 2,149 teachers in 115 schools. …
The public health implications of urban dogs
Investigación que proyecta la problemática generada en Bogotá por el crecimiento de las mascotas (perros y gatos) y su impacto en aspectos sociales, de salud pública, seguridad y económicos, a partir de lo cual se propone su identificación como medida de impacto. La investigación parte de la hipótesis de que una perfecta identificación disminuirá todos los efectos, incluido el hurto de los animales y aspectos como el maltrato. Así, el trabajo car…
Pets and Our Mental Health
2005). Pets and Our Mental Health: The Why, the What and the How. Anthrozoos: Vol. 18, No. 4, pp. 441-443
Send us your Favorite Pet Stories
A content analysis of children's entries in a favorite pet stories contest in a newspaper revealed themes of play and loss, among others. In the 75 entries analyzed, dogs and cats were the most common animals portrayed, and girls slightly outnumbered boys. The authors discuss how the language used in the advertisement may have shaped the stories submitted. The moral dimensions of the stories are analyzed under the themes of care and responsibilit…
Anthrozoös ' Research (Volumes I—V) With Notes on Case Study and Single-Subject Designs
An epizootic of rabies in Maryland, 1982-84
The number of reported rabid raccoons increased by 617 per cent in Maryland from 1982 to 1984. The per cent of raccoons that tested positive for rabies increased from 7.9 per cent in 1982 to 57 per cent in 1984. During this period of time, more than 74 per cent of human exposures to rabid animals involved raccoons. Reports of animal bites of humans, however, showed only a 2.6 per cent increase. The raccoon rabies epizootic has had significant pub…
The public health implications of urban dogs
Investigación que proyecta la problemática generada en Bogotá por el crecimiento de las mascotas (perros y gatos) y su impacto en aspectos sociales, de salud pública, seguridad y económicos, a partir de lo cual se propone su identificación como medida de impacto. La investigación parte de la hipótesis de que una perfecta identificación disminuirá todos los efectos, incluido el hurto de los animales y aspectos como el maltrato. Así, el trabajo car…
Use of Animals in the Rehabilitation of Psychiatric Inpatients
This study compared the impact of therapy and activity groups on two matched groups of 8 and 9 psychiatric inpatients. Daily sessions of the groups were held for 11 wk. in identical rooms except for the presence of caged finches in one of the rooms. The patients were evaluated before and after the sessions using standard psychiatric rating scales. The group who met in the room that contained animals (a cage with four finches) had significantly be…
An epizootic of rabies in Maryland, 1982-84
The number of reported rabid raccoons increased by 617 per cent in Maryland from 1982 to 1984. The per cent of raccoons that tested positive for rabies increased from 7.9 per cent in 1982 to 57 per cent in 1984. During this period of time, more than 74 per cent of human exposures to rabid animals involved raccoons. Reports of animal bites of humans, however, showed only a 2.6 per cent increase. The raccoon rabies epizootic has had significant pub…
Health and Caring for Living Things
Evaluation of a Pet Program in Prison-The Pal Project at Lorton
We studied a program that permitted a selected number of prisoners to keep pets. We observed the physiological and behavioral effects of this contact and retrospectively examined the effect of pet possession on the frequency and severity of disciplinary offenses. The presence of a pet did not affect the rise in blood pressure associated with talking to the experimenters. However, blood pressure during interaction with the pet was always lower tha…
Anthrozoös ' Research (Volumes I—V) With Notes on Case Study and Single-Subject Designs
The Health Benefits of Human-Animal Interactions
1994). The Health Benefits of Human-Animal Interactions. Anthrozoos: Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 85-89
Companion Animals and Their Companions
It is well documented that people denied good human contact and interaction do not thrive well. One way people can be protected from the ravages of loneliness is animal companionship. Early laboratory observations of people with animals encouraged a period of research to identify, document, and assess the beneficial health implications of our relationship with companion animals. All indications are that companion animals play the role of a family…
Send us your Favorite Pet Stories
A content analysis of children's entries in a favorite pet stories contest in a newspaper revealed themes of play and loss, among others. In the 75 entries analyzed, dogs and cats were the most common animals portrayed, and girls slightly outnumbered boys. The authors discuss how the language used in the advertisement may have shaped the stories submitted. The moral dimensions of the stories are analyzed under the themes of care and responsibilit…
The Educational Benefits of a Ten-Week Home-Based Wild Bird Feeding Program for Children
This study evaluated a ten-week educational home-based program for feeding wild birds, intended to increase elementary school age children's knowledge about birds, especially those wild birds commonly encountered at outdoor home feeders. We measured changes from pre- to post-program in 65 seven- to 12-year old children's knowledge about wild birds, as well as in environmental attitudes. The goal was not only to increase bird knowledge in the targ…
Animals in the Third Reich
Future Directions in Human-Animal Bond Research
Human-animal contact can influence psychological and physiological parameters important to health and welfare; nevertheless, there has been relatively little research on the variables that influence or mediate those health consequences. In addition, little attention has been paid on how to create or alter the animal interactions for the betterment of people and their animals. The investigation can be guided by two theoretical perspectives, which …
Companion animals in Indiana elementary schools
This descriptive study examines data on the presence of pets in elementary classrooms in a sample of rural, suburban, and urban elementary school classrooms in Indiana, and suggests a rich area for researchers interested in human–animal interactions in school settings. A convenience sample of rural, suburban, and urban teachers was compiled from the state department of education's database, and surveys were sent to 2,149 teachers in 115 schools. …
Pets and Our Mental Health
2005). Pets and Our Mental Health: The Why, the What and the How. Anthrozoos: Vol. 18, No. 4, pp. 441-443
Robotic Pets in Human Lives
Robotic “pets” are being marketed as social companions and are used in the emerging field of robot‐assisted activities, including robot‐assisted therapy (RAA). However, the limits to and potential of robotic analogues of living animals as social and therapeutic partners remain unclear. Do children and adults view robotic pets as “animal‐like,”“machine‐like,” or some combination of both? How do social behaviors differ toward a robotic versus livin…
A multilevel approach for promoting physical activity in rural communities
Clinical Trials NCT03683173 , September 25, 2018
Is Sitting Really the New Smoking
Is Sitting Really the New Smoking? Alan M. Beck PhD, CHES, and Amy Eyler PhD, CHES Affiliation Alan M. Beck is with the Prevention Research Center, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO. Amy Eyler is with the Brown School and the Prevention Research Center, Washington University in St. Louis.CopyRightCorrespondence should be sent to Alan M. Beck, PhD, CHES, Prevention Research Center, Washington University in St. Louis, One Brookings …
Parent Perceptions of Changes in Child Physical Activity During Covid-19 Stay-At-Home Orders
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore parent perceptions of changes in child physical activity during COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. Design: A cross-sectional study. Setting: The research team used social media, relevant organizations, and neighborhood groups to distribute the survey link in May and June of 2020. Subjects: A convenience sample of parents of children aged 5–12. Measures: Survey to assess parental perceptions of changes …
A Cross-Sectional Comparison of Physical Activity during Covid-19 in a Sample of Rural and Non-Rural Participants in the US
Physical activity (PA) pre-COVID-19 was lower in rural areas compared to non-rural areas. The purpose of this study was to determine COVID-19's impact on PA in rural and non-rural residents. A cross-sectional study consisting of a convenience sample of 278 participants (50% rural, 50% non-rural) from 25 states completed an online survey describing their PA behaviors and perceptions during COVID-19. The global physical activity questionnaire was u…
Associations of physical activity and sedentary behaviors with child mental well-being during the Covid-19 pandemic
Based on parent perceptions, MWB decreased with COVID-19. Maintained or increased child PA improved the chances MWB would remain the same or improve. Parent interviews provide context to these findings by showing how COVID-19 impacted MWB and the associations between PA and MWB. Understanding protective factors for child MWB during COVID-19 is important to offset negative long-term health outcomes from this ongoing pandemic
Human-animal interaction interdisciplinary centers and institutes
Multilevel correlates of domain-specific physical activity among rural adults – a cross-sectional study
PA primarily occurred in the occupational domain among this sample of rural mid-Western adults. Findings highlight the need for multilevel interventions to address PA across multiple domains in rural communities, especially among females and older adults
Exploring diversity, equity, and inclusion perceptions among leadership in the field of Human-Animal Interaction
The field and study of human-animal interaction (HAI) have experienced substantial and ongoing growth in scientific rigor and, public awareness. Yet, considerations for the role of diversity in the field have thus far remained limited, and efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in HAI are critically needed. As one of the first steps to improving DEI is to conduct a baseline assessment, the present study sought to address two qu…
Cluster randomized multilevel intervention for promoting physical activity in rural communities
Introduction: Rural areas of the United States have lower levels of physical activity (PA) as compared to their urban and suburban counterparts, leading to higher levels of chronic diseases. The objective of the study was to increase PA in rural communities via a multilevel intervention. Methods: We implemented a cluster randomized controlled trial of a community-based multilevel PA intervention between 2019 and 2022 in 14 rural communities. The …
Development, Acceptability and Engagement with the Mind Tutor
University student wellbeing has been declining in recent years, leading to increased demand for universities to provide support services. This paper aims to describe the development process of a novel chatbot enhanced app for student wellbeing, the Mind Tutor, and to evaluate the acceptability of this app. The paper also serves to provide multiple lessons learned from the development process and the testing of the app, which will be of use to ot…
Psychology (18 obras) · Medicine (15 obras) · Human-Animal Interaction Studies (12 obras) · Biology (8 obras) · Environmental health (8 obras) · Animal welfare (7 obras) · Ecology (7 obras) · Gerontology (7 obras) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (7 obras) · Animal and Plant Science Education (6 obras)