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R. Morgan Pigg

Researcher at University of Florida

Publications -  27
Citations -  874

R. Morgan Pigg is an academic researcher from University of Florida. The author has contributed to research in topics: Health education & Public health. The author has an hindex of 10, co-authored 26 publications receiving 797 citations.

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The Feasibility of a Web-Based Surveillance System to Collect Health Risk Behavior Data from College Students

TL;DR: Researchers and practitioners conducting health survey research with college students or other homogeneous populations who have access to e-mail and the Web should consider using a Web-based survey design as an alternative to a mail, self-administered survey.
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Associations Between Physical Activity and Reduced Rates of Hopelessness, Depression, and Suicidal Behavior Among College Students

TL;DR: This study provides empirical evidence that establishes the association between physical activity, especially aerobic activity, and reduced risk of hopelessness, depression, and suicidal behavior among college students.
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High school youth and suicide risk: exploring protection afforded through physical activity and sport participation

TL;DR: It is indicated that involvement in sport confers unique psychosocial benefits that protect adolescents against suicidality, and mechanisms other than physical activity contribute to the protective association between sport and reduced suicideality.
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Spiritual Well-Being and Suicidal Ideation Among College Students

TL;DR: This investigation highlighted existential well-being as an important factor associated with lower levels of suicidal ideation among college students, and even after controlling for significant correlates, existentialWell-being remained a significant predictor of suicidal Ideation.
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Teacher Beliefs, Professional Preparation, and Practices regarding Exceptional Students and Sexuality Education.

TL;DR: This study supports collaboration between health educators and special education teachers to adapt existing sexuality curricula for students with special needs, improve professional preparation of special Education teachers to teach sexuality education, and to more effectively implement comprehensive school health education through the Coordinated School Health Program model to special education students.