Browsing by Person "Taylor, J."

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Consuming the backstage: quests for authentic social relations.
(University of Strathclyde, 2004) Matheson, Catherine M.; Baum, T.; Goldsmith, A.; Kokkranikai, J.; Losekoot, E.; MacLellan, R.; Miller, S.; Morrison, A.; Nickson, D.; Taylor, J.; Thompson, K.
Developing policy in the provision of parenting programmes: integrating a review of reviews with the perspectives of both parents and professionals
(2009) Law, J.; Plunkett, C.; Taylor, J.; Gunning, M.
Background: Parenting programmes are a key component of the delivery of children's services, but evidence-based policy has often proved difficult to implement. Methods: The present review addressed this issue by integrating a review of systematic reviews of parenting programmes and a series of focus groups with parents and professionals involved in parenting across three agencies in a regional area (health, education and social work). The review summarizes parenting interventions targeting infant mental health, emotional and behavioural difficulties, autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, abuse/neglect, alcohol/ substance abuse and 'vulnerable' parents. The focus groups discussed topics such as the range of parenting services across the three agencies, accessibility, gaps in the service and future directions. Results and conclusions: Twenty systematic reviews were summarized. These reviews demonstrated that there is a wide range of parenting programmes available that have the potential to benefit families who are affected by problems ranging from emotional and behavioural difficulties to adolescent substance abuse. However, the findings of the focus groups reveal that the success of these programmes will depend in part on how they can be tailored to meet the social context of the families targeted. These integrated findings are discussed in terms of their implications for policy and practice. 2009 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
Evaluation of the Girls on the Move Programme--Years 4 and 5. Final Report to the: Roberton Trust and Scottish Government
(Queen Margaret University, 2010) Taylor, J.; Hughes, A.; Koufaki, Pelagia
Girls on the Move is a project designed to increase physical activity levels among girls and young women in Scotland.
Girls on the Move- Impact Statement. 2005-2011
(University of Stirling, 2011) Taylor, J.; Hughes, A.; Koufaki, Pelagia
Girls on the Move is a project designed to increase physical activity levels among girls and young women in Scotland.
The impact of community-based physical activity projects on girls' and young women's engagement in physical activity: findings from an evaluation of the 'Girls on the Move' programme
(Routledge, 2013-01) Taylor, J.; Hughes, A.; Koufaki, Pelagia
Using findings of an evaluation of the 'Girls on the Move' programme in Scotland, this article assesses the short-term (up to 6 months) impact that community-based projects can have on girls' engagement in physical activity. Attendance, drop out, frequency, duration and intensity of participation in physical activity are considered. The findings indicate that around six-out-of-ten girls maintained their involvement in the projects and that four-out-of-ten girls had high levels of attendance. Although the amount of time spent in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) was low (average of 10 min per hour of activity), the findings suggest that girls' activity increased between the beginning and end of projects but remained below healthy reference values. While short-term community-based projects can contribute to daily activity, organised activity sessions need to be supplemented with other forms of physical activity (e.g. physical education, active living) if girls are to attain the recommended 60 min of MVPA per day.