Balancing Passion and Priorities: An Investigation of Health and Wellness Practices of Secondary School Principals
Abstract
Given the increased attention on school-based programs to decrease obesity and emphasize fitness among children, there is an alarming lack of attention on health and wellness of school administrators. This study investigated the work-life balance, health, and nutrition status of secondary administrators in one Midwest state using an online survey. Results indicated disparity between administrators’ perceived responsibility to foster healthy school environments and their personal wellness modeling. Stress levels and years of experience were found to affect wellness modeling.
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School staff are powerful role models and can help engage students in healthy behaviors and practices.
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- Authors
- Beisser, S. R., Peters, R. E., & Thacker, V. M.
- Affiliations
- Drake University (US)
- Venue
- NASSP Bulletin
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Published
- 2014-09
- Volume
- 98
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 237-255
- ISSN
- 0192-6365 (ISSN-L)
- 1930-1405
- OpenAlex
- W2062002424
- Cited by
- 32
- References
- 14
- Citations by year
- 2025: 2 · 2024: 5 · 2023: 1 · 2022: 8 · 2021: 4 · 2020: 2 · 2019: 6 · 2017: 2 · 2015: 2
- FWCI
- 2.99
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- NASSP Bulletin (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › Speech and Hearing › School Health and Nursing Education
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Workplace Health and Well-being
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › Occupational Therapy › Occupational Health and Burnout
- Keywords
- school administrators, work-life balance, health and wellness, nutritional status, stress, secondary school administrators, healthy school environment, obesity prevention programs
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