American journal of preventive medicine
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Identity theorists maintain that domain-specific self-concepts help explain the differential investment of people's time and effort in various activities. ⋯ Results support the role of athletic self-concept in promoting physical activity and organized sport participation in children and adolescents.
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Individuals with disabilities are disproportionately vulnerable in evacuation emergencies, and they face numerous challenges accessing resources for response and recovery. ⋯ Despite both greater vulnerability to disaster and numerous messages by governmental and nongovernmental organizations, households with special-needs members are not more likely to engage in time-consuming preparedness behaviors such as planning and buying. Understanding the motivations and behaviors of special-needs groups is critical to designing informed risk-communication messages and interventions to bolster the preparedness of the most vulnerable populations.