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March 1, 2012 | Issue Brief
Strengthening recess transforms the school climate, paving the way for less bullying and more focus on learning, according to new evaluation findings from Mathematica Policy Research and Stanford University.
December 27, 2011 | Pioneering Ideas Blog Post
Pioneer Grantees Named to HealthLeaders Media's 20 People Who Make Health Care Better
December 14, 2011 | Pioneering Ideas Blog Post
In this week’s TIME magazine, Christakis argues that a new synthesis of biological and social science – biosocial science –can unearth solutions to some of the world’s most vexing public health problems.
December 26, 2010 | Story
According to Johnson Dias, the presence of poverty, racism and crime is a daily disaster in these neighborhoods. "Public safety here is a heath issue," she says. "You can't keep your child physically active if you are concerned your child might die."
March 17, 2011 | Program Results Report
A national study of 2,582 smokers ages 16 to 24, provides insights into whether young smokers tried to quit, the methods they used in trying to quit and factors that would predict their quitting patterns and success rates.
September 27, 2010 | Pioneering Ideas Blog Post
Can Social Networks Serve as Sensors for Early Detection of Contagious Outbreaks? Harvard researchers Nicholas Christakis and James Fowler believe they can.
January 1, 2010 | Book
This book synthesizes the results from more than 50 years of empirical research, resulting in simple, powerful, and practical guidance for health professionals who want to know the most effective strategies for helping their clients to put long-term health-relevant behavior changes into practice.
January 31, 2008 | Story
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health & Society Scholars program has given Matt Wray, PhD, the opportunity to pursue research with important clinical and policy implications.
September 26, 2007 | Program Results Report
The Developmental Studies Center conducted a trial of an elementary school reform initiative which attempted to build a sense of connectedness to school, and thereby promote healthy behaviors in adolescence.
November 1, 2006 | Program Results Report
Between 2000 and 2005, researchers associated with the Behavior Change Consortium conducted a study designed to help move behavior change interventions from research settings into community settings.