This commentary includes two primary purposes. First, grounded in the model of values-based decision making (e.g., Bensley, 1993; Seedhouse, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006), two influential definitions of health education and health promotion are described and critically examined. Second, research and paradigms are positioned that substantiate an expanded form and function of health education. The discussion [...]
The mass media offers little but dangerous distracting entertainment for the typical person on a typical day in a typical frame of mind. This focus inevitably degenerates media coverage to that which is salient to those who find comfort and ease in living in consistent state of false consciousness. A typical response to [...]
While at the gym, I read on the news that employers and schools are censoring people’s use of MySpace and Facebook. Some are also using these websites to refuse or terminate employment or admission. In addition some employers and schools are forcing employees or students to modify or remove their pages on these [...]
Everyone needs a break from their day-to-day reality. Varying environments and experiences seems to be a necessary condition for living a satisfying life. Some people go on vacation. Other people go to spas. Some cycle, run, or read. Still others play videogames. My commentary today will focus on those who play videogames. Videogames typically have [...]