The enhanced effect of a twitter intervention on Pell grant recipients 6-year STEM graduation rates.

This study evaluates the long-term impact of a randomized controlled study which utilized Twitter as an educational intervention to extend the course beyond the physical and time constraints of face-to-face instruction. Participants included 125 undergraduates from a mid-sized midwestern doctoral granting university in the United States. Outcomes previously published include increased engagement and grades for the intervention group (Twitter) compared to the control group.

Perceived Weight Status, Disease Risk and Weight Loss Among Young Adults.

Introduction: Accurate perception of overweight status can influence weight management practices and may contribute to perceived risk of weight-related diseases. Understanding how weight perception impacts weight management and perceived risks in young adults is important, as it is during this time that individuals are forming lifestyle behaviors and likely not burdened by chronic disease.

Methods: Cross-sectional data from 86 young adults (18-25 years) were analyzed.