Research shows that the ascendency of managerialism in the higher education sector and its fundamental contradictions with the professional values has placed misaligning identity claims upon academics. However, the identity tension that arises from the misfit between the professional ethos and the organisations' market-driven requirements, and the…

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore the experiences of working women in a male-dominated country (Morocco) and unveil the unique challenges and everyday gender-bias they face, the psychological impact of the perceived gender-bias and, finally, identify a variety of coping strategies or combatting mechanisms affecting their motivation…

Discusses how highly skilled Hong Kong Chinese immigrants to United States, Canada, and Australia cope with perceived loss of their elitist status in adopted country. Identifies special characteristics of these immigrants and discusses their employment-related concerns and patterns of coping. Offers suggestions of how employment counseling may…

What we know about coping?the theory, conceptual framework, what is good and bad coping, and how we learn to cope?has important implications for how we deal with life circumstances and, in particular, how we manage conflict. This article outlines how we conceptualize coping as a response to stress and as a means to develop resilience. The…

Examines the empirical evidence on interventions for burnout in the helping professions, published between 1974 and 1986. Looks at research on coping strategies and studies on active interventions, including those evaluating organizational changes and the impact of burnout groups. (Author/NB)

Presents an update of an earlier framework for controlling stress. Introduces contemporary interactional conceptualization of stress and outlines some inadequacies of earlier perspectives. Describes model for stress control that includes controlling stress by acquiring better skills for dealing with environmental demands. (Author)

Notes that Israeli economy underwent dramatic and generally negative changes during Gulf War. Examines socioeconomic impact of war and efforts of occupational social workers to cope with needs of Israeli workers. Examines techniques of crisis intervention in context of pervasive atmosphere of change and uncertainty. Concludes with look at…

Outlines theory, research, and procedures of stress inoculation training. Discusses three phases of conceptualization, skill acquisition and rehearsal, and application and follow-through. Provides guidelines for selection and design of individual and group application of stress inoculation training. (Author/NB)

Provides an accurate conceptual framework that is useful both for theorizing about the nature of stress and for designing treatment programs for clients. Outlines current data-based treatment procedures within this framework and provides an assessment procedure useful in planning specific interventions. (JAC)

Examines the experiences of Canadian immigrant women as they move from one culture to another. Explores the barriers they encounter adapting to their new homeland and the coping strategies they use to deal with these barriers. Also examines the usefulness of different forms of support systems and the role of the counselor as part of the adaptation…

The topic of procrastination (putting off for tomorrow what one should do today) is introduced as a well-known phenomenon that has been the subject of widespread general interest, modest professional activity, and remarkably little research interest. In this paper, explicit criteria are formulated to define the phenomenon. The various etiological…

Presents model of sequence of processes by which people deal with recurrent fears about nuclear war, drawing on risk perception and stress paradigms. Shows activism to be but one coping mechanism rather than the logical outcome of effective coping. Discusses implications for psychologists concerned about nuclear threat. (Author/NB)

Stress is a part of the normal process of growing and developing for children. A stress situation is composed of anxiety and stress. If coping strategies are inadequate, depression can result. Four categories of stress include time, anticipatory, situational, and encounter stress. It is important to recognize unsuccessful defense mechanisms…

Describes the Death Threat Index and its underlying theoretical base and procedure. Suggests if the procedure is varied slightly, a more qualitative picture of a subject's construct of death is possible. The significance of the complexity and individuality of death constructs for death education programs is considered. (Author/JAC)

Argues for anticipatory intervention in schools in order to enhance better coping behavior in times of crisis and emergency. It is argued that children and teachers will benefit from certain modes of behavior, given training and practice before a crisis occurs. Specific instructional units for use in classrooms are developed. (Author)