Two related studies were conducted in order to investigate whether psychosocial and moral development appeared to have been disrupted and arrested in veterans diagnosed as having posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Study 1 was devoted to developing a measure of late adolescence, early adulthood, and adulthood stages of psychosocial…

Addresses the qualitatively different social and emotional experiences of the gifted student. Using a developmental focus, identifies and examines predictable crises. By anticipating these predictable crises, counselors can assist gifted students in developing the coping skills necessary for mastering each successive emotional and social passage.…

Examines the cultural values and assumptions underlying the theory and research regarding psychological well-being. It is argued that culture-free theories or measures of well-being are unattainable because all understandings of psychological well-being are based on moral visions. (Author/GCP)