Although excessive video gaming has been linked to a range of psychological problems in young people, there have been few systematic attempts to conceptualize problem gaming using established psychological theory. The aim of this study was to examine problematic game use (PGU) using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). A two-wave, six-month…

This study examined the psychosocial factors impacting upon the rule-following behaviour of residents of a hostel providing crisis accommodation to women who are homeless. After their arrival, residents of a women's hostel (N=83) completed questionnaires assessing the theory of planned behaviour constructs of attitude, subjective norm, perceived…

The patterns of brain activation during norm-referenced and criterion-referenced feedback were compared, using the functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Twenty-two healthy right-handed individuals performed a series of perceptual judgment tasks while their brain activity was recorded. The participants responded to a performance-approach…

Article considered newly emerging evidence regarding the character of delinquency in general and modifications of female sex roles which challenge popular notions about the quality and quantity of the sexual distribution of delinquent acts. (Author/RK)

A large-scale analysis was conducted of problem behavior by observing 20 individuals living in residential facilities. Data were converted into scatter plot formats. When the data were transformed into aggregate "control charts," 12 of 15 sets of data revealed 30-minute intervals during which problem behavior was more likely to occur.…

A transactional theory which views interpersonal behavior as being communicated simultaneously on 3 channels was tested. Forty dyadic groups were composed which ranged from compatibility to incompatibility through all possible combinations on the 3 channels. The groups tested the hypothesis that there would be a linear relationship between…

This paper reviews investigations concerning the nature of suicide in adolescence, attempting where relevant to distinquish it from suicidal behavior in other age groups. (Author)

Data concerning education are presented in the broad context of families, employment, and health. Statistics are reported that address the following aspects of the lives of youth (14-24 year olds): (1) 11 indicators concerning demographics and family composition; (2) 9 indicators concerning family income; (3) 14 indicators concerning education;…

To gain insight into a leader's ability to effect change by influencing group peers this study sought to identify structural properties and communication behavior characteristics of the school systems in which opinion leaders and isolates work, as they relate to a change strategy for vocational-technical education. Based on questionnaire data…

The study investigated academic, behavioral, and psychological test performance of children diagnosed as emotionally disturbed, minimally brain injured, of dull normal intelligence, or suffering from a specific learning disability, respectively. Participating were 132 children, whose mean age was 9 years, 7 months. Multidisciplinary evaluation was…

Childbirth during marital disruption is found to be a surprisingly frequent occurrence. Both prevalence of intermarital fertility and social policy issues which are involved suggest this phenomenon may be similar in importance to illegitimacy. (Author)

An observational study explored whether characteristic behavioral patterns of an educable mentally retarded (EMR) population were unique and served as a label for identification in the social milieu. Of particular interest were differences between EMR children who were integrated into the regular classroom and their non-retarded peers. A…

Forty-eight black men and women living and/or attending school in the St. Louis and Washington, D.C. areas responded to questionnaires concerning feelings, attitudes, emotions, etc. towards death and dying. It is concluded that blacks see death as a very significant happening; and that although in some areas blacks have become Americanized in…