Investigated personality differences between transitory and chronic loners among Iranian students (N=232) studying in American universities; and Iranian students (N=305) studying in Iranian universities. Chronic loners in both groups scored significantly higher than transitory loners on measures such as global loneliness, anxiety, depression,…

Suggests a cognitive-emotional approach to understanding loneliness, explores some empirical work on the subject, and offers social workers and counselors some possible intervention strategies. Researchers must examine the relationship between loneliness, depression, and negative attitudes. (Author/JAC)

Data from the first national study of technological change show that proportionately more women than men operate machines, are more exposed to machines that have alienating effects, and suffer more from the negative effects of technological change. (Author/SSH)

Survey 143 high school students concerning their self-assessment and situation related to grades received. Results showed widespread dissatisfaction with grades, often related to a general dislike of school, personal problems or personal unhappiness. Effort exerted was significantly related to grade satisfaction. (JAC)

The four political attitudes studied involved political interest, political alienation, racial equality, and the Vietnam war. Schooling effects influenced political interest and anti-Vietnam war attitudes but not political alienation and feelings about racial equality. (CS)

Suggests that, although a young woman who has been sexually assaulted may experience pain and alienation as an individual, family members also experience trauma, often left unresolved while retaining an impact on the family's ability to function. Introduces family therapy as a desirable approach to treatment of the rape victim. (Author/JAC)

This article suggests ways for teachers to help students handle stress. Creating a comfortable, cheerful environment in which children are stimulated to accept challenges and take risks is one of the first steps in teaching children to cope with stress in the classroom. (FG)

Findings indicate that (1) boys who more frequently break school rules and engage in aggressive or deviant behavior may often come to have more negative attitudes toward school staff and less involvement in school; and (2) student involvement and participation in school life can influence certain aspects of adolescent personality. (Author/PN)

Determined the utility of the Behavior Problem Checklist (BPC) with preschool children. Found the BPC sensitive in differentiating clinical from nonclinical groups. Findings suggest that the Behavior Problem Checklist, although not specifically designed to assess preschool age children, may be effective with this population. (Author)

A study examined the effects of a 5-day rock climbing intervention on perceptions of alienation and control among 17 at-risk adolescents from an alternative high school. Following the climbing program, the experimental group was less alienated and demonstrated a stronger sense of personal control than did the control group. (TD)

A study involving 1,521 high school seniors correlated commitment/alienation scores with student personal characteristics, grade point average, advanced courses taken, and indicators of academic effort/priority. Affective responses tended to be distributed symmetrically, and a student's place on the continuum was related to capacity to control…

States that Swiss youths perceive society as valuing performance and success above independent, enlightened youth. Contends that these societal values lead to passivity and resignation among students. Recommends listening to students and using the classroom as a place for building trust and problem solving. (NL)

Maintains that free reading and film study constitute a powerful arsenal against the barriers reluctant student learners erect. Describes the successful use of both techniques with a class of seniors who had all failed junior English. (SR)

Compared secondary school students who used cocaine (N=411) or crack (N=156). Found that crack users were younger than cocaine users, made poorer grades, were more depressed, and were more likely alienated from family and friends. Crack and cocaine users were equally unlikely to confide in anyone in their school if they had drinking or drug…

This survey involving 1,211 teachers from 2 independent school districts in western Canada addressed teacher burnout issues. Findings of this qualitative/quantitative study indicate that experiences other than prolonged work stress may lead to burnout. These other factors include depersonalization and status dissatisfaction. (TJH)