Two antismoking advertisements produced in Scotland, one using a fear appeal, the other a positive image, were compared using an interview questionnaire. Subjects' (N=394) preferences and advertising effectiveness were studied. Findings are discussed in terms of psychosocial theories, and a "Preference Model" is proposed. (Author/EMK)

Considers evidence for an association between body-weight/shape concerns and smoking in females. Gathers evidence from studies of a female eating-disordered population, teenage females, and middle-aged women in the general population. Teenage female data analysis reveals links between smoking and body-weight/shape concerns. Proposes that…

Discusses new concerns about fraud and academic misrepresentation in the context of new technological capabilities. Presents basic concepts and examples of fraud, then considers consequences and student risk assessment, and the role of decentralized services. Suggests five action steps, including improved training for individuals likely to review…

Examines high-benefit lighting for educational facilities to reduce crime and increase safety. How costs can be affected by different lighting choices is highlighted. (GR)

A new study identifies and ranks the 10 security gaps responsible for most outsider attacks on college computer networks. The list is intended to help campus system administrators establish priorities as they work to increase security. One network security expert urges that institutions utilize multiple security layers. (DB)

Examines the extent to which assertiveness and related social skills, personal competence, and refusal efficacy predict alcohol involvement in adolescents. Males were at higher risk for poor refusal skills and reported higher alcohol involvement. Youth characterized by poor social skill development reported lower refusal efficacy, lower grades,…

Advocates a shift in the foundation on which youth policies are based-from fear to hope, and prisons to prevention. Provides two examples of National Crime Prevention Council programs that are built on such a foundation and discusses their effectiveness. (Author/GCP)

An osteoporosis-prevention initiative for college students was based on a health belief model to reach women most at risk. It used peer education activities to deliver its message. (SK)

The role of primary care physicians in coronary heart disease prevention is explored, and a model for patient education by physicians is offered. A qualitative study in Nova Scotia examines physicians' expectations about their role in prevention, obstacles to providing preventive care, and mechanisms by which preventive care occurs. (Author/EMK)

Identifies tools that have demonstrated value in detecting and assessing alcohol problems and summarizes counseling approaches that have been found to be successful and unsuccessful in reducing alcohol consumption. Identifies five steps for improving the level of programming within college counseling programs for at-risk college and university…

Presents an overview of the literature concerning HIV/AIDS in Latino communities in the United States and Puerto Rico. Discusses the presence of botanical shops (where herbal medicines and other healing paraphernalia can be purchased) in Latino culture. Describes Projecto Cooperacion, a project that utilized botanical shops as a means of…

Argues that AIDS educators in the gay community in the United States have designed "generic" prevention programs that do not distinguish between those with and without HIV infection in an attempt to prevent the isolation of HIV-positive persons. Suggests that this type of undifferentiated education is a disservice to the community. Contains 36…

Introduces Multidimensional Family Prevention, an intensive, family-based preventive intervention for high-risk adolescents. This intervention combines the advantages of standard treatment models with those of psychosocial treatment models. The main features are described: theoretical foundations; guidelines for constructing a multidomain…

Presents a reaction to major contribution articles from this issue of "The Counseling Psychologist" (2000, [this issue]). Congratulates the authors for providing an impetus to strengthen a prevention initiative in the practice and science of the counseling psychology profession. Urges counselors to maintain a commitment and resolve to…

Provides a response to the reactants of the authors' articles (2000, [this issue]). Praises the reactants' comments, particularly their additional incentives to give prevention greater prominence and significance in the profession. Comments on the issue of primary and secondary prevention, and presents five Call to Action proposals. (GCP)