A survivor of a disaster discusses stages of trauma and processes of recovery and addresses the role of education in offering opportunities for information, discussion, and understanding. (SK)

Presents a collection of theoretical concepts and models that can be used to describe and explore structural and dynamic aspects of interest development from an ontogenic research perspective. Outlines basic ideas of an educational-psychological conceptualization of interest that is based on a dynamic theory of personality. (SLD)

Postmodern perspectives of body piercing and tattooing interpret these as signifiers of the self and attempts to maintain control over the body in an age of increasing alienation. Results of this survey of adolescent females reveal that body piercings and tattoos were significantly correlated with trait anger (Angry Reaction subscale scores).…

Problematic and unhealthy personality characteristics have typically been the focus of researchers interested in the possible causes of substance abuse/use. Study compares personality structure among three groups of rural college students: abstainers, experimenters, and regular users. Minimal support was obtained for the hypothesis that moderate…

This paper discusses the role that imagination plays in child development with an imaginary dialogue between Sigmund Freud and a child. (CB)

Examined personality variables in vocationally undecided college students (n=510). Classified five subtypes of vocational undecidedness according to each subtype's characteristics: anxiety, self-esteem, work, relationship or leisure orientation, locus of control, vocational identity, perception of barriers, need for information, and…

Discusses development of trust in a counselor and the therapy process by multiple personality disordered (MPD) clients. Offers list of trust statements effective in engendering trust of MPD client toward counselor. (CM)

Begins by presenting definitions of adolescence, suicide, and gifted, then goes on to examine issues related to suicide among gifted adolescents. Precipitating events for the gifted adolescent are identified, including perfectionism, disappointments, insecurities, career identity issues, and depression. Outlines warning signs and risk factors to…

Investigated relationship between personality variables and job performance in 43 accountants. Results indicated that, even with effects of cognitive ability taken into account, 3 personality scales (orientation toward work, degree of ascendancy, and degree and quality of interpersonal orientation) were significantly related to important aspects…

Reviews major learning style theories. Discusses cross-cultural research on learning styles and explores implications of this research for counselors. Discusses implications of accommodating learning style preferences of various cultural groups for counselors. Cautions it is important to recognize learning styles are individual rather than…

Describes personal transformation in small groups method that employs Matrix Model as its operational structure in Part I of two-part article. Describes method's reliance on metaphors and nature and manner in which they are employed. Defines personal transformation within framework of analytical psychology. (Author/CM)

Examined extent to which personality disorders and associated symptom criteria were found among 117 cocaine- and opioid-dependent men in drug dependence treatment unit. Drug groups were distinguished by higher rates of antisocial and borderline symptomatology rather than by features associated with other personality disorders. Different…

Examined equivalence of second-order factor structure of Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire (16PF) across sex using confirmatory factor analysis with data from an earlier analysis of second-order factor structure of the Clinical Analysis Questionnaire with adults. Found factor structure and residual variances equivalent across sex, while…

Specifies parameters of adolescent girls in distress in terms of behavioral and personality features. Discusses main characteristics of adolescents, females, and those in social distress. Develops an integrative theoretical model that illustrates uniqueness of this group and its problems. Concludes that needs of this group require establishment of…

Replies to an article in "Human Communication Research" (v14, n4), "Item Desirability Effects in Compliance-Gaining Research: Seven Studies Documenting Artifacts" by Brant R. Burleson, Steven R. Wilson, Michael S. Waltman, Elizabeth M. Goering, Teresa K. Ely, and Bryan B. Whaley. (MS)