This case study describes emotional problems experienced by two gifted children as they grew to adulthood. The children were from a minority immigrant family background and suffered from parental pressure to excel, conflicting cultural demands, and family problems as well as lack of acceptance. (DB)

Examined patterns of interaction between Mexican parent-child dyads to understand the relationships between childrearing practices, culture, family social environment, and children's social and emotional development. Found that warm, supportive parenting was related to both supportive and assertive, self-expressive child behavior, whereas…

Applies a 5-stage model of suicide causal theories to the ways in which 113 adolescents handled their suicidal impulses. Distinguished three types of resources that foster coping with such impulses: (1) general motivational resources; (2) general dimensions of ego development; and (3) commonsense theories as a specific interpretation of a concrete…

Examines the role of continuity of self-concept during changes faced by adolescents in insulating them against the risks of suicide, outlining five increasingly complex ways in which adolescents define themselves. Compares the continuity claims of suicidal and nonsuicidal adolescents, finding that those considered at high risk for suicide lacked…

Discusses the importance of a sense of wonder in young children's social and emotional development. Offers ideas for ways in which parents and teachers can help create, nourish, and sustain a sense of wonder in children. (GLR)

This article describes several books published by Free Spirit Publishing which help gifted students to understand their giftedness. The books deal with such issues as parental pressure, teasing of peers, perfectionism, stress, underachievement, personal autonomy, self-esteem, lying, and strategies for success in school. (JDD)

Discusses the reciprocal relationship between the Montessori child and teacher that provides spiritual rejuvenation to the teacher. The key to teachers' spiritual development can be found in Montessori's insights into the true nature of the child. (PAM)

Regardless of participant background, age, or ethnic origin, camp can aid in the following key components of emotional maturity: open, positive and appropriate expression of feelings; self-acceptance; a sense of self; an awareness and acceptance of others and their feelings; the ability to develop relationships; and emotional stability. (LP)

Explored the hypothesis that there is a greater frequency of children of alcoholics in special classes for Emotional/Behavioral Disordered (ED) and Learning-Disabled (LD) children. Children of alcoholics were not overrepresented in any diagnostic categories, however significant differences were noted in the relationship of marital status and…

Children from 5 to 19 years of age viewed videotaped segments of resolved, partially resolved, and unresolved conflicts. The negativity of children's responses corresponded to the degree that fights were unresolved. Numerous age and sex effects were found. (BC)

This article presents an overview of literature relating to a nonverbal learning disabilities subtype. The article addresses the relationship between nonverbal learning disabilities and socioemotional functioning, generalizability of research outcomes, individual differences, and treatment validity. (Author/JDD)

Examined potential gender differences in emotional immaturity. Forty graduate students completed personal data sheets and Peter Pan Syndrome Test. Findings suggest widespread perceptions between females and males about prevalence of emotional immaturity among their significant others. Females seem to consider emotional immaturity special problem…

Summarizes current information regarding personal and social talents and their roles in academic, career, and personal success. These talents will ultimately be deemed important for two reasons. They may be core requirements for success in politics, leadership, religion, teaching, and counseling, and they may link innate ability with mature…

The associations between gender-role conflict, masculine role stress, parental attachment, and conflict with parents are explored among college men (N=195). Results of a canonical correlational analysis were generally consistent with contemporary theoretical literature. Three significant variate pairs emerged and are discussed. (Author/EMK)

The relationship between perceived parental bonding to maternal and paternal primary caregivers and current psychological functioning was examined among adult female sexual abuse survivors (N=78). Although overall poorer adjustment was found, high paternal care was significantly associated with better psychological functioning. Data are discussed…