Examined self-competence and coping among 276 teachers. Found subjective feelings of competence concerning one's ability to interact effectively with one's work environment moderated satisfaction with work, satisfaction with coworkers, satisfaction with supervision, emotional exhaustion, and feelings of depersonalization. No significant moderating…

Examined pain coping strategies in 79 adult sickle cell disease (SCD) patients. Results revealed that coping strategies factors were important predictors of pain and adjustment. Subjects high on Negative Thinking and Passive Adherence had more severe pain, were less active and more distressed, and used more health services. Individuals high on…

A balance sheet technique enables counselors to help clients identify and overcome anxiety associated with career decision making. Steps include describing the problem, brainstorming alternatives, listing expected positive and negative outcomes in terms of self and others, seeking information, and choosing alternatives. (SK)

Reviews literature pertinent to coping with disability, presenting implications from the review in terms of a counseling intervention promoting early return to work by persons who have experienced mid-career disability. Describes Return-to-Work training program which applies theoretical insights regarding the adjustive processes of acknowledgement…

The study of coping in 46 parents of 23 autistic children had findings consistent with a cognitive appraisal orientation to the stressor-stress reaction relationship. The best predictor of life satisfaction for fathers was the absolute parenting burden they were assuming and for mothers it was the relative burden. (Author/DB)

This article discusses factors that influence children of divorced parents (length of time since divorce, family income level); summarizes research related to these children's self concept, academic performance, and classroom behavior; and suggests several things that parents and educators can do to support children of divorce. (IAH)

Claims important transitions in the life journey become learning experiences in preparation for future journeys. Notes counselor who knows and understands the nature of transitions can use individual counseling and guidance programs to assist students as well as their families in preparing for predictable transitions and in coping with those that…

Bidirectional relationship between life events and self-reported depression was examined across a one-year period. Results describe a complex relationship between stress and depression and suggest that the relationship between stress and depression is moderated by type of stress. (BF)

Interviews with 20 women from paternally incestuous families revealed that they felt a moderate degree of conflict between their roles as mother and wife. Strategies for coping with the conflict are categorized (social role redefinition, interpersonal role redefinition, intrapersonal role redefinition, or reactive role behavior) and evaluated in…

Using a 4-stage stress model, this study examined the relationship between stage 1 (stressors or demands) and stage 3 (stress response or coping) and between stage 3 and stage 4 (consequences of burnout) for 161 school superintendents and 495 principals. Results support the transactional view of stress and the conceptualization of the stress…

Students (n=1050) in a mid-Atlantic state were divided into past suicide attempters, depressed students, and nondepressed students, and were compared for risk factors. Suicide attempters reported lack of adult support; more problems with parents, police, and sex; and increased incidence of physical abuse, running away from home, living away from…

Reviews strategies to help children cope with fear. Notes a study in which children reported responses to fears different from what parents and teachers reported observing in them. Discusses six ways preschool teachers can empower children to deal with the frightening things in their lives. (ET)

Discusses 10 clusters of stress-inducing factors affecting today's child- and youth-care executives. The clusters, overlapping and not mutually exclusive, are the governing board, change management, client management, time management, staff diversity management, financial management, fund development, risk management, quality assurance, and…

Presents and discusses the forgiveness triad--forgiving others, receiving forgiveness from others, and self-forgiveness. All three aspects are defined, presented as philosophically rational and appropriate within counseling, and described within a psychological framework of how people go about that aspect of forgiveness. Discusses implications for…

Divided 90 chronic low back pain patients into those who demonstrated signs that were congruent or incongruent with underlying anatomical and physiological principles. Low socioeconomic status, compensation claims, use of opiate analgesics, greater disability, catastrophizing cognitions, stronger emotionality, and passive coping were more…