Presents a conceptual framework of potentially broad applicability in the study of spouses of persons suffering from impairments. The model integrates previous research in the alcoholism field and provides a more comprehensive account of spouse functioning than is afforded by focusing only on partner drinking behavior. (Author/RC)

Interviews with and observations of 43 teachers in a suburban high school in New York State provided data used to test a model of teacher stress and burnout based on Teacher Performance-Motivation Theory. Results indicated that decreases in teachers' job involvement actually increased the probability of teacher burnout. (PGD)

Describes a workshop model designed to make participants aware of several important concepts related to stress and stress management. Questions discussed in group format seek to identify sources of stress and methods of coping. Advantages of the workshop model are noted and a team approach is suggested. (RC)

A stress model was developed to explore the impact of role loss upon the lives of the elderly. Cumulative data was used to test the model separately for men and women. Results indicated that role loss does have an indirect and direct effect on coping resources and life satisfaction. (Author)

Afraid of change, many employees refuse to join the computer revolution. The author states that only understanding and proper training can break down such resistance. The term "technostress" is described and the importance of employee self-assessment is examined. (CT)

Presents unilateral family therapy in which intervention is directed toward changing the behavior of an uncooperative family member through working with a cooperative member as mediator. Applies the approach to the problem of endeavoring to reach and change an uncooperative alcohol abuser. (Author)

Describes a unique body of psychosocial disorders, disorders of changes, that have been ignored as serious human problems with unhappy consequences. Suggests early identification of cases and outreach are necessary to treat these acute disturbances, which require multiple interventions with individuals, families, and systems. (Author)

Reviews the historical underpinnings of dream theories and suggests that discussions of dreams in counseling can aid in setting up and maintaining therapeutic contact with clients. A number of theoretical positions on the function of dreams are discussed. Specific dream counseling techniques are also delineated. (JAC)

Examines social phenomena of the 1980s which will affect adult education, identifies specific challenges in the provision of educational services to all adults, and suggests ways adult educators may address these challenges. (SK)

Rather than shielding children from stress, parents and teachers should assist them in developing coping mechanisms that will enable them to adjust to the realities of life. This article offers guidelines for achieving that goal. (Author/WD)

Presents procedures, issues, and arguments for use of a group method to strengthen black grandparents' and older parents' abilities to cope with child rearing. (Author/MP)

The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) was designed to assess the frequency and intensity of perceived burnout among persons in the helping professions in general. Analyzing emotional exhaustion, personal accomplishment, and depersonalization (with depersonalization separated into job related and student related factors), this paper gives…

Conflict between new child welfare service priorities and underlying attitudes is a major factor contributing to supervisory burnout. Training to prevent or alleviate supervisory burnout should be directed first to the development of realistic coping strategies and secondly to resolving problems of organizational structure in the work place.…

A study was initiated to develop a cost-effective, modularized intervention technique to reduce stress among college students, assist students in understanding life changes, and subsequently decrease the physical and emotional impact of those changes. (JN)

Examined the moderating effects of employee ability on the role perceptions-intrinsic satisfaction relationship. Subjects (N=89) were middle-lower managerial personnel. Results emphasize the importance of matching an individual's ability with the total work environment. Implications for the work adjustment theory, stress management and future…