Interviews with parents of child-cancer survivors about the late consequences of the disease were utilized in a qualitative research study. Results indicate that parents experienced changes of a definite and long-lasting nature as a result of the child's survival; feelings of loss and preservation of problems prevailed. (Author/MKA)

Interviews with 14 teachers of students who experienced sexual abuse indicated that most did not feel they had adequate support systems or policies for dealing with abuse survivors. More training and greater openness in dealing with the issue were recommended. (SK)

A study examined the relationship between exceptionally high intellectual ability and psychosocial adjustment in 191 gifted youth (ages 13 to 15). Results indicated that participants' scores on measures of emotional and behavioral problems were well within normative ranges and the most highly gifted tended to exhibit fewer problems than did the…

Investigates a theoretical model of adolescent stress and coping using path analysis, with social support and social problem solving proposed as moderators. Results indicate that the effects of stressful events on adjustment were mediated by coping resources, which included a combination of problem-solving abilities and social support. Concludes…

Studied the ways in which three black faculty members at a predominantly white college in Texas coped with day-to-day frustrations associated with being a small racial minority among faculty members. Identified collaboration, collegiality, and community as major contributors to personal satisfaction and professional advancement. (SLD)

Study examines the coping strategies used by African Americans in managing the stressful effects of racism. Results indicate that women preferred avoidance coping for racism experienced on a personal level. For African Americans in general, seeking social support and racism condition were the best predictors of racism-related stress. Life…

Describes the development and validation of the Africultural Coping Systems Inventory, a measure of culture-specific coping strategies used by African Americans in stressful situations that is grounded in African-centered concepts. Data from African American adults indicated that a four-factor model best represented the group's culture-specific…

Offers a classroom vignette illustrating how students learn through story. Focuses on 10-year-old Brad and the role literature discussion played in enabling him to work through the death of his grandfather. (SR)

A study of job search intensity among 451 unemployed women in Israel found that the youngest (below 22) spent the most time seeking employment; young (age 22-35) and midlife (age 36-49) women rejected job offers more frequently. The oldest group (50-62) were least likely to reject offers and experienced more health problems following unemployment.…

Studied relationships among stressors, active and passive coping strategies, and psychological distress in 412 Chinese teachers in Hong Kong. A mediational model (stress-coping) with coping strategies mediating effects of stressors on psychological distress represented an adequate fit to the data. (Author/MAK)

Major causes of "sudden-death syndrome" for superintendents include mismatched priorities, unseen problems, interference from special-interest groups, and misdirected disagreements. Beleaguered superintendents should be positive and proactive, act and speak as one person, understand agreements, seek help, listen, rewrite personnel…

"Resilience" is the capacity for moving ahead under adverse circumstances. School superintendents are advised to stay upbeat and mindful of "both-and" opportunities; stay focused on what they care about; remain flexible and tolerant of ambiguity; be proactive, not reactive; and apply resilience-conserving strategies during…

Tests Frank's model of oppressive situations and asymmetric role-taking in a survey of 66 battered women and 80 nonbattered women. Battered women's social situations were characterized by powerlessness, social isolation, and economic dependency. Develops the value of this theoretical approach with its emphasis on enhancing women's power base and…

Explains how young children's understanding of death develops and how they react emotionally to death. Offers practical suggestions for discussing death with children and helping them cope with the death of someone they know. Includes a list of books for teachers and children on the subject. (MDM)

Two studies examined coping strategies associated with resilience in a nonclinical sample of young adult child sexual abuse survivors. Survivors were likely to engage in positive illusions or such cognitive strategies as disclosing and discussing the abuse, minimization, positive reframing, and refusing to dwell on the experience. Results support…