Investigated the effectiveness of two thought-based treatments on phobic beliefs in a study of 20 college women who indicated a fear of snakes. Results confirmed that the longer individuals thought in the presence of reality constraints (snake in a glass cage), the more strongly they believed they could cope. (JAC)

Suggests that women in their fifties are susceptible to many stresses. The possibilities of widowhood, divorce, or poverty, combined with intra- and interpersonal strains, make this a time of insecurity about aging for many women. Some suggestions as to why women nonetheless cope successfully with aging are considered. (Author/JAC)

This paper presents the results of a study that investigated challenges institutional researchers encounter in their careers, resources for coping with these challenges, and the impact of the challenges on engagement in policy. Data were from a mailed survey sent to 304 institutional researchers in the northeastern United States to which 221…

The Coping Scale for Adults (CSA) has been developed as an instrument to be used by teachers, administrators, parents, and adults in general to assist them to develop their coping resources. This paper reports on the validity and utility of this instrument. Five studies using the CSA (E. Frydenberg and R. Lewis, 1997) found significant…

By highlighting the dreadful and avoiding the droll, nonfiction presents an unbalanced picture of the world and deprives readers of the benefits humor could contribute. Humor is needed in literature because it ventilates or disrupts oppressive conditions, it provides a different lens from which to view reality, and it provides hope, pleasure, and…

Running can be used effectively to produce positive physiological and psychological changes, including cardiovascular and physical fitness, reduction of anxiety, and more effective management of stress. (CJ)

Estimates that two-thirds of all stress-related problems are the result of faulty interpersonal relationships in or away from the workplace. Discusses the importance of helping people cope with relationship problems and suggests approaches to stress management. (JOW)

Discusses the provision of counseling services for chronic pain patients within comprehensive, multifaceted treatment program. Describes the counseling process, including orientation, evaluation, and clarification of client concerns. Cites the use of coping techniques such as relaxation training, biofeedback training, and pain coping skills. (RC)

Presents a case for competency-based education as it applies to instruction in English as a second language. Competency-based education is necessary to help all adult learners cope with the increasing demands of our society and English as a second language can no longer go on in isolation. (JOW)

Proposes a temporal critical contingencies (i.e., of environment and strategy) model of power to describe the bases of power in organizations. (Author/WD)

Discusses theories that socialization or "the system" cause women's problems in management, contending that both contribute. Analyzes women manager's problems in using and misusing power and coping with stress. Discusses public/private sector differences. Suggests that networking and constructive self-analysis can alleviate some problems. (AYC)

This story about Peter was written by a mother as a way of helping her son and her family cope with the death of her daughter. (Author)

Stress Inoculation Training overall is more effective than no treatment in reducing self-reported anxiety and increasing self-reported confidence in performing speech behaviors. Merely being in a speech class reduces observed anxiety behavior. (Author)

Among suggestions made to deal with teacher stress are engaging in relaxation training, identifying behavior response style, and balancing enjoyment with workload. (CL)