Studied adults with sickle cell disease (SCD) participating in longitudinal study of pain-coping strategies. Eighty-nine subjects completed baseline assessment of pain-coping strategies and structured pain interviews assessing health care use and activity reduction during painful episodes. Baseline Negative Thinking and Passive Adherence were…

Investigated coping strategies of 39 U.S. adolescents whose families had relocated to Belgium. Findings indicated that adolescents selected both approach and avoidance strategies to cope with relocation. Females and older adolescents relied significantly more on approach strategies than on avoidance strategies. Self-concept and behavioral…

Reviews research documenting complex process in which macroeconomic and family demographic factors are associated with economic distress among individuals and families. Shows four components of economic distress--employment instability, employment uncertainty, economic deprivation, and economic strain--to be negatively related to individual…

Uses 37 interviews with middle-class Blacks in several cities to define the character and impact of present-day racial discrimination. Focuses on the site, the nature of the incident, and the victim's coping response. Notes that the cost to the individual of coping with discrimination is great. (DM)

Discusses how highly skilled Hong Kong Chinese immigrants to United States, Canada, and Australia cope with perceived loss of their elitist status in adopted country. Identifies special characteristics of these immigrants and discusses their employment-related concerns and patterns of coping. Offers suggestions of how employment counseling may…

Case study research in shelter for homeless men revealed small, but notable, minority suffering from unresolved grief resulting from death of spouse, child, parent, or other immediate family member, or to painful divorce. Failure to cope with grief appeared to have robbed them of will to maintain their social standing. (Author/NB)

Conducted baseline assessments of 104 cocaine patients during treatment. After treatment, assessed subjects weekly for 12 weeks, then 6 months from study start. Goal of absolute abstinence, greater expected success in quitting, and positive moods predicted lower risk of lapse in first 12 weeks. Use of more coping strategies predicted abstinence…

Introduction to special journal issue examines links among death, distress, and solidarity (social support). Notes that solidarity constitutes most important coping mechanism when facing death and intense distress associated with death. Briefly summarizes articles in issue, noting decision to view solidarity in larger perspective than one adopted…

The long history of metaphorical teaching and examples of the use of metaphors are presented. The effectiveness of metaphors in helping students adapt to change and continual learning and process increasingly large amounts of information is explored. (SK)

Compared repatriated World War II prisoners of war with and without posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and noncombat veterans on psychological functioning, appraisal, and coping. Subjects with PTSD reported poorer psychological functioning; significantly less control over war memories; and more frequent use of self-isolation, wishful thinking,…

Discusses helpful ways for mental health counselors to work with infertile clients, explaining nature of infertility, psychological crisis it provokes, common reactions of infertile clients, and strategies to help clients cope. Discusses specific strategies for assessing clients' potential for suicide or self-destructive acts and improving their…

Alcoholics received cue exposure and urge coping skills training (CET, n=22) or contrast condition involving daily contact with assessment (n=18) in addition to standard treatment. After treatment, CET group included more patients who were abstinent, had higher percentage of abstinent days, and tended to report fewer drinks per day than did…

Demonstrates how narrative perspectives provide means of conceptualizing brief psychotherapy following negative life outcomes. Representative case studies illustrate three types of narrative construction following adverse experiences and show how narrative perspectives shift focus from disability and dysfunction to concern for client strengths,…

Notes that developmental and social concerns are primary influences that need to be addressed in any comprehensive study of children and war. Discusses developmental issues, gender differences, familial issues, and media effects that influence children's thinking about war. Offers suggestions for exploring war-related issues with children. (NB)

Examined strategies used by 170 Alzheimer's disease caregivers to cope with memory deficits, communication impairments, and decline of loved one. Wishfulness was related to more depressed affect, regardless of stressor type. Relaxation in response to memory deficits, and acceptance in dealing with communication impairments and decline of loved one…