This article examines effects of separation and divorce on children in the context of possible psychological maltreatment. Common behavior patterns of children in this situation are discussed in terms of those that are acceptable and those that must be considered harmful. (Author/DB)

Examined work-to-retirement process, using quantitative and qualitative evaluations to verify whether pre-, intra-, and postretirement periods are different from one another when individual's internal organization is examined. Findings from 17 experimental and 22 control subjects, aged 65, revealed that at quantitative level retirement transition…

Identifies fundamental principles of psychology to explain how the self begins and develops over the life span. The influences that contribute to the creation of false and true selves in gifted children are discussed and strategies for promoting the true self of gifted children are offered. (Author/DB)

Examined age differences in self-esteem concepts. Found that with increasing age, children's concepts increasingly resembled those of some theorists. Subjects believed that liking oneself influences internal reactions to events. From nine years, children used self-esteem to explain others' thoughts and feelings, and expected self-esteem to resist…

Examines the variables related to multiple episodes of sexually transmitted disease (STD) among adolescent females (n=88) and males (n=44). Results indicate that acquisition of an STD is related to the demographic characteristics of age and gender, as well as to the number of lifetime partners and attitudes about STD acquisition. (RJM)

A study of the sleep patterns of 28 people with severe or profound mental retardation and epilepsy found atypical sleep stages with significant depletion of REM sleep and a predominance of indiscriminate non-REM sleep. Sleep diaries completed by caregivers reveal lengthy sleep periods, especially among those with profound mental retardation.…

A study of 36 British survivors of childhood abuse found participants described different types of abuse-memory experiences: continual knowledge (70%); unexpected abuse memories from a prior state of having no awareness of abuse (16.5%); and unexpected memories from a state of having partial prior awareness of abuse (30%). (Author/CR)

Examines the relationship between partner physical victimization and a range of psychological and psychosocial functioning in a sample of couples (N=6,453). Explores whether gender interacted with factors to predict victimization. Increased levels of victimization were associated with greater levels of depression but no significant interactions…

Explores the differences between shame and guilt in suicide, with a focus on experiential and developmental factors and on behavioral reactions to these emotions. Illustrates the role of shame as a motive for suicidal behavior and provides examples of suicidal behavior in Greek tragedy, Asian cultures, jails, and famous individuals. (RJM)

An historical review of the alleged association between creativity and madness is followed by highlights from recent research in psychiatry and psychology that address this relationship. The nature of this link is explored from the perspective of several disciplines, and implications for the creative process in gifted education are discussed.…

Compares blacks' and whites' coping patterns in racially and generally stressful situations and determines whether race differences in coping interact with type of stress. Findings show blacks engaged in more problem-focused and emotion-focused coping. Whites and blacks elicited more confrontive coping in racially stressful situations, but less…

Suggests the film "The Piano" reflects themes addressed in the fairy tales "The Little Mermaid,""Bluebeard," and "The Handless Maiden." Demonstrates how the film can be used with clients to address archetypal motifs of silence, betrayal, and the search for a voice. Discusses the film's symbolism using a…

Examined differences in suicidal ideation, depressive symptomatology, acculturation, and coping strategies based on ethnicity. Hispanic (predominantly Mexican American) and mixed-ancestry adolescents displayed significantly higher risk of suicidal ideation compared to Anglo peers, even when controlling for socioeconomic status, age, and gender.…

Proposes a new model for psychological practice called Family Consulting, which is based on a developmental and non-pathological perspective. Provides background information on the building blocks of this perspective, namely the life span theory of development, family life-cycle literature, and object relations family therapy. Discusses the role…

Data from 83 families with schoolage children in which a parent had died of cancer during the preceding 19 months indicate that the child's perception of the surviving parent's openness in parental communication was found to be significantly correlated with lower levels of depressive symptoms and state anxiety in the children. (SLD)