The spouse of a former superintendent provides suggestions for minimizing, though never eliminating, harmful repercussions on their mates. Expectations of being a public persona, socializing with board members, sacrificing free time, responding to public criticism, and dealing with boards' private agendas demand creative coping approaches.…

Examined relationships between weekly rhythms of work and family stress and parent-adolescent tension. Found that parent-adolescent tension was most likely to occur on Sundays and Mondays, because parental work stress was more frequent at the beginning of the work week and home stress happened most on the weekend. Mothers' work and home stress…

The life experiences with chronic illness of six women at differing life stages were examined. Interviews concerned the impact on their lives, alteration of self-perceptions, and meaning of the event. The women had achieved varying levels of acceptance, and it appeared that ability to cope was dependent on many factors. (Author/EMK)

Although eliminating school violence is no easy task, understanding the biological basis of aggressive adolescent behavior and discussing it with colleagues is essential. Societal influences can trigger a predisposition for aggressive response in alienated, testosterone-elevated teens. Early-intervention programs that stress social and coping…

Examined coping strategies as expressed in the narratives of 39 Iranian children and their parents three-and-a-half years after arriving in Sweden. Found that parents described problem-focused coping, whereas children described emotion-focused coping. Parents deliberately facilitated or discouraged different coping strategies in their children and…

This study explored gender differences in social and physical aggression experienced by adolescents. Personal reports and self-perception profiles revealed that the most common social aggression was gossip. Both genders reported equal frequencies of social aggression, but girls were more distressed by it than boys. Frequency of social aggression…

Interviews and observations of three student teachers in a British further education college were intended to discover how they coped with the transition to a new professional role. Key constraints were inadequate resources, isolation, powerlessness, and problems with students. Their coping strategies were derived from personal resources and…

Surveyed 2,308 10- to 14-year-olds from English schools regarding bullying. Found frequencies of being bullied and of bullying were less than earlier findings, and victims' coping strategies varied with age. Noted bullies often felt the victim deserved bullying. Found 30 percent of victims informed no one of the bullying, but those who told…

Describes a model for group work with young adults from divorced families using an 8-session psychoeducational group intervention. Goals include reducing isolation, establishing connectedness, and building a stronger sense of identify. By educating young adults on topics such as assertiveness, communication skills, and self-esteem, it will give…

Interviews with 27 Dutch adults with dyslexia found most felt a strong impact of their dyslexia on daily life and experienced many educational and career problems. Parental support was a powerful predictor of adult adjustment and well-being. Those with positive elementary school experiences were more accepting of their disability. (Contains…

Examines stress and adjustment in parents of three groups of families. Results, based on 54 families, indicate that parents of autistic children reported more family stress and adjustment problems than parents of children with Down's Syndrome, who in turn, reported more stress and adjustment problems than parents of developmentally normal…

A study of 1,015 children with behavior problems investigated the impact of a child's emotional and behavioral problems on the family. Families of youth who first used mental health services when they were ages 10-15 showed significantly higher rates and levels of family impact than families of youth who did not enter services. (Author/CR)

A survey of 112 African-American professionals in predominantly White workplaces found that work- and race-related stressors independently influenced job satisfaction. Internal locus of control and collegial/supervisory support lessened stress. Nonwork social support did not buffer effects of race-related stressors. (SK)

This study analyzed the lifespan development of 80 women who are contemporary creative writers. Themes in the women writers' lives were characterized by developmental events, including nurturing of talents by both male and female teachers and mentors; professional situations; and core personality/personal attributes that were similar to men…

Reviews information that teachers can impart to parents to assist them in parenting gifted children. Subjects addressed include characteristics of gifted learners, the need for early identification, school options, advocacy, myths about gifted students, the charge of elitism, the need to organize parent associations, burnout, and resources. (CR)