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Nagy, Stephen; Adcock, Anthony – 1990
The Alabama Adolescent Health Survey was a comprehensive survey of the knowledge and behaviors of eighth- and tenth-grade students in the public schools. The sample consisted of 3,803 students from school systems that were rural, metropolitan, and mixed. The survey measured student attitudes toward, and knowledge of: (1) mental health; (2)…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescents, Body Weight, Drug Abuse
Dancer, L. Suzanne – 1990
Methods proposed by L. A. Goodman (1987) for analyzing intrinsic properties of cross-classified nominal or ordered categorical variables were used to examine the performance of items measuring psychological adjustment (PA). These methods were applied to 35 3x4 tables cross-classifying 1,158 persons according to their mental health status (MHS) and…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adults, Behavioral Science Research, Evaluation Methods
North Dakota Univ., Fargo. Dept. of Agriculture and Applied Science. – 1987
Situational issues related to families and influences upon families in North Dakota and the United States are briefly outlined in these fact sheets. Contents specifically concern (1) outbound migration from North Dakota and transition of rural families from farming; (2) suicide in North Dakota and the nation; (3) child care issues, such as child…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Caregivers, Child Neglect, Day Care
De Leo, Diego; And Others – 1987
Attitudes about suicide were examined among older adults in Padua, Italy and were compared to attitudes of younger subjects. Elderly subjects (N=246) consisted of 122 adults living in residential homes, 73 medical inpatients of a geriatric hospital, and 51 depressed inpatients with primary affective disorders. Younger subjects (N=263) consisted of…
Descriptors: Adults, Age Differences, Attitudes, College Freshmen
Alexander, Karenlee Clarke – 1988
Possible causes for adolescent suicide and its increase are reviewed, and suggestions are offered to educators and therapists for using poetry writing and visual arts to reach potential young suicide victims. At a developmental age when they become cognitively able to employ abstract concepts, adolescents find poetry writing a safe way to clarify…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Art Therapy, Creative Art, Creative Expression
Berlin, Irving N. – 1984
Suicide among American Indian adolescents has increased by almost 1000% over the past 20 years to become, as in Anglo society, the second most frequent cause of death in the 10 to 20 year old age group. The two major causes of adolescent suicide are acute stress and chronic depression. Environmental factors contributing to American Indian suicides…
Descriptors: Adolescents, American Indians, Cultural Influences, Depression (Psychology)
Educational Communications, Inc., Lake Forest, IL. – 1987
This document contains factsheets and news releases which cite findings from a national survey of 1,985 high achieving high school students. Factsheets describe the Who's Who Among American High School Students recognition and service program for high school students and explain the Who's Who survey. A summary report of this eighteenth annual…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Alcoholism, Drug Abuse, Gifted
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Schneider, William J.; And Others – 1972
As one phase of a research program designed for purposes of developing future youth programs and as one source from which hypotheses, relevant to the occupational and social adjustment of rural southwestern Indian youth (Navajo and Papago), were generated and later tested, this study presented a survey of literature concerned with the environment,…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, American Indians, Cultural Context, Cultural Differences
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Stupple, Donna-Marie – English Journal, 1987
Discusses the gradual rise in teenage suicides since the 1950s, and offers some pointers for using writing (with "Romeo and Juliet" as source literature) as a basis for group discussion. Adds that suicide is a theme and a reality that can be addressed in the English classroom. (NKA)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Disorders, Depression (Psychology), Emotional Disturbances
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Little, Rick – NASSP Bulletin, 1985
Student problems and needs are an important component to be considered in the educational process. Outlines the dimensions of a program called Quest that helps students with social and personal skill development. (MD)
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Drug Abuse, Interpersonal Competence, Leadership
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Wilkinson, Kenneth P. – Rural Sociology, 1984
Argues that structural cleavages provoke social disruptions where opportunities are conducive. Thus, combinations of rurality with particular structural cleavages predict specific disruption patterns. Data from northeastern United States indicate that rurality, combined with other population characteristics (provocation, ascriptive inequality,…
Descriptors: Blacks, Divorce, Interpersonal Relationship, Multivariate Analysis
Nevison, Myrne B. – Canadian Counsellor, 1984
Examines the rate and direction of change in Canada's social problems by developing indexes for major problem areas. These measures show a period of relative stability in the 1950s and early 60s then worrisome inflation accompanied by out-of-control financial costs. Identifies crucial life stages where help is required. (JAC)
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Coping, Crime, Economic Climate
Minnesota Department of Education, 2005
This "Emergency Planning and Procedures Guide for Schools" is a complete revision of "Emergency/Disaster Preparedness: A Planning Guide for Schools," published in November, 1999. These materials are intended for use by Minnesota schools to help them develop emergency procedures and crisis management policies. It should be used…
Descriptors: Crisis Management, Planning, Guidelines, School Safety
California Univ., Los Angeles. Center for Mental Health in Schools. – 1999
This introductory packet provides an introduction to affect and mood problems, framing the discussion within the classification scheme developed by the American Pediatric Association. Included is information on the symptoms and severity of a variety of affect and mood problems, as well as information on interventions ranging from environmental…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Affective Behavior, Behavior Modification, Counseling Techniques
Blum, Robert W.; Beuhring, Trisha; Rinehart, Peggy Mann – 2000
This monograph discusses how to protect adolescents by addressing health behaviors. Data come from the Add Health Survey, a comprehensive school-based study of adolescents' health-related behaviors. Secondary students answered surveys about their lives, health, friendships, self-esteem, and expectations for the future. School administrators…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Drinking, Family Influence, Health Behavior
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