Using a survey method, the study examined barriers to participation for rural adult learners in the Northwest. Important factors found were family and community support, availability of reentry programs, geographic location, costs, and availability of information about adult education programs. Recommendations are included. (CH)

Investigated incidence of eating disorders among 584 women living in university residence halls and differences in prevalence rates between single-sex and co-ed floors. Results revealed a significantly higher incidence of bulimic symptomatology on co-ed floors than on single-sex floors. (Author/NB)

Many educators believe in the stereotype that all Asian immigrants are model students. Many Asian students react to the public school system with bewilderment and/or disinterest. Discusses ways to understand the students better and to work with their parents to help Asian-immigrant students. Includes 16 references. (Author/MD)

Offers information from a study of anorexia nervosa patients, discussing the behaviors and attitudes that characterize this group. Considers related social, cultural, and environmental factors. Suggests that educators voice concerns to the disturbed student and his/her parents in a simple and frank manner and encourage seeking professional medical…

Argues that higher education fails to address the problem of college student loneliness. Discusses loneliness and its causes, hazards, misunderstood nature, and definition. Explores culture's role in promoting loneliness through values emphasizing competition, mobility, and electronic devices. Offers instructors suggestions for helping lonely…

A new system for conceptualizing college students' problems, which is more comprehensive and practical than those based solely on DSM-III psychiatric diagnosis, is proposed. Preliminary reliability and validity data for the Inventory of Common Problems are presented, and advantages of the new system are discussed. (Author/MT)

Examined the potential impact of the recent economic recession in Canada on the school environment, using data from 3,724 school-based educators. Results showed that the effects were greatest on schools that had high numbers of unemployed families. Student problems have increased and extracurricular activities were not well-funded. (BH)

Surveyed 120 minority, White, and foreign students to compare perceptions of the university and student needs. Results showed satisfaction with the university among disadvantaged and minority students was generally positive, but solutions to their special problems (social isolation, finances) were aimed more toward the university than toward…

Presents methods teachers can try to increase the likelihood of a referral to counseling services being followed through and of a successful outcome of therapy. Also identifies typical areas a teacher should know about to choose appropriate counseling services. A checklist for counseling services is included. (CT)

Children scheduled for medical examination before entering school were followed in school one or two years later. Examination nonattenders had a two-fold risk of repeating grades, special class placement, referral for speech-language problems, teacher-reported learning or behavior problems, failure of vision or hearing screening, transfer between…

Explores the problems associated with parental divorce for adolescents of college age. Analyses of the responses of 83 clinical directors of college mental health counseling centers revealed that adolescents of parental divorce seen for counseling displayed greater behavioral and affective difficulties than counterparts from intact families. (JAC)

A model was proposed for matching client problems with counselling approaches within the framework of an eclectic stance. A thesis was advanced that certain client problems are best handled using differential counselling techniques. (Author)

This paper explores the many forms of drug usage with special emphasis on alcohol, nonaddictive drugs, and the hallucinogens. Consideration is given to the addictive power and phisiological effects of particular drugs. The author concludes with a brief discussion of drug education. (RP)

Four studies are described to demonstrate that low-level expectations of student ability become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Adult educators inherit students whose self-concept may have been formed by oppressive, self-destructive expectations and are cautioned against perpetuating discrimination and destructive labeling practices. (AG)