This study investigates a) the effects of teachers' occupational expectations for their male students, and attitudes toward the necessity of a college education, upon their feelings of job satisfaction; and b) the socioeconomic status and degree of urbanization of the communities in which the teachers work, and the grade level taught, as possible…

Because considerable emphasis is being placed on increasing morale and performance of teachers, the writer set out to determine if a direct relation actually exists between the two variables. Results of the investigation show that there is a significant relationship between junior college teachers' teaching effectiveness ratings and their morale.…

Schools of education should provide teachers with the ability to cope with the tension and stress they will be subjected to in the classroom. (JD)

Examined differences in self-concept between alcoholic and non-alcoholic adults on physical self, moral-ethical self, personal self, family self, social self, and self-criticism as measured by the Tennessee Self Concept Scale (TSCS). There were significant differences between means obtained by alcoholics and non-alcoholics on all sub-tests of the…

Methods for the prevention and control of stress and trauma in physically assaulted teachers include preparedness training, formation of crisis intervention teams, and morale-improving techniques such as staff support, rotation of teaching assignments, and direct access to schoolboards for grievance reports. (MJB)

This article describes the development (and provides examples) of workshop exercises designed to fuse work and leisure. It presumes that most counselors prefer to remain in the counseling field but need some method to recapture their initial enthusiasm for their work. (Author)

Describes a rotating schedule for day care teachers that reduces the number of working days, thus avoiding the built-up stress that appears to result from working too many days a year with young children. (SB)

The editorial compares the realities of teachers' frustrations and anxieties with popular conceptions of teachers as superhuman authority figures. (GW)

Results of a study indicate that continuing education (CE) issues form an integral part of pharmacists' morale and demographic factors have impact implications for CE programers. Suggests that programers use statistical analysis to identify differences in issues that reflect demographic situations. (JOW)

Defines psychological morale as a psychological state rather than a personality variable. Reviews literature on related personality states and character traits and reports on the development of an Likert-format inventory designed to measure an individual's psychological morale. Includes sample items and information on ordering the scale. (JDH)

Recent trends in state action to recruit, recognize, reward, and renew teachers are described. Generally, testing has been but one part of a comprehensive state policy addressing teacher-related issues. (Author/MT)

Examined effect of sex differences on morale of 257 older rural widows and widowers. Sex of respondent was not found to affect morale; however, perceived financial status and self-rated health had significant direct effects. Widows and widowers reporting higher morale had higher perceived financial status and rated their health as good.…

Surveys several philosophies and methods available to teachers for combating discipline problems. Summarizes types of disciplinary problems and explores reasons for teacher confusion and frustration when choosing a classroom management technique. (LFL)

Studied the effects of relocation on the psychosocial status of institutionalized patients. Found that among certain subgroups of patients, relocation resulted in significant decreases in depression, alienation and distress, and in an improvement in self-concept for all patients regardless of age, sex, or race. (Author/NRB)

Dexter, Kansas, uses a four-day school week that is improving classroom instruction and cutting energy bills. There is evidence that four-day schedules improve student achievement, increase attendance, allow more class time, raise teacher morale, and provide more staff development time. (MD)