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Drydyk, Steve – 1983
Although the Tension Reduction Hypothesis (TRH) of alcoholism has been the most popular explanation for alcohol abuse to date, the research addressing this model has provided tenuous support at best. In light of this contradictory support, a coping model of alcohol consumption is proposed. This model is based on the low self-image of…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Anxiety, Behavior Patterns, Cognitive Processes
McCarty, Robert J. – Momentum, 1993
Presents information about suicide among adolescents. Profiles the suicidal person and reviews general distress signals and events precipitating suicide. Suggests responses to potential or actual suicides, including intervention, prevention, and ministry strategies. Provides recommendations for educators and clarifies common myths about suicide.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Behavior Patterns, Catholic Educators
Lagana, Joseph F. – 1984
This monograph is designed to give people engaged in human service activities some new and fresh ideas on how to handle stress, how to benefit from its positive aspects, and how to neutralize its detrimental effects. Part 1 provides a background statement and refers readers to an extensive bibliography provided at the end of the paper for those…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Patterns, Burnout, Coping
Jadin, Tom – 1980
The phenomenon of "burn-out" is most frequently experienced by people who, in the course of their jobs, work with other people such as students, patients, or clients in situations that involve intense personal interaction. The complex symptoms of the burn-out syndrome are described in this paper. The most common of these symptoms is a change of…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Behavior Modification, Behavior Patterns, Coping
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Cardinell, Charles F. – Action in Teacher Education, 1980
Stress and burnout are normal occurences that are common and predictable in all professions, including teaching. Strategies should be devised and implemented to reduce at least the intensity of the phenomena so that job satisfaction can increase while commitment to work remains high. (JD)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Career Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Fatigue (Biology)
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Lazarus, Richard S.; DeLongis, Anita – American Psychologist, 1983
Discusses how the dynamics of stress and coping change with the processes of aging. Suggests that since aging is a highly individualized process, cross-sectional studies of the phenomenon may be inadequate unless supplemented by a longitudinal perspective. (Author/AOS)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Aging (Individuals), Behavior Patterns, Beliefs
Ching, Leong Yin, Ed.; And Others – 1984
Attended by participants from 19 nations, this conference focused on six topics related to child and adolescent development. Major topics discussed included child development and related issues, curriculum and the adolescent, the adolescent and technological changes, and the preparation of youth for adulthood. Symposia focusing on child…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Need, Adolescent Development, Behavior Patterns