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Poarch, John E. – 1990
The concept of limits on child and teenage behavior is discussed in this book. Section I includes the core hypothesis of the theory of limits and discusses these essential concepts: (1) the pleasure/pain principle (the need to increase tolerance for stimulation in the pain center of the brain in order to be able to tolerate more stimulation in the…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Change, Behavior Standards, Child Rearing
Peer reviewedTierney, Jeff; And Others – Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Problems, 1993
Describes Boys Town model which, grounded in research on development and dynamics of aggression, targets seven critical skills for creating safe, positive treatment environments that empower aggressive youth to change. Discusses these skills: relationship building components; praise and differential reinforcement; behavioral specificity;…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Aggression, Behavior Change, Change Strategies
Miller, Heather G., Ed.; And Others – 1990
This report reviews the course of the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) epidemic and its current status, examining changing patterns of sexual behavior and intravenous drug use, the distribution of cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, and the results of intervention efforts under way. It also discusses prevention…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Behavior Change
Gerard, Jeff – Agricultural Education Magazine, 1988
The author discusses five ideas that he has found helpful in addressing the individual needs of troubled youth in vocational training. Topics include (1) following a prevocational concept in curriculum development, (2) teaching good work habits, (3) using nonverbal instruction, (4) building self-esteem through cooperative learning, and (5) trying…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Agricultural Education, Behavior Change, Group Unity
Peer reviewedBerry, Janet; And Others – Personnel and Guidance Journal, 1982
Describes a cognitively based environment treatment approach for group home juvenile delinquents based on Eliminating Self-Defeating Behavior Theory (ESDB). Outlines seven self-defeating behaviors initially developed as coping mechanisms. Discusses results of ESDB as a treatment milieu. (RC)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Coping
Peer reviewedMenge, Carleton P. – Adolescence, 1982
Using William Blake's work, discusses the element of the ideal in the development of contemporary adolescents. Discusses a model of constructive change in which explicit future outcomes are used as a starting point to construct new skills needed for change. Describes a monitoring system to measure progress. (RC)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Behavior Change, Humanistic Education
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Educational Programs and Studies Information Service. – 1990
This focus paper contains reprints of 11 articles intended to provide an overview of the key issues in the area of adolescent behavior change as it relates to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) education. Included are: (1) "Preventing HIV Infection and AIDS in Children and Adolescents" (J.…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescent Behavior, Adolescents, Behavior Change
Peer reviewedStevens-Smith, Patricia; Remley, Theodore P., Jr. – School Counselor, 1994
Presents a model for intervention for addressing drug use and sexual permissiveness that seems to be effective and practical for use with adolescents. Describes four components of social cognitive learning theory of detrimental lifestyle change (informational, development of social and self-regulatory skills, skill enhancement through guided…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescents, Behavior Change, Change Strategies
Download full textNorthrop, Daphne; Hamrick, Kim – 1990
Weapons violence is a major public health problem that especially impacts minority youth. Interventions designed to reduce weapon use by youth are categorized as educational/behavioral change, legal, and technological/environmental. Few educational programs currently exist, but those that do largely concern firearm safety courses, public…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Change, Community Role, Crime Prevention
