A variety of databases were searched for the compilation of this bibliography on adolescent alcoholism, reflecting the psychological and socioeconomic aspects covered. Nine hundred and twenty-eight citations in English and foreign languages for the period January 1986 through April 1992 were included. For journal articles written in a foreign…

The twelve items in this annotated bibliography are entries in the ERIC system intended to help administrators in coping with stress. The publications cited deal with causes of stress, how to manage stress, how to make life style changes, how to recognize stressors, and work patterns associated with Type A behavior. The publications listed also…

Presented is a bibliography with approximately 700 citations referring to research in the area of spinal cord injury. Entries are listed alphabetically by author under the following sections: psychological aspects (236 entries), sexual aspects (170 entries), social aspects (152 entries), and vocational aspects (134 entries). Information for each…

The paper provides a review of goal theory as articulated by Edwin Locke. The theory is evaluated in terms of laboratory and field research and its practical usefulnes is explored as a means to improving individual productivity in "real world" organizations Research findings provide support for some goal theory propositions but suggest…

In this paper, the diverse literature bearing on the topic of homosexuality and psychological adjustment is critically reviewed and synthesized. The first chapter discusses the most crucial methodological issue in this area, the problem of sampling. The kinds of samples used to date are critically examined, and some suggestions for improved…

Research developments in the area of clothing and human behavior are reviewed in terms of relevant psychological and sociological theories, including impression formation, clothing's effect on the behavior of others, conformity, personality, and life style. (SK)

Reviews five characteristics of Gothic literature that makes it appealing to adolescents: (1) extremes of emotion; (2) journey of self-revelation; (3) individual against the unknown; (4) rebellion against authority; and (5) sympathy with the outcast. Appends a 30-item bibliography of recommended Gothic literature. (TB)

This annotated bibliography deals with many aspects of gerontology. In addition to a group of general works, there are sections on psychological characteristics, intervention, education, work and retirement, services, and living situations. Annotations are quite detailed, often listing findings of studies and summarizing the author's main…

This paper provides an annotated bibliography of various resources about adolescent suicide. The first section addresses facts and myths about adolescent suicide, followed by a presentation of causal factors in the second section. The third section focuses on the educator's role in suicide prevention; suicidal warning signs, interactions with the…

The purpose of this literature review is to identify the unique knowledge, skills, and interpersonal needs of women and minorities who hold or aspire to managerial positions in educational research and development. The first tasks toward the goals of providing expanded opportunities for the training of women and minorities and developing effective…

This literature review focuses on determining the psychological variables related to problem solving and presents arguments for self-correcting manipulatives as a media for teaching problem solving. Ten traits are considered: attitude, debilitating anxiety, self-concept, orderliness, set, confidence, impulsive/reflective thinking, concentration…

Presents selected readings published in the English language on the subject of terrorism dating from 1985 to the present. Materials covered include books, periodicals, encyclopedias and dictionaries, directories, bibliographies, and online databases that cover definitions of terrorism, psychological and religious aspects of terrorism, and how to…

An extensive list of literature sources on the psychological and mental health literature of the Latino community in the United States is presented in this annotated bibliography. The intent of this work is to provide the mental health practitioner, researcher and student with a bibliography of literature related to the mental health, directly or…

Mandatory retirement because of chronological age is coming under increasing attack and, at least in the United States, it is likely that there may soon be legislative prohibitions against forcing individuals to retire because of age. As a consequence there is renewed interest in redefining retirement criteria in terms of a functional age concept…

Undergraduates (N=80) responded to 16 fictional suicide case histories with judgments indicating their perception of the "justifiability" of the suicidal act. Results showed that personal characteristics of the suicidal individual made little difference, but the nature of the crisis confronting the suicidal individual affected judgments…