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| Adolescence | 8 |
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| Phelps, William R. | 2 |
| Davis, Ruth B. | 1 |
| Long, Wesley | 1 |
| Perkins, I. H. | 1 |
| Schneider, Stanley | 1 |
| Sherman, Roberta G. | 1 |
| Vaughn, Courtney | 1 |
| Westendorp, Floyd | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 5 |
| Reports - Research | 4 |
| Information Analyses | 1 |
| Reports - General | 1 |
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Peer reviewedSherman, Roberta G.; And Others – Adolescence, 1985
Examined whether a community-based habilitation program focusing on normalization and individual goal setting was effective in enhancing levels of independence in teenagers with spina bifida. Subjects (N=14) participated in an eight-week summer program. Results suggested the program was effective with the greatest strength being support and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Community Programs, Disabilities, Normalization (Handicapped)
Peer reviewedWestendorp, Floyd; And Others – Adolescence, 1986
A discriminant function analysis identified eight statistically significant variables which differentiated adolescents placed in mental health or juvenile justice systems. In order of decreasing importance they are: ethnicity, gender, depression, previous mental health history, productivity, drug use, parental marital history, and parental…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Delinquency, Delinquent Rehabilitation, Identification
Peer reviewedVaughn, Courtney; Long, Wesley – Adolescence, 1999
Investigates the uniqueness and complexity of adolescent drug and alcohol abuse recovery, particularly the early years and events catalyzing the surrender process. Offers individual interviews of seven adolescents who surrendered their alcohol and drug addictions and constructed sober identities through participation in Alcoholics Anonymous. (GCP)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, Drug Rehabilitation
Peer reviewedPerkins, I. H. – Adolescence, 1972
Descriptors: Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Drug Therapy, Hospitals
Peer reviewedSchneider, Stanley – Adolescence, 1992
Utilizes the theoretical formulations of Margaret Mahler and her colleagues on separation and individuation to understand how to plan psycho-rehabilitation programs for emotionally disturbed adolescents and young adults. The separation-individuation process and anxiety issues are discussed and analyzed in terms of both theory and practical…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Adult Development, Anxiety
Peer reviewedPhelps, William R. – Adolescence, 1969
Research supported by the U.S. Vocational Rehabilitation Administration Grant RD-957, and the West Virginia Vocational Rehabilitation Division, Charleston, West Virginia.
Descriptors: Counselor Attitudes, Curriculum Development, Females, Mental Retardation
Peer reviewedPhelps, William R. – Adolescence, 1969
Research supported by the U.S. Vocational Rehabilitation Administration Research and Demonstration Grant 957 and the West Virginia Rehabilitation Division.
Descriptors: Aspiration, Background, Evaluation, Females
Peer reviewedDavis, Ruth B.; And Others – Adolescence, 1994
Describes a program for older adolescents exhibiting substance use problems. After initial assessment and referral, most patients enter outpatient treatment groups. Groups fulfill three purposes: (1) Staff monitors clients; (2) Help clients recognize the promise of recovery; and (3) Change behavior. Difficulties of working with multiple community…
Descriptors: Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Clinics, Community Services
