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Schuh, John H.; Shipton, William C. – Journal of College and University Student Housing, 1983
Examined health-related problems that resident assistants encountered in dormitory residents. Results showed that both male and female students were concerned with minor illnesses, weight control, fitness and exercise. Male students were more concerned with alcohol-related issues; women were concerned about birth control. (JAC)
Descriptors: College Students, Higher Education, Physical Health, Sex Differences
Schuh, John H.; And Others – Journal of College Student Personnel, 1986
Results of a 12-year study of counseling problems encountered by resident assistants indicated that roommate conflicts, alcohol use, academic problems, and student self-reliance are the most frequent problems. Trends are noted, and implications for staff training are identified. (Author/ABB)
Descriptors: College Housing, College Students, Counseling Services, Dormitories
Shipton, William C.; Schuh, John H. – Journal of College Student Personnel, 1982
Examined the kinds of counseling problems encountered by resident assistants during 1971, 1974, 1977, and 1980. A questionnaire was developed as a result of interviews with resident assistants. Findings suggested relative stability in the nature and frequency of counseling problems encountered by resident assistants. (Author)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Counselor Role, Dormitories, Environmental Influences

Schuh, John H.; And Others – Journal of College and University Student Housing, 1988
Examined counseling problems encountered by resident assistants (RAs) at Indiana University (Bloomington) during 1971, 1974, 1977, 1980, 1983, and 1986. Examined changes in counseling problems over the years and compared counseling problems of RAs for womens' and for mens' units. Consistently identified problems dealt with academic problems,…
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Alcohol Abuse, College Students, Higher Education