Notes that premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a commonly occurring problem that must be dealt with by both the helping and the health professions. Provides a brief update on recent advances in understanding and treating PMS. Emphasizes points of contact among various health professionals in developing an interdisciplinary approach to intervention.…

Examined the role of cognitive mediators in identifying differences in aggression of incarcerated and nonincarcerated male and female adolescents. Found hostile-aggressive individuals more likely to hold beliefs supporting aggression and to be unconcerned about the consequences of violent actions. (SKC)

This article considers the validity of the widely-held notion that exercising for physical fitness also reduces stress. The ways in which researchers define "stress" and "fitness" are described. Several researchers comment on the subject and various research projects are discussed. (JL)

A preliminary analysis of the issue of "homecoming" (problems occurring upon returning home from a training course) as it relates to management development courses has been constructed. It is recommended that courses aimed at self- and other-awareness and attitude reconstruction are more likely to result in homecoming problems and also to have…

Indicates that premenstrual and menstrual women preferred comedy over alternative choices more strongly than did women midway through the cycle. Suggests that this preference reflects a desire to overcome the hormonally mediated noxious mood states that are characteristically associated with the premenstrual and menstrual phases of the cycle. (JD)

Discusses rarity of anorexia nervosa among male population with primary reference to differences from female symptomatology. Presents case which implies that anorexia nervosa in the male may be a marker for other more severe pathology. Presents findings which suggest a diagnostic strategy based on familial, behavioral, environmental, educational,…

Interviewed 24 persons who had lost loved ones to suicide within last five years to examine psychological and social experience of suicide survivors. Findings suggest that survivors face complex problems of emotional, personal, and social adjustment requiring further attention by researchers and practitioners. (Author/NB)

Explored social and psychological problems associated with male youth growing up in the 1930s. Examined how transitions to adulthood, search for identity, and role development were affected by social, economic, and political factors in the depression. It appears that the transition to adulthood has not been a smooth evolution but has been affected…

Indicates that, of the thirteen variables investigated, group support has the greatest relationship to work stress. Finds that role overload and responsibility for people are significantly related to behavioral style. Shows that group and individual level communication variables are more closely related to work stress than organizational…

Suggests an important modification to H. A. Simon's original Model of Interaction in social groups to (1) explain the emergence and organizational structure of communication, friendship, and activity patterns and (2) trace their effect on human sentiment. Indicates that the more frequently people interact with one another, the stronger their…

Suggests a perspective for understanding stress within an organizational environment by exploring the relationship between both (1) work-related stress and life events, communication, and stress in general; and (2) role, personality, and performance stress and communication in the work-related environment. Outlines methods for productively…

Examined whether clients who utilized a medical facility for the first time exhibit higher stress levels than those who were frequent or non-users. Spielberger's State-Trait Anxiety Inventory measured stress in anxiety scores among 183 clients who attended a health screening service. Clients who experienced heightened anxiety levels during the…

Teacher burnout has a significant impact on recruitment, retention, and performance of teachers. Basic assumptions, issues, and controversies that have influenced the understanding of teacher burnout are examined. (DF)

Includes an introduction to the theory of Jungian psychological type, on which the Myers Briggs Type Indicator is based, ways to apply the Indicator to work settings, research in type related to careers, and suggestions for its use by employment counselors. (MCF)

Explores how dyadic relationships can be affected when one partner suffers from genital herpes. Six patterns are described: When One Partner Does Not Know, The Compromise Relationship, The Enraged Partner, The Mark of Guilt, Problems in Risk Management, and Herpes Used as Weapon. Treatment strategies for dealing with patterns are offered.…