Suggests that each person needs to develop an understanding of the phenomenon of stress, what it is and what it does. Each individual needs to examine his or her own life to discover the best personal methods of managing stress. (Author)

A rating scale was devised for qualifying psychological intensity data attached to athletic coaches' reactions to Title IX legislation. (MB)

Meditation and relaxation were compared for ability to reduce stress reactions in a laboratory threat situation. Meditation can produce a psychophysiological configuration in stress situations opposite to that seen in stress-related syndromes. Research is indicated on clinical applications and on the process whereby meditation state effects may…

The hypotheses of informational cognitive control, based on the idea that being able to predict the occurrence of an unpleasant event facilitates a reduction of its impact, has not received clear support in previous research. This experiment investigates the effects of three variables on subjective reactions to mild electric shock. (Editor/RK)

The construct validity of the Sport Competition Anxiety Test developed by Martens is investigated to identify persons who differ in their tendency to become anxious just prior to competition. (PBS)

The purpose of this literature review is to examine prevalence and incident rates of both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. In addition, this article will review the psychological and sociological factors that contribute to the development and maintenance of an eating disorder. Finally, different treatment approaches will be discussed in…

Examines the association between social support from various sources and psychosocial problems, and how these associations vary over the life span. Finds that perceived social support and contact with social network members appears to have beneficial effects for all participants, as evidenced through reduced symptoms of depression and loneliness.…

Discusses how to choose physical activities with psychosocial objectives in mind in order to create avenues for practice and support for new behaviors, highlighting seven psychosocial dimensions of change (socialibility, spontaneity, self-motivation, aggressiveness, competitiveness, mental focus, and adventurousness). The paper examines the…

College students with learning disabilities (n=153) and without (n=595) completed the Career Thoughts Inventory. The learning disabilities group had fewer dysfunctional career thoughts, less career decision-making confusion, and less commitment anxiety, but more dysfunctional thoughts related to external conflict. As dysfunctional thoughts…

Compared young (aged 18-25) and other adults on characteristics of suicide, examining unbearable psychological pain, interpersonal relations, rejection-aggression, inability to adjust, indirect expressions, identification-egression, ego, and cognitive constriction. Found that young adults' suicides did differ psychologically in a number of…

Examines psychological development and "coming out" process of lesbian women with regard to career planning. Claims interaction of these issues with a model of lesbian identity provides framework for career counselors who work with lesbian individuals or couples. Lists professional associations and resources for lesbians, homosexuals,…

The comparison of the fears of intellectually gifted and non gifted children found gifted children's fears to be consistent with their developmental level, realistic, and to display considerable frustration, helplessness, and pessimism concerning their future. Their fears reflected advanced cognitive and social awareness. (Author/DB)

Provides comprehensive definition of psychological trauma and offers guidance to practitioners who are increasingly needed to treat traumatized children. Key therapy considerations are organized around the role of dissociation and repetition compulsion in trauma. Presents treatments in connection with aloneness of trauma experience, dream and…

The content of claims that basic emotions are the primitive building blocks of other nonbasic emotions is examined. It is suggested that the concept of basic emotions as elementary psychological primitives which explain other emotions is a false concept. An alternative approach is proposed. (SLD)

Responses of 125 older adults to a life-history interview were rated for frequency and extent of off-target verbosity. Talkativeness was rated by participants, 125 peers, and 10 professionals. Talkativeness did not appear to be age linked, suggesting that irrelevance in discourse may instead reflect longstanding personality traits. (SK)