Surveyed 1,147 Louisiana State University students to assess current alcohol and drug use behavior and related attitudes. Results revealed that 37% of respondents reported drinking once or twice a week; 4% drank daily. Beer was the beverage of choice and marijuana was the drug of choice, followed by cocaine. Only 11% reported smoking cigarettes on…

Explored structure of brief version of Ways of Coping (WOC) Questionnaire and coping strategies employed by students enrolled in stressful academic programs. Findings from 207 veterinary medicine students lend support to view that there are relatively stable underlying coping structures across samples or groups within specified coping situations.…

This editorial introduces the papers in this special issue and contends that aggressive, violent student behavior is not the responsibility of schools alone but of the community. It argues that a strong proactive response to aggressive behavior's origins in childhood and effective interventions in schools will have substantial impact on violent…

This article discusses strategies for preventing aggression and violence in children and youth, including understanding and applying appropriate interventions for escalating levels of aggression and violence, classroom preventative and planning measures, and systemwide policies and procedures. A student crisis plan sheet is provided as a tool for…

A survey of 97 teacher education students investigated perceptions of peers' cheating behaviors, perceived maturity level of the persons most likely to cheat, and degree to which respondents felt cheaters "neutralized" their cheating behaviors. Results indicate that, although cheating is not seen as a major problem, perceived neutralization and…

Research and practice in detecting and controlling for cheating on objective tests are reviewed and a small survey of attitudes and practices is reported. Potential of two computer programs to detect error similarities and use of multiple answer-sheet forms to control cheating are discussed. Teacher cheating is also addressed. (Author/MSE)

Examined college students' (n=459) attitudes toward people with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in relationship to themselves and their sexual behaviors and communication patterns. Results indicated AIDS was not issue of personal concern to majority of students. Data indicated inconsistency between students' accepting attitudes toward…

Ramifications of cheating include underqualified graduates and the probable continuation of unethical behavior into dental practice. Dental educators are encouraged to stress pride in professionalism, to reinforce positive student behaviors, and to administer swift punishment to violators. (DB)

Administered anonymous questionnaires examining behavior and attitudes toward drugs to random sample of 410 incoming college freshmen in 1973 and to 491 incoming freshmen in 1983. Comparison of results from the two years suggests that drug use in general is on the decline, with exception of alcohol and beer, and cigarettes for women. (NB)

Conducted qualitative case study of women's residence hall floor to discover how institutional culture properties shaped values, beliefs, and behaviors of undergraduate women. Findings from resident assistant, hall coordinator, faculty fellow, and 34 floor residents revealed that residence hall proved to be environment that supported residents as…

Compared self-reported cheating data obtained from male undergraduate college students in 1963 (n=579) and in 1991 (n=2,240). Data from both samples revealed significantly lower levels of self-reported cheating at schools with honor codes. Other findings suggest that media reports of dramatic increases in cheating may well be unfounded. (Author/NB)

Offers useful tips for teachers engaging students in classroom science activities. Emphasis is placed on creating and maintaining a learning environment that is conducive to all students learning. (ZWH)

Examined use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs in university psychiatric health service and patterns of comorbidity with other psychiatric problems. Psychiatric service students (n=110) tended to drink less than did undergraduate comparison group and to report similar frequencies of adverse consequences. Alcohol disorders were significantly…

Introduces a series of articles on peer health education, noting why this journal issue is devoted to peer education. Discusses the definition and structure of peer education, structure of the issue, overview of peer education, existing programs, customized interventions, and a training design for peer education programs. (SM)

College peer education is growing, often representing the best use of campus resources for specific needs. Model peer education requires carefully trained and supervised programs that ensure continuous quality improvement. Health educators are exploring more comprehensive training and delivery models, as peer education works to change health…