Describes survey in which rural elementary and secondary teachers ranked stress causes and coping strategies. Top causes included oversized classes, low salaries, high workload, and lack of public concern. Breaks down and examines results by age, gender, and years of experience. Recommends further research. (TES)

Thirty-six Hispanic high school sophomores were identified as academically resilient (from impoverished stressful background with a grade point average of 2.75 or above). Compared to their nonresilient peers, resilient students believed more in their own cognitive abilities and placed less emphasis on having close ties with family and friends.…

A study of 4,000 college faculty, using data from a national survey, investigated on- and off-campus sources of stress. Results indicated that while different faculty groups (male/female, tenured/nontenured, white/nonwhite) perceived varying stress levels, they also perceived different types of stress. (Author/MSE)

Sixteen Israeli parents of young adults with mild/moderate mental retardation were offered a transitional training program which involved parent group sessions on future planning and, for the young adults, 16 overnights in a respite care program. Children enhanced their independent living skills; parents stress levels increased; and parents…

Describes an instrument designed to assess the suicide potential of youth (ages 14-18) who are at risk for suicidal behaviors. Two samples were used to examine psychometric properties of the Measure of Adolescent Potential for Suicide (MAPS). Results revealed strong validity (content, criterion, construct) and reliability (internal consistency)…

This study examined the relationships of family functioning, parenting stress, and social support of caregivers who are parenting children with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection. Data were collected from 48 caregivers of HIV-exposed children. Analysis showed significant relationships among parenting stress, children's developmental…

Measures of occupational stress were completed by 16 vocational rehabilitation placement officers in New Zealand. There were high negative correlations between job stress and life satisfaction, and subjects reported particularly high levels of role conflict in their work. Strategies for stress reduction focused on improving communication and…

Observes that master music teachers' intensity and commitment make them good candidates for burnout. Reports on contributing factors mentioned by music teachers: lack of recognition and support, unclear goals, poor curricular coordination, and poor working conditions. Offers suggestions for combating burnout including exercise, networking with…

This study examined relationships between parenting, severity of disability, and 5 aspects of family ecology for 83 preschool and 69 elementary school children with disabilities. Family ecology variables included socioeconomic status, coping styles, social support, stressful life events, and marital quality. Results showed positive correlations…

A survey of 38 graduating dental students assessed the types and sources of perceived mistreatment. Students perceived an average of 35 separate incidents. Psychological mistreatment was most common; physical mistreatment was relatively infrequent. Classmates and clinical faculty were the most common sources. Sexual harassment was perceived by…

In two studies, children's memory of venipuncture or inoculations were compared with memory of less stressful events. In another study, natural variations in children's stress and the effect of short delays were examined. In yet another study, a delay interval of one year was examined. (BB)

In this study a LISREL model was tested to assess the effects of grade level and years of experience on stress in 166 Ohio elementary and secondary public school teachers. Grade taught had a negative effect on teacher stress. Teaching experience did not account for much variance in stress levels. (SM)

Research on children's perceptions of control has identified both changes and consistencies in control beliefs during childhood and early adolescence. Developmental changes in coping have also been documented. Implications of research for interventions aimed at enhancing children's problem-solving and coping skills are discussed. (SLD)

A selective view of the professional literature indicates that, although most adoptees are well within the normal range of functioning, as a group they are more vulnerable to various emotional, behavioral, and academic problems than their nonadopted peers living in intact homes with their biological parents. Methodological problems associated with…

A survey of 555 second-year medical students from 7 schools found academic stress related to general satisfaction with life, gender, physical activity, alcohol use, sleep patterns, and recent losses and misfortunes. Personal stress was related to general satisfaction with life, gender, drug use, sensation-seeking sports, and recent losses and…