Results of interviews with 173 younger and 163 middle-aged and older couples revealed that life strains were more closely linked to patterns of depressive symptoms in younger couples with strains tending to be greatest for couples in which both spouses reported depressive symptoms. (Author)

Urges teachers to educate themselves and others about alcoholism and its effects on the family; create a safe non-threatening school environment in which children of alcoholics can begin to understand their lives; and initate a support group for children of alcoholics. (DMM)

Children's reactions to divorce are explored by examining the following types of variables: (1) outcome variables such as adjustment to home and school; (2) contextual variables such as socioeconomic status; and (3) psychosocial factors such as attitudes. Most children were found to be well adjusted, especially when they were still involved with…

Although fundamental in helping multiproblem families avoid placement, social support is a complex construct not easy to define and difficult to carry out conceptually and practically. Four family support programs are described that illustrate certain common denominators for implementation. (Author/RWB)

This article argues that the time has come for the development of a curriculum for the education of television audiences. Describes three goals of this curriculum: (1) the inculcation of pictorial literacy, (2) the demythification of the media, and (3) the analysis of the family context in which television viewing is received. (JDH)

Using data obtained from 117 guidance counselors, two trends that could prove threatening to public school education in Canada are examined. The two trends are decreasing interest in learning and stress due to school performance and family and economic difficulty. The school counselor's role is discussed. (CT)

This article reviews remarriage trends and the social, financial, and developmental challenges facing remarried families. The article suggests ways home economists can apply their skills to help strengthen these families through research, education, and service. (CT)

Surveyd 1,768 students to examine the incidence of suicidal thoughts. Results showed 5.7 percent of the males and 6.1 percent of the females had recently considered suicide, citing family problems, poor self-concept, drug abuse, delinquency, and inner turmoil. (JAC)

The relationship of juvenile delinquency and father absence to family problem-solving communication was investigated using an observational method. In the results, delinquency was associated with lower rates of maternal problem solving, and father absence was associated with higher rates of maternal and adolescent problem solving. (KH)

Case studies are presented that provide examples of both the familiar nature of the problem of career crisis and some possible counseling strategies. The three stages of family response to career crisis are identified: experiencing the impact of the change and sensing the potential for disruption to the family's life-style, transition, and…

Reviews research and theoretical literature concerning effects of mentally handicapped children on families. Discusses factors which mediate vulnerability to stress, material and practical needs, and coping and adaptation strategies of families. (NH)

Examined the impact of parental conflict during and after divorce, change in parent-child relations, and parent's remarriage on courtship relations in college students (N=365). Results showed that divorce increases courtship activity, and satisfaction is eroded only if there is postdivorce conflict and a decline in parent-child relations. (LLL)

Discusses the problems of battered women in terms of four types of battering, the incidence and significance of battering, and theories of the causes of battering. Presents psychological profiles of battered women and men who batter and describes the role of Hiatus House, a residential shelter in Ontario. (JAC)

Intended to help families build rewarding relationships, this set of audio tapes communicates the importance of family, shows the role of leadership in creating "beautiful family culture," and provides a frame of reference in which to solve problems. The first of the four tapes explores the concept of principles as the foundation of…

Because of the large number of children being maltreated, Colorado law mandates that suspected cases of child abuse be reported. It is essential that professionals working with children understand how to recognize and report suspected abuse. This handbook was written to assist teachers, counselors, and social workers in defining child abuse and…