Research in five cultures indicates a similar pattern of interrelationship among interpersonal resources, in spite of differences in instrumentation, language, and background of subjects. Results support the notion that interrelationship of resources may be cross-culturally invariant. (PS)

The study attempted to determine effects of basic client characteristics on the delivery of services to disabled older adults in Canada. Results indicate that there is a weak relationship between age, gender, and level of cognitive functioning and the overall receipt of services. However, when each service is analyzed, only day programs are…

Investigated needs and coping strategies of 124 university students, five university staff, and five other persons involved in long-distance relationships. Most effective coping strategies appeared to be frequency of visits and quality of verbal communication. Results support the importance of relationship subtypes and frequent visits. (Author/NB)

Addresses some issues of a group of caregivers who are virtually ignored--the elderly who provide care rather than receive it. Contends elderly parents who care for disabled adult children may have needs slightly different from other caregivers. Concludes research is needed so that social workers can better serve these families. (Author/ABL)

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)

As aging affects society increasingly, occupational social workers can benefit from gerontological research and practice in developing programs to help older employees counteract ageism, prepare for retirement, cope with health challenges, and reduce stress in family relations. The workplace is a convenient site for preventive and therapeutic…

Presents Project Adapt, a psychogeriatric rehabilitation service developed to integrate assessment, behavior and medication management, and outcome evaluation to meet needs of mentally ill in nursing homes. Notes that mental health staff perceived significantly more improvement among participating nursing home residents than among those not…

Reviews major research data associated with aging among the developmentally disabled including prevalence, longevity patterns, morbidity profiles, mental decline, mental illness, comparative experiences of disabled persons in institutions and in community based living situations, and approaches used to define aging in this population. Discusses…

Discusses various aspects of cross-cultural counseling, focusing on ethnic minority needs, research, testing, sociopolitical issues, and counseling effectiveness. Reactions focus on cultural diversity in counseling and practitioner issues. (BL)

Presents a selected review of the theme issue of the journal Family Relations, 33(1), January 1984. (Author)

A model of singleness in later life was developed to show how the social context may influence the personal and social resources of older, unmarried persons. Role transitions of the unmarried over the life course, finances, health, and social relationships of older singles are discussed with implications for practice and future research.…

The author describes a program to provide special vocational training to handicapped students at Judy Andrews High School in Pensacola, Florida. The model used contains four components: (1) behavioral, (2) academic, (3) remedial, and (4) vocational. (CH)

The author reviews two studies relating to the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) and its service to disabled individuals. Results showed that high school dropouts and welfare recipients are targeted often by the Service Delivery Areas and that 92 percent of the participants are economically disadvantaged. (CH)

Draws on three literatures to clarify the nature of preference and to establish its relationships to expectation and similarity in the context of a participatory psychotherapy and counseling model. The effects of not meeting needs, not honoring preferences, and disconfirming expectations are seen as important considerations for therapy process and…

Explains two microcomputer programs written in BASIC for the Apple IIe microcomputer which allow the user to evaluate the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised and choose recommendations to fit the individual needs of the client being tested. (MBR)