Profiles characteristics of adolescent suicide attempters (N=27) and the treatment they received in a pediatric emergency room. Results demonstrated that the evaluation of suicidal adolescents cared for in a pediatric facility may be episodic. Suggests need for comprehensive program to approach the problem. (Author/ABL)

Analyzes intern assessments of their experiences in the New York Assembly Internship Program. Interns worked 30 hours a week at the legislature and were generally very satisfied with their overall experience. The survey questionnaire is included. (JOW)

Smokers were randomized using a factorial design to compare nicotine gum use to no gum use, and self-help materials to no materials. Compared with the no-gum group, relapse occurred at a significantly lower rate in the gum group for the entire 12 months of follow-up. There was no significant main effect for the self-help materials and no…

Followed 500 juveniles adjudicated as delinquents into adult life. Subject's self-report of delinquent or criminal acts committed before first contact with Juvenile Probation Department bore no relationship to adult criminal conviction. Self-report of involvement in delinquent or criminal acts with friends, and frequency with which friends were…

Assigned 96 inpatients in alcoholism treatment to aftercare group treatment with either coping skills training or interactional therapy. Survival analyses using two-year outcome data provided evidence for durability of matching interaction effects. Individuals scoring high on sociopathy or global psychopathology had better outcomes in coping…

This study of 95 youths previously diagnosed with psychotic disorders found that at follow-up, 24 had a diagnosis of schizophrenia, 9 with psychotic mood disorders, 5 with personality disorders, and 1 with schizo-affective disorder. The study confirmed findings regarding early onset schizophrenia and psychotic mood disorders and emphasized the…

Used data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program national surveys of a national sample of college students to examine impact of intercollegiate athletic participation for Black (n=290) and White (n=1,716) American men. Found that athletics had a positive impact on social involvement, interpersonal and leadership skills, and motivation…

A follow-up study of new users of a university counseling service is reported. The study aimed to describe morbidity levels and to identify the determinants of change in students' mental-health status. Reasons for consultation, students' histories, course and treatment outcomes are discussed. Counselor's assessment form is appended. (Author/EMK)

Describes a follow-up study of the implementation of a group-based needs assessment program for unemployed people titled "Starting Points." Study uses focus group methodology to identify and categorize participant statements into 15 themes. The themes generated suggest that the program was successful in connecting clients with needed resources.…

A randomized controlled trial (N=188 patients) of the effectiveness of counseling as part of primary care compared to routine advice from general practitioners was conducted with three practices. Measures were compared at four and eight months follow-up. General practitioners participated in action learning sessions with counselors. Results are…

Assessed children's recall of injury and hospital treatment 2 years after injury. Found that children recalled injury details better than treatment. Amount recalled decreased only for hospital treatment details; accuracy decreased for both injury and treatment. An extra interview 1 year after injury helped only younger children recall hospital…

Educational reform movements, university teacher education accreditation requirements and federal laws have increased the emphasis on the need for beginning teacher follow-up studies. The information gained from beginning teachers is critical for university teacher preparation programs, state departments of education, and school districts in…

A follow-up study was conducted on ex-students of a residential special school for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties in New Zealand. Previous research on post-school outcomes for students with emotional and behavioural difficulties has found low levels on quality of life indicators such as education, employment and community…

There is a recent interest in volunteer tutoring programs and research has suggested effectiveness in improving reading skills. Previous research found that the Help One Student to Succeed (HOSTS) volunteer tutoring program increased reading fluency and comprehension over a 5-month interval (Burns, Senesac, & Symington, 2004). The current…

This study examined the long-term growth of reading skills following 1 year of supplemental 1st-grade code-oriented intervention provided by paraeducators. A group of 79 1st graders with reading skills averaging in the lowest quartile received explicit alphabetic and decoding instruction and were assessed postintervention and at 1-year intervals…