As multimedia language learning materials become prevalent in foreign and second language classrooms, their design is an important avenue of research in Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL). Some argue that the design of the pedagogical materials should be informed by theory such as the interactionist SLA theory, which suggests that input…

This study examined patterns of help-seeking for educational and career planning issues in a sample of 483 students in grades 11-12 from two schools in southern Ontario. Although counsellors were the most common source of support for educational issues, very few students sought their assistance for career issues, choosing to turn to family members…

The authors of the present study contribute to research on the role of sexist events in women's mental health by examining the sexism-distress relation (a) with a sample of women who are seeking mental health services and (b) in the context of the additional roles of perceived social support in positive self-appraisal (i.e., empowerment and…

This study examined factors that influence a student's willingness to seek help for a threat of violence. The sample consisted of 542 middle school students who completed an anonymous survey that asked students how likely they would be to seek help in response to being bullied or threatened. The survey also included measures of type of bullying,…

Those responsible for the care of another human being, such as a child, an elderly parent, or an ailing spouse, often need help and support. Carepooling is the act of caregivers exchanging day-to-day help and support. This book offers simple, effective, practical ways to exchange help and share support with friends, neighbors, and co-workers.…

Path analyses revealed that one's tendency to conceal distressing information, psychological distress, and attitudes toward seeking help predicted intended use of counseling services for college students who had and had not previously been in counseling. Prospective analyses revealed attitudes toward seeking help predicted actual use of campus…

This study examined the effects of acculturation, beliefs about mental illness, and selected demographic variables on the help-seeking attitudes of 120 Turkish students who were attending college in the United States. The authors maintain that if mental health professionals increase their understanding of Turkish international students, they can…

Investigated how alternative permit (AP) novices engaged in problem solving about teaching problems. Twelve urban AP novices in their first year of teaching completed periodic interviews and questionnaires over 15 weeks and were observed teaching six times. Problems identified included classroom management, behavior management, and curriculum.…

Examines the relation between children's mastery motivation, self-assessment of performance, and task-related, help-seeking behavior during task performance. (PCB)

Selected demographic data are presented on three topics: the benefits to employers for making accommodations for employees with disabilities, the impact of visual problems on social roles and health care utilization, and residential mobility patterns of Americans for geographic regions and selected states. (SW)

Examined parental alcoholism and help-seeking behavior in college students classified as children of alcoholics (COAs, n=83), Help-seeking COAs (n=51), Controls (n=86), and Help-seeking Controls (n=90). Findings revealed that help-seeking appeared to be the more significant variable for discriminating differences in emotional needs of college…

Compared perceived causes of mental illness and help-seeking preferences among Japanese-American and white college students (Total n=288). Found that Japanese-Americans were more likely than whites to attribute mental illness to social causes, to resolve problems on their own, and to seek help from family members and/or friends. (Author/NB)

Examined concerns and help-seeking likelihood of Asian American college students (n=596). Results indicated that previous counseling experience was related to higher ratings for substance abuse concerns and willingness to seek help from university counseling center to address academic, interpersonal, and substance abuse concerns. Asian American…

Results from questionnaires completed by 250 college students, faculty, and staff and from in-depth interviews with 12 sexual abuse victims revealed that few subjects made formal reports to authorities. Found fearfulness associated with formal reporting and tendency for victims to minimize victimization. Victims were likely to talk about…

Used 13 scenarios to measure and compare perceptions of elder abuse and help-seeking behaviors of African-American, Caucasian American, and Korean-American elderly women. Significant group differences existed in perceptions of elder abuse with regard to six scenarios, and Korean-American women were substantially less likely to perceive given…