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Mellin, Elizabeth A. – ADULTSPAN Journal, 2012
The Rejection Sensitivity Model is used to examine the social antecedents to expectations of rejection among adults. College students (N = 314) completed measures of relational victimization and rejection sensitivity. Results indicate that relational victimization is significantly related to rejection sensitivity for women. Implications for…
Descriptors: Peer Relationship, Rejection (Psychology), Social Attitudes, College Students
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Williams, June M.; Ballard, Mary B.; Alessi, Hunter – ADULTSPAN Journal, 2005
Alcohol abuse in older adulthood is a rapidly growing but often hidden problem. The authors provide an overview of the issues related to older adult alcohol abuse through a discussion of physiological, psychological, and social risk factors; an examination of appropriate assessment procedures; and an overview of factors related to treatment.
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, At Risk Persons, Older Adults, Aging (Individuals)