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Konstantareas, M. Mary; Homatidis, Soula – Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry and Allied Disciplines, 1984
Examines groups of conduct-disordered and normal children in order to (1) test the potential usefulness of observational techniques in assessing therapeutic outcomes and (2) identify possible differences between deviant children and normal peers in aggressive and prosocial behavior. (RH)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Aggression, Children, Emotional Problems
Wright, Robin; John, Lindsay; Ellenbogen, Stephen; Offord, David R.; Duku, Eric K.; Rowe, William – Journal of Early Adolescence, 2006
This study reports on the longitudinal examination of a structured arts program for Canadian youth, aged 9 to 15 years, from low-income communities. Evaluated were the extent to which community-based organizations successfully recruited and retained youth in the program and whether they demonstrated improvement with respect to artistic ability…
Descriptors: Emotional Problems, Longitudinal Studies, Adolescent Development, Youth
Jackson, Iris – 1996
Members of the helping professions are not immune from physical or psychological impairments that interfere with competent and ethical practice. The types of problems faced by psychologists and the help offered by one support program are presented. The purpose of the Psychologist Support Program (PSP) of the Ontario (Canada) Psychological…
Descriptors: Confidentiality, Counseling Services, Disclosure, Emotional Problems
Weininger, Otto – Canadian Counsellor, 1983
Emphasizes the importance of play therapy for hospitalized children. Describes separation anxiety and psychological patterns including protest, despair, and denial. Describes the play therapy program at Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York, which helps children express their fears and cope with anxiety. (JAC)
Descriptors: Coping, Emotional Problems, Emotional Response, Foreign Countries
Jarvis, George K.; Boldt, Menno – Essence: Issues in the Study of Ageing, Dying, and Death, 1980
Studied older male suicides as more often perceived by survivors as being physically ill, whereas older female suicides were more often seen as having a mental disorder. Older suicides typically use very lethal means and are less likely to have been involved with alcohol, drugs, or violence than younger suicides. (Author)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Comparative Analysis, Emotional Problems, Foreign Countries

Gagne, Francoys; Gagnier, Nadia – Roeper Review, 2004
How well do early school entrants adjust socio-affectively when compared to their regularly admitted peers? Despite numerous publications on the subject, much controversy remains, mainly because of methodologically fragile studies. To assess the impact of a new early entrance policy in Quebec, 36 kindergarten and 42 Grade 2 teachers who had at…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Social Integration, Gifted, Academic Achievement
Artz, Sibylle; Nicholson, Diana – 2001
This review of the literature on aggression and violence in girls, especially girls in Canada, begins with data showing increasing rates of assault and other violent crimes by Canadian girls, although the rate for girls continues to be much less than for boys (a fact possibly responsible for the small amount of research on this population). The…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Aggression, Bullying, Emotional Problems

Enns, Murray W.; Inayatulla, Mohamed; Cox, Brian; Cheyne, Lorraine – Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 1997
Explored the relationship among depressive symptoms, anxiety, hopelessness, and suicidal intent in a group of 77 adolescents following a suicide attempt. Results indicate that hopelessness was the only significant predictor of suicide intent in Caucasian patients, and depressed mood was the only significant predictor in the Aboriginal group. (RJM)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Canada Natives, Depression (Psychology), Emotional Problems

Fischer, Donald G.; McDonald, Wendy L. – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 1998
A study of 1037 cases of child sexual abuse in Canada found: (1) earlier onset, longer duration, higher level of intrusion, and greater physical and emotional injury for intrafamilial victims; (2) less use of force or enticements by intrafamilial offenders; and (3) more convictions and longer sentences for intrafamilial offenders. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Court Litigation, Emotional Problems, Family Problems
Morris, Joan – School Guidance Worker, 1979
Psychological abuse hits a child from many different sources. It is also the most difficult to counter. The counselor is in a delicate position when faced with the child she/he knows is being harmed by his parents. These students need help. (Author/BEF)
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Problems
Winer, Laura R. – 1988
This paper describes the Vitrine 2001, a dynamic multi-machine, multi-software computer-based learning environment which, through its emphasis on problem solving and process learning, takes the learner's interests, competencies, strengths, and weaknesses as its starting point. It is noted that the goal of the project is to undertake research…
Descriptors: Administration, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education

Rogers, Joy M. – Journal of Employment Counseling, 1980
Outlines normal reactions to the death of a spouse, the needs and problems of the newly widowed, and techniques of helping the recently bereaved worker. Benefits of those involved in counseling, supervising, or advising employees are an investment in employee productivity, good personnel practices, and improving human relations. (Author)
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Emotional Problems, Employer Employee Relationship, Employment Counselors
Johnston, Mary Anne; Page, Stewart – 1989
This study was conducted to investigate whether women are in fact more depressed than comparable samples of men, as per the stereotype, and/or whether women could be seen as suffering from higher levels of related forms of maladjustment as compared to those of men. Male and female subjects (60 adolescents, 82 young adults, and 82 middle-aged…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adolescent Development, Depression (Psychology), Emotional Adjustment
Roberts, Paul – Human Resources Development Canada, 2002
Recent research suggests that changing maternal employment and family composition are associated with children's behavioural development. This report assesses whether, and if so to what extent, changes in these areas may affect the behavioural development of children, using information from the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth…
Descriptors: Unemployment, Aggression, Family Structure, Employment Level
Heath, Nancy Lee; Petrakos, Harriet; Finn, Cindy A.; Karagiannakis, Anastasia; McLean-Heywood, Diane; Rousseau, Cecile – International Journal of Inclusive Education, 2004
Despite a general move and support for inclusion of children with exceptionalities in the regular classroom, children with emotional and behavioural difficulties are often excluded. The paper describes an ecosystems model to facilitate the inclusion of children with emotional and behavioural difficulties in use in some schools in Canada. Results…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Emotional Problems, Behavior Disorders, Models