Interviews reveal that black student-athletes are placed in the middle of a credibility conflict between the faculty, the administration, and the community. Balancing academic, athletic, and personal demands is a herculean task. Black student-athletes need a caring institutional atmosphere to improve their academic performance. (BJV)

Discusses the design and development of the user-computer interface in terms of the personal computer user's psychological needs and physical, perceptual, and conceptual contact with the system. Principles for the development of a user-system dialog that meets the requirements of transparency and visibility are suggested. Twenty-six references are…

Holds that, in Canada, educational achievement inequalities are erroneously attributed to language disadvantage rather that to the power implications imposed on languages by social-psychological relationships. Examines several countries' experiences with bilingual education, and stresses that children should master their native language before…

Pressures that may cause stress in children and adolescents are discussed. Shifting family paterns due to divorce or working parents, stressful situations at day care centers, busy schedules during adolescence, test anxiety at school, and watching violence on television all can increase stress for today's children. (PP)

Past and present family conditions (spousal relations, parental views of children, and child-rearing approaches) are discussed in light of their impact on children's psychological rights. Concern is expressed over the precarious current environment for children's rights and the even more uncertain future. (PP)

The psychological and active recreation benefits of a residential park near a university were examined. Although the enjoyment of a natural environment was rated highly by respondents, the importance of the park's recreation and social benefits surpassed those of other more costly facilities. (JN)

Residency programs in six medical specialties were surveyed to examine the frequency and kinds of psychosocial support offered to residents. Family practice and psychiatry programs are more likely to offer the 10 types of support surveyed, including counseling, seminars, support groups, child care, and part-time programs. (Author/JMD)

Discusses the challenges of implementing school-based conflict-resolution programs, with particular reference to the problems and unique strengths of girls. The Resolving Conflict Creatively program is often well received by young women, but many are hampered by gender expectations that stigmatize girls who act with assertive leadership. (LSR)

This article discusses how transference shapes relationships between teachers and students. It centers on transference as it affects teachers and teaching, as it emerges through teachers' behavior and their dreams. It also discusses and how consultation and emotional education can become vehicles for professional education and personal change.…

Focuses on factors that can contribute to stress in young children due to family relocation and strategies to smooth the transition. (BB)

Students can develop self-directed behavior when behavior management strategies are structured to provide opportunities to learn responsible behavior, make choices, and develop internal control. Student behavior is viewed as a response to psychological needs for love and belonging, power, freedom, and fun. Components of a reality therapy session…

Twenty-two gifted students (ages 18-25) were interviewed concerning their views of their high school years, specifically focusing on the kinds of support received from parents and teachers. The importance of parents' emotional support and their attendance at the child's activities are emphasized. Suggestions are offered for parents, teachers, and…

A collaboration between art therapists and child life professionals within a pediatric setting encourages optimal adjustment for sick children and their families. Art therapists practicing in pediatric settings are encouraged to broaden their ability to use a wide range of art and play modalities to reach the broadest range of patients and…

Phenomenological interviews conducted with 30 attendees and 15 alumni of Wyoming's High School Institute (HSI), a summer residential program for high ability 15-year olds, identified 2 primary themes relating to the social and emotional needs and experiences of the subjects. Themes included social experiences and awareness of others. Subcategories…

Reviews and critiques the approaches of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and the International Classification of Diseases to attachment disorders and finds that they have not made use of findings from developmental research on attachment in developing their criteria. Presents an alternative system of classifying attachment…