American society is moving from an industrial age to an electronic, information age, and during the next decade both individuals and industry will have to cope with this transition. Effectiveness in dealing with the impact of technology will depend upon the ability of individuals to address four issues: (1) preparing for increased work…

Reacts to A. Brand and J. Powell's report of a study done to examine emotions reported during the writing process by apprentice writers. (JK)

Proposes that difficulty expressing anger and difficulty controlling intense emotions are predisposing factors linked to depression and chronic pain. Proceeds from an exploration of diverse models and proposals to present a unifying theory of arousal with a view toward developing research questions and paradigms. (Author/NB)

Argues that young people who are knowledgeable about their sexuality are more likely to delay their first sexual experience, presents myths about sex and sexual relationships, and discusses topics the author includes when talking to teenagers, i.e., love, violence, sexual knowledge and expression, moral values, homosexuality, and the women's…

When teachers can accept being angry at students for violating rules, then teachers will be free to create discipline techniques designed to inspire student growth and success rather than to reassert teachers' power. (MLF)

Briefly describes the experiences and problems of mothers who have given up or have lost custody of their children. The referral services and support network provided by Offspring, a support group for noncustodial mothers in the Washington, DC area, are discussed. (RH)

Reviews research since 1970 on the effects of pornography on men's treatment of, and underlying attitudes toward, women. Holds that anger is a greater social problem than pornography, particularly in men who are unable to resolve that anger and to distinguish it from sexual arousal and control over women. (Author/GC)

The author suggests that the relationship between art and religion is far closer than either the theorists of aesthetics or the students of theology commonly suppose, so close that the one may easily be confused with the other. He considers the relationship under three rubrics: knowing, being, and doing. (Author/SJL)

The author urges teachers to consider the pitfalls as well as the benefits of the current enthusiasm for death education, for the topic can be emotionally explosive for both teachers and students. She discusses the self-awareness, information, and communication skills necessary to present death education successfully. (Author/SJL)

Describes the emotional reactions of youth to being unemployed and recommends a positive preventive approach to their problems. (SS)

This editorial contemplates some of the implications of the possibility that child abuse and neglect might be a genetic disorder by describing a 1996 study (Brown, et al.) that seemed to identify a nurturing gene in mice and described the symptoms of its absence. Parallels between mouse and human displays of non-nurturing behavior are discussed.…

Describes and critiques comprehensive models of midlife career change. Discusses instruments for assessing the psychological resources/barriers, emotional states, and coping strategies of voluntary and involuntary career changers. (SK)

Creating pro-environmental behaviors requires creating bonds to the natural world. Modern technology allows more people to experience and bond with natural areas. Use of modern technology can alleviate negative impacts on nature through no-trace practices but also supports consumptive activities. Practicing primitive wilderness skills…

Examines the issue of role confusion for medical professionals who must deal with both parent and child in cases of incest. Pediatricians generally act as child advocates and tend to believe the child's story if there is conflicting information, yet are expected to render a neutral expert opinion. Family physicians may become enmeshed in denial…

Comments on the negative reactions expressed in a previous article concerning reactions to sex offenders. Control, not comprehension, of the offender's behavior is the primary purpose of treatment. Sadistic and retaliatory fantasies by the therapist may indicate the need for further training. (JPS)