Millions of United States' workers are unemployed, many of them dislocated from their jobs and careers by extended layoffs, drastic manpower reductions, and plant closings. Describes a model of the emotional roller coaster ride taken by employees displaced by a plant closing and suggests approaches to helping them and their families. (Author/ABB)

Traumatic events remain common in human experiences. Some studies have found that over 60% will experience a traumatic experience severe enough to qualify for a diagnosis of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)(Breaslau, 1998). More current tragedies such as the attacks on the world trade centers in 2001 and the devastation of the Deep South by…

Briefly evaluates the Independent Living Subsidy Program (ILSP) designed to enable adolescents to make an effective transition from foster care, institutional living, or other forms of substitute care to full and productive self-sufficiency. Focuses specifically on the four stages of reactive depression (anxiety, fear and loneliness, elation, and…

Recommends that librarians consider emotional and other use-oriented classification and guides to supplement existing fact oriented classification schemes. Lack of imaginative acccess systems thwarts the exercise of user imagination in the pursuit of personal goals. (RAA)

Reports children's feelings about the attempted assassination of President Reagan. Responses included fear for personal safety, loss of control, ambivalence, numbness, anger, cynicism, and despair. Discusses how teachers can respond to children in such a situation. (Author/DB)

Guidelines are suggested whereby mental health agency administrators can promote organizational growth and avoid dangers during an agency crisis. Emphasis is placed on the administrator's comprehension of leadership styles and task organization. Typical staff reactions to agency crises are described. (Author/DB)

Analyzes the special qualities of a number of books (especially Walter de la Mare's "Come Hither") that have delighted the author as a child and as an adult. Pinpoints three qualities: a "tough" story, precise language, and creative imagery. (GT)

Informally reports findings of a teacher survey calling for information concerning the prevalence and general characteristics of children's interest in dinosaurs. (RH)

Describes the development of a cooperative relationship between natural and boarding home parents of handicapped children. (RN)

Explores how discursive, political, and cultural aspects define the experience of teacher emotion, comparing Raymond Williams' concept of "structure of feeling" with Foucauldian poststructuralism, especially the notions of discourse analysis and power relations. The paper theorizes about the development and definition of emotional rules…

Argues that students and teachers of literature should begin the study of literary texts with the emotional immediacies and humanistic sympathies that the texts evoke, rather than with an examination of literary critical theories. (MM)

Highlights the contributions made by the papers in this special issue, and discusses remaining research problems and future research directions in the field of children's emotions and social competence. Notes that one of the most important points raised in this series of papers is the critical role of socialization in the development of emotions.…

Introduces this special issue on the role of affect in persuading and informing. Discusses conceptualizing affect, affect and message processing, affect and message production, and operationalizing affect. (SR)

Reviews literature on music as a component of instructional materials. The relationship between music and emotion is examined; the use and effects of music are discussed; music as nonverbal communication is considered; effects on cognitive and attitudinal learning results are described; and emotional, cognitive, and structural needs are discussed.…

Presents a conceptual analysis of self-efficacy and reviews the literature on self-efficacy in the microcomputer environment. Topics addressed include self-efficacy versus other theories; efficacy versus outcome expectations; and sources of efficacy information, including performance accomplishments, vicarious experiences, verbal persuasion, and…