Developed method for empirically evaluating functioning of peer-based alcohol abuse prevention organization. Used results to design intervention to improve organization's functioning by increasing student control, enhancing cohesiveness, and providing training in leadership skills and alcohol use. Reassessment one year later indicated that…

Presents a longitudinal evaluation model which proposes multiple indices of teacher competence to provide an assessment of performance across time. Focused on student ratings as a source of information useful in modifying a course under instruction. Ratings of students in education courses showed improvement using this method. (Author/JAC)

Describes approach used in evaluating over 100 child victims of sexual assault. Describes specific measures and includes case example of their use in planning and evaluating counseling for sexually abused child. Pays attention to procedures that can be followed when mental health counselor is providing service as member of community-based child…

A model of career development using three types of validity (empirical, content, and construct) is considered for supervisors' ratings of nonmanagers as a predictor of success as managers. As defined in the Uniform Guidelines and professional literature, all three are inapplicable to this prediction situation. (Author)

Gotlib and Asarnow suggest that learned helplessness may not adequately model clinical depression. They reply to Rohsenow's criticism that Gotlib and Asarnow's conclusions are unwarranted because the null hypothesis is not demonstrated by a single study and because adequate diagnostic criteria are not presented. (Author/BEF)

Illustrates dilemmas of "self" and "other" through memories of the author's relationship with her grandmother. Discusses assessment involving three close encounters: a reflective encounter (self to self); a reflexive encounter (self to other); and a dialectical encounter (a teacher who can act as mediator between self and other). (SR)

Evaluated National Regional Center's (NRC) team training approach used to train school and community agency personnel in drug abuse prevention. NRC-trained teams appeared to have most positive impact at junior high level. Findings suggest it is too early to assess behavior among elementary students and too late developmentally to have effect at…

Reviews methods for analyzing outcome data when some data are missing. Presents approach for comparing outcome results in two-group, randomized design with missing data. Proposed analysis is based on concept of "modeling our ignorance" by examining all possible outcomes, given known number of missing results with binary outcome, and then…

Examined four coding schemes reported in consultation literature for quantifying verbal interactions between consultants and consultees and illustrated their application to common set of four behavioral consultation interviews. Obtained consultant and consultee scores on key variables within each scheme. Compared four schemes and considered their…

Developed and evaluated productivity measures using Productivity Measurement and Enhancement System approach in five organizational units. Used measures to give group-level feedback, group goal setting, and group incentives. Found that feedback increased productivity 50 percent; feedback plus goal setting and incentives increased productivity 75…

Discusses strategies for conducting research on detection and treatment of suicidal ideation and behavior in primary health care settings. Examines problems and results from ongoing study of adolescent health care to focus discussion. Illustrates how, depending on questions asked and individual's gender, number of youths considered at risk for…

Describes methods and concepts for empirically evaluating pertinence or suitability of therapist's interventions to patient's problems, needs, and treatment goals. Presents intensive studies of two brief psychotherapy cases in which patient-initiated critical incidents were identified, case-specific accuracy of therapist's responses was rated, and…

Investigated behavioral problems of 113 adjudicated male juvenile offenders from the normalized, circumplex personality assessment perspective used in the Personal Styles Inventory. Findings suggest assessment model provides correctional practitioners a valid assessment, which is easily understood, sensitive to the needs of both the youth and…

Shows how discrete-time survival analysis can address questions about onset, cessation, relapse, and recovery. Uses data on onset of suicide ideation and depression and relapse into cocaine use to introduce concepts underpinning method, describe action of discrete-time hazard model, and discuss main effects and interactions that can be included as…

Focuses on: (1) components of a basic core of knowledge essential for all people working in the field of aging; (2) knowledge essential for professions related to biomedical science, human services, social and physical environment; and (3) knowledge essential for clinical psychology, nursing, nutrition, and social work. (Author)