School is where adolescents spend the largest share of their waking time. The present study focused on the factors that contribute to students' adjustment to school from a self-determination perspective. We tested the predictive value of parental behaviors (autonomy support, structure, and involvement) on the different dimensions of school…

Reviews current psychological and social issues that relate to the adolescent period of development, explores problem areas in counseling adolescents and provides practical suggestions on approaches to these problems. Helpful attitudes which work with this age group are described. (Author)

Based on the view that unemployment can cause both community and individual problems, describes a model counseling intervention designed to counteract the negative trends associated with unemployment. Presents facilitative, confrontive, conceptual, prescriptive, and catalytic interventions. (RC)

Proposes changes in roles of school guidance workers. High school students have access to networks of informal helpers to discuss family troubles, sexual matters, and peer relations. When this system is well developed, it provides feedback about appropriateness of adolescent behavior. (Author/BEF)

This guide was written for use in conjunction with the videotape "Moving On," a studio discussion and documentary film. The film attempts to create an awareness of the adjustment problems experienced by high school students who have frequently moved within or between countries. The guide provides a springboard for thinking about and…

Loss and uprootedness are core problems of enforced separation, and are especially hard on children. Children in out-of-home care need help in dealing with separation, particularly in maintaining ties with family. This report details a study of how 36 social workers in 2 Canadian child protection agencies have managed separation issues with the…