Some family transitions have been reshaped by demographic changes in recent years. Changes in mortality patterns have expanded the duration of individual lives and family relationships. The death of a child, once an expectable part of life, is now so rare that it constitutes a major life crisis. Facing the death of one's parents, still a normal…

This Congressional subcommittee report describes a study of national policies affecting midlife women, and represents the culmination of subcommittee hearings and a detailed examination of the problems of midlife women. An overview of the problem is followed by a discussion of major issues raised at the hearings and in committee study, including…

Investigated the academic self-concept of 130 college students age 50 and older who were in career transition to identify their perceptions of their academic abilities and the teaching and learning environment. In general, subjects were extremely positive about themselves and their competencies. Physical changes, such as dimensional perceptual…

The article describes a workshop that can help public school teachers examine their career options and can help them feel less trapped in their jobs and more able to use their skills in different work environments. Useful resources are discussed. (CH)

Used the National Longitudinal Survey of the Labor Market Experiences of Young Women to examine the work history of 533 women. Findings indicated that employment expectations significantly increased the length of women's employment. Marital and fertility variables differed considerably for those who planned employment for midlife. (JAC)

Personnel administrators (N=23) were interviewed to explore their attitudes and thoughts about mid-life career redirection. Information was gathered on advantages and disadvantages of career change, and specific advice presented in response to typical case studies. (RC)

Young adults are returning home at a time in the family life cycle when they are attempting to separate from their families and parents are refocusing on their marriage. Although "renesting" negatively affects the development of some families, others manage to adjust. A case vignette and suggestions are provided. (JBJ)

Accommodating older students in teacher education requires changes in course scheduling and admission policies, using paid internships for student teaching, selecting master teachers comfortable with mentoring older students, and making special financial, child care, and other arrangements to meet individual circumstances. (SK)

The article addresses special problems of aging in persons with mental disabilities, including needs of persons living out their lives in institutions, normalized services for community residents, early preparation for aging, and appropriate residential placement. (DB)

Describes Project Enable involving approximately 30 middle school students at risk for dropping out of school and 12 former military men earning teacher certification. Discusses the teacher candidates, essentials of at-risk programs, lessons learned from Project Enable, benefits for participants, and suggestions for working with learners at-risk…

Research evidence has accumulated to indicate that a sixth stage of career development--career renewal--occurs for many people between the end of the establishment stage and the beginning of the maintenance stage. Explains why a renewal stage was overlooked in the past, clarifies the meaning, and compares transitions of women and men. (Author/JBJ)

A superintendent with 20-plus years' teaching experience in the district discusses with a "both sides of the fence" perspective issues of standards, teacher pay, training and compensation for board members, teacher/administrator relationship, and the administrator role. (MLF)

Develops a framework of factors that influence the midcareer satisfaction of professional women, delineating key demographic, career, organizational, job, and stress factors. After providing a research background and describing the framework, the article dissects the framework and defines and develops propositions for each key dimension,…

This book is the fourth in a series of six pocket-sized books written for career changers and laid-off workers. Each book is written at a 7th- to 10th-grade reading level and contains examples, hands-on self-discovery exercises, and step-by-step advice for a successful job search. This book provides a step-by-step process for succeeding in any…

This book is designed to help career military personnel make the transition to civilian life and careers. The first 14 chapters cover targeted issues and include many tips on how to cope with each important aspect of the transition. Topics include the following: psychology of transition, helping the family with the transition, financing the…