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The Relationship Of Perceived Social Support, Health Status, And Quality Of Life In Female Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients, Seanne S. Tyson

Theses and Dissertations

This study was designed to explore the relationship among perceived social support, health status, and quality of life in a sample of female systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients. A strong positive correlation was found between perceived social support and quality of life. Negative correlations were found between perceived health status and perceived social support, and perceived health status and quality of life. Last, a negative correlation was found between objective health status and quality of life. In multiple regression analyses, perceived social support explained a significant amount of variance in the quality of life variable in conjunction with both observed …

Trends. A Post-Postmodern Terrorism: Examples From Colombia And Spain, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

The author discusses basic concepts of terrorism.

Trends. Rape As Terrorism: Difficulties In Criminal Justice Adjudication, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

The article focuses on psychological complexities in successfully adjudicating allegations of terrorist rape--i.e., rape committed intentionally to achieve formal political objectives.

Peace Psychologists: Necessarily Complicit In Political Violence?, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article presents an argument that the basic and applied research of peace psychologists does not attenuate but contributes to violent political conflict.

The Construct Of Personality: Implications For Psychological Profiles, Background Investigations, And Intelligence Agent Preassessment And Evaluation, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article describes complexities of the construct of personality and their implications for psychological profiles, background investigations, and intelligence agent preassessment and evaluation.

Trends. Nonproliferation Of Weapons Of Mass Destruction: India, Iran, And The Proliferation Of Dysfunctional Maxims, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

The author discusses two recent events that underline a cognitive challenge for political authorities engaged in stemming the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

The United States House Of Representatives And The International Monetary Fund: Cognitions And Miscognitions, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article provides a brief cognitive analysis of rationales for not supporting the allocation of $18 billion to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Trends. The July 26 Elections: Ignoring The Political Psychology Of Cambodia, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

The author discusses the upcoming, July 26, 1998, Cambodian election.

The Taliban Touch: Is Smashing Tv Sets A Smashing Idea?, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article contains a commentary on a new public policy announced by the Taliban movement in Afghanistan that will proscribe televisions, videocassette recorders, videotapes, and satellite dishes among the people under its control. The commentary focuses on the potential political consequences of this policy based on psychological research on the effects of television.

Trends. The Economic Psychology Of Conflict: A Japanese "Secret" Approach, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

The author discusses the potential "confusion" in the currency markets, in all the Asian markets.

Trends. The Proliferation Of Weapons Of Mass Destruction: Fungibility Of Money And Motivations, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

The author discusses the funding for weapons of mas destruction (WMD).

Nigerian Despot General Died Unmourned, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article on the psychology, reign, and death of Sani Abacha, the former Nigerian dictator, was written by a long-time observer of political events in Nigeria. It was submitted and edited only several days before the tragic and untimely death of M.K.O. Abiola (July 7, 1998) threw the immediate future of Nigeria in chaos. The author prefers that no other identifying information be provided save for the pseudonym Wazobia Azizi.

Trends. Elections For The Northern Ireland Assembly: The Psychological Aftermath, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

The editor discusses the impact of the elections in Northern Ireland on the Northern Ireland peace accords and other aspects of government.

Competency To Stand Trial: An International Challenge, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

This article describes some of the difficulties in developing an international standard for competency to stand trial.

Vassily Vassilievich Nalimov. The Wisper Of Destiny, Jeanna Drogalina-Nalimov

International Journal of Transpersonal Studies

No abstract provided.

Vassily Nalimov. As I Remember Him, Alla Yarkho

International Journal of Transpersonal Studies

No abstract provided.

Culture At A Turning Point: Observations And Speculations, V. V. Nalimov

International Journal of Transpersonal Studies

No abstract provided.

From The Earth To The Sky: Shamanic Roots Of Russian Transpersonalism, Cynthia Clement, Julia Trott

International Journal of Transpersonal Studies

No abstract provided.

Gender-Specific Altered States Of Consciousness, Leonid Spivak, Natalia Bechtereva, Dimitri Spivak, Sergei Danko, Kersti Wistrand

International Journal of Transpersonal Studies

No abstract provided.

The Influence Of Ketamine Psychotherapy (Kpt) Induced Psychological Changes On Alcoholism Treatment Outcomes: A Follow-Up Study, Evgeny M. Krupitsky, Tatyiana N. Romanova, Andrey M. Burakov, Alexander Y. Grinenko

International Journal of Transpersonal Studies

No abstract provided.

A Spider In My Room: Or Some Preliminaries For A Meditation On Wisdom And Hate, T. R. Soidla

International Journal of Transpersonal Studies

No abstract provided.

With Its Gray And Muddy Mouth: A Personal Myth Of The Call Of Another, T. R. Soidla

International Journal of Transpersonal Studies

No abstract provided.

Cybele, Attis, And The Mysteries Of The "Suffering Gods" A Transpersonal Interpretation, Evgueni A. Tortchinov

International Journal of Transpersonal Studies

No abstract provided.

Adolescent Perceptions Of Risk-Taking Behaviors, Susan Matthews

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Adolescents often make adult decisions regarding their lifestyle and behavior with little support from their family and community. In this study the researcher examined the difference in risk-taking behaviors between genders and the role that families and communities play in reducing risk-taking behaviors. In the study I further analyzed self-reports of numbers of development assets those students reporting participation in high-risk behaviors. Method: Data were obtained from a sample of convenience of (N=82) 12^th grade students. Behaviors and attitudes were examined using the Search Institute’s Profiles of Student Life survey. Results: Chi square was used to test for significant …

Program Evaluation Of Project Team And Project Prep, Preservice Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Training Programs, Sarah Whittaker

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

A survey of graduates who participated in Project TEAM (School Psychology, Social Work, and Speech/Language Pathology) and Project PREP (Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education) is presented. Graduates completed coursework, seminars and practica that emphasized knowledge and skills related to working with children in the birth through 5 age group and their families. The survey determined in which competencies graduates indicated they were best and least prepared by the program and which competencies were most and least applicable to their present careers. The survey also determined what teaming models the graduates are currently using and would prefer to use in their careers. …

Ground Zero: The Genesis Of Voices Ofrussian Transpersonalism, S. I. Shapiro

International Journal of Transpersonal Studies

No abstract provided.

Feeding Twin Snakes With Stories: Some Leaves From A Post-Soviet Post-Mature Ego Dream Journal, T. R. Soidla

International Journal of Transpersonal Studies

No abstract provided.

About Our Contributors, Philippe L. Gross, S. I. Shapiro

International Journal of Transpersonal Studies

No abstract provided.

Understanding Choice As A Dimension Of Literature Based Reading Instruction, Barbara Wonder Olson

Theses and Dissertations

Literacy instruction is supported by educational theories of teaching and learning that put students at the center of the curriculum. In learner-centered classrooms students are actively involved in authentic reading and writing that allows them the autonomy to read and write for their own purposes. In these settings teachers share the responsibility for learning with students and create learning environments that support student ownership.

The primary purpose of this study was to investigate what happened in an elementary classroom when students were given literacy choices. This qualitative study provided an in-depth picture of literacy in a fourth grade classroom. It …

The Relationship Between A Dimensional Ratings Of Perceived Exertion Scale And Heart Rate In Young Children, Anita Marie Tougas

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to determine the reliability of a dimensional rating of perceived exertion scale (D-RPE) for young children while exercising. Sixteen boys and girls (ages 6-8 years) peiformed two incremental walking tests on a motorized treadmill. Each subject walked at 3.2 miles per hour until the subject was fatigued or voluntarily stopped the test. The intensity was increased by increasing the treadmill incline 2.5% every two minutes. Heart rate (HR) was monitored at each two minute interval by a heart rate monitor worn across the chest. Either a mouthpiece or oxygen face mask was used to …