Teachers Beliefs and Predictors of Response to Verbal, Physical and Relational Bullying Behavior in Preschool Classrooms

Relatively few research studies exist on bullying in preschool classrooms despite research indicating bullying roles can be formed at the preschool level. The purpose of this study was to examine preschoolers’ teachers’ beliefs about the existence of bullying in classrooms, and the factors likely to predict teachers’ response towards bullying behavior. Results revealed that teachers’ empathy, perception of seriousness, and response significantly predicted preschoolers’ verbal, physical, and relational bullying behaviors. The findings of the study highlight the need for advocacy and interventions in preschool classrooms

Vocational Services and Outcomes of Psychiatric Clients from a Midwestern State

This study examined services received and outcomes of clients with psychiatric disabilities of a Midwestern public rehabilitation program. More specifically, multiple regression analysis was used to determine the relationship between specific vocational services, demographic factors and service outcomes of clients with psychiatric disabilities. The specific vocational outcome of interest was weekly earnings at closure. The twelve predictor variables included in the model were (a) Age, (b) Race, (c) Education, (d) Public assistance, (e) Restoration, (f) College/University, (g) Business/Vocational, (h) Adjustment, (i) Miscellaneous, (j) Placement, (k) Transportation, and (l) Maintenance. The results of the multiple regression analysis revealed that the most parsimonious model for predicting weekly earnings of successful closures included six predictor variables: education, public assistance, placement, college/university training, business/vocational training and adjustment training

Comparison of Mental Health and Quality of Life between Shift and Non-shift Employees of Service Industries

This study examined the relationship between the employment practices and employees' mental health and quality of life in Iran. In particular, the study compared the mental health and quality of life of shift and non-shift workers in sensitive employment settings. Using a cross-sectional survey design, 120 individuals employed in two airline companies as either shift or non-shift employees completed the survey for the study. Data was collected using General Health Question (GHQ28) for mental health, the Short Form (36) Health Survey (SF-36) for Quality of Life and a demographic questionnaire. Multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) was used to analyze the collected data. The results showed that (1) type of work (shift or non-shift) has an effect on mental health and quality of life; and (2) there are significant differences in dimensions of quality of life and mental health between shift and non-shift staff

Stigma and Discrimination: Coping Strategies for Persons Living with HIV/AIDS in Rural America

Individuals with HIV/AIDS that live in rural areas experience significant stigma that creates psychosocial stress, depression, anxiety and reduced self-esteem. Coping with stigma and discrimination is a significant aspect of living with HIV/AIDS and has implications for the psychological and physical well-being of these individuals (Moskowitz, Hult, Bussolari & Acree, 2009). This study examined the relationship between stigma and discrimination, and coping strategies used by People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in rural areas using a mixed method study design. HIV-positive individuals served by the Illinois HIV Care Connect in Region 5, completed the survey for the study. The results showed that self-isolation was the most preferred method of coping, closely followed by engaging in destructive behaviors or reactions. The least preferred method was seeking spiritual guidance. Results of regression analysis also revealed that spending more years in care and having more social support really do have an effect on coping with HIV stigma and discrimination among the rural population. Implications for health and human services workers such as rehabilitation counselors and health communication officers are discussed