Family-friendly backlash—Fact or fiction? The case of organizations\u27 on-site child care centers

Employer offerings of on-site child care benefits have grown tremendously in the past few decades; both beneficial and detrimental effects on worker attitudes and behaviors have been noted. Some research suggests that offering on-site child care benefits can cause resentment among childless workers and/or workers with children who do not use the center. In a field sample of 271 employees (mean age 34.5 yrs), current and past use of the on-site child care center, as well as anticipated future use of the on-site child care center, were related to more positive proximal reactions such as attitudes closely related to the on-site child care center, but not to more general attitudes or behaviors. Results indicate that any family-friendly backlash may be limited to proximal reactions. These findings are discussed in light of organizational justice theories

College students with ADHD: Current status and future directions

Approximately 2 to 8% of the college population reports clinically significant levels of ADHD symptomatology and at least 25% of college students with disabilities are diagnosed with ADHD. A comprehensive review of the literature was conducted with findings consistently indicating academic deficits associated with ADHD in college students. It is less clear whether this disorder significantly impacts social, psychological, and neuropsychological functioning. Although several self- and parent-report measures have been developed for this population, very few studies of assessment methods have been conducted. Similarly, no controlled studies of psychopharmacological, psychosocial, or educational interventions have been completed in samples of college students with ADHD. Non-prescribed use (i.e., diversion) of stimulant medication is a growing problem with approximately 7% of college students reporting this behavior. Studies, to date, are limited by lack of controlled investigations, use of small samples, and lack of confirmation of diagnostic status. Comprehensive and methodologically sound investigations are needed, especially regarding treatment, to promote the success of students with ADHD in higher education settings. (J. of Att. Dis. 2008; 13(3) 234-250). © 2009 SAGE Publications

Family-friendly backlash - fact or fiction?: The case of organizations\u27 on-site child care centers

Employer offerings of on-site child care benefits have grown tremendously in the past few decades; both beneficial and detrimental effects on worker attitudes and behaviors have been noted. Some research suggests that offering on-site child care benefits can cause resentment among childless workers and/or workers with children who do not use the center. In a field sample of 271 employees, current and past use of the on-site child care center, as well as anticipated future use of the on-site child care center, were related to more positive proximal reactions such as attitudes closely related to the on-site child care center, but not to more general attitudes or behaviors. Results indicate that any “family-friendly backlash” may be limited to proximal reactions. These findings are discussed in light of organizational justice theories

Double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study of the efficacy and safety of lisdexamfetamine dimesylate in college students with ADHD

Objective: To evaluate stimulant medication on symptoms and functioning for college students with ADHD using doubleblind, placebo-controlled, crossover design. Method: Participants included 24 college students with ADHD and 26 college students without psychopathology. Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (LDX) was examined for ADHD participants over five weekly phases (no-drug baseline, placebo, 30-, 50-, and 70-mg LDX per day). Self-report rating scales of functioning and direct assessment of ADHD symptoms, verbal learning/memory, and adverse side effects were collected (baseline only for control students). Results: LDX was associated with large reductions in ADHD symptoms and improvement in executive functioning along with smaller effects for psychosocial functioning. Reduction in ADHD symptoms was found for 86.4% of participants; however, large differences in symptoms and executive functioning remained relative to controls. Conclusion: LDX is a safe, efficacious treatment for symptom relief in college students with ADHD. Research documenting medication effects on academic functioning and evaluating psychosocial/educational interventions is needed. © 2012 SAGE Publications

The Vehicle, Fall 1977

Table of Contents Round IBarry Smithpage 4 Thought PlungesPaul Freidingerpage 5 The Black Turkey BuzzardStarla Stensaaspage 6 Today\u27s GrammarJohn Rearden Jr.page 8 ResistanceLeah Muellerpage 10 The Cry of WingsJoan O\u27Connorpage 11 Lyman, South DakotaStarla Stensaaspage 12 The WeddingMark Learnardpage 14 Judy X.G.L. Bullardpage 21 An Altered Mirror ImageLisa Childresspage 22 Everson QuinnStarla Stensaaspage 24 The AquariumMichael Wischnowskipage 26 Unabridged VampStarla Stensaaspage 33 Danny Lonely, Danny WildDevin Brownpage 36 Last Silent BreathBarry Smithpage 37 FeathersLeah Muellerpage 39 Billy\u27s SongBarb Robinsonpage 40 The Bachelor\u27s SoliloquyOtis Beneforpage 41 The Lines Between ObjectsPaul Freidingerpage 42 Country TrainJim O\u27Dellpage 44 Galactic DemiseAndrew Leszczynskipage 45 On ClicheThomas J. Phillipspage 46 Art CoverGary Kott DrawingJoyce Bonwellpage 7 PhotographMarian Lathapage 13 Intaglio printBecky Wilhourpage 21 DrawingSue Andespage 23 DrawingScott Kellerpage 25 DrawingCathy Cooperpage 38 PhotographReta Paffordpage 43 DrawingJan Tracypage 44 PhotographGary Kottpage 48https://thekeep.eiu.edu/vehicle/1098/thumbnail.jp

The Vehicle, Fall 1977

Table of Contents Round IBarry Smithpage 4 Thought PlungesPaul Freidingerpage 5 The Black Turkey BuzzardStarla Stensaaspage 6 Today\u27s GrammarJohn Rearden Jr.page 8 ResistanceLeah Muellerpage 10 The Cry of WingsJoan O\u27Connorpage 11 Lyman, South DakotaStarla Stensaaspage 12 The WeddingMark Learnardpage 14 Judy X.G.L. Bullardpage 21 An Altered Mirror ImageLisa Childresspage 22 Everson QuinnStarla Stensaaspage 24 The AquariumMichael Wischnowskipage 26 Unabridged VampStarla Stensaaspage 33 Danny Lonely, Danny WildDevin Brownpage 36 Last Silent BreathBarry Smithpage 37 FeathersLeah Muellerpage 39 Billy\u27s SongBarb Robinsonpage 40 The Bachelor\u27s SoliloquyOtis Beneforpage 41 The Lines Between ObjectsPaul Freidingerpage 42 Country TrainJim O\u27Dellpage 44 Galactic DemiseAndrew Leszczynskipage 45 On ClicheThomas J. Phillipspage 46 Art CoverGary Kott DrawingJoyce Bonwellpage 7 PhotographMarian Lathapage 13 Intaglio printBecky Wilhourpage 21 DrawingSue Andespage 23 DrawingScott Kellerpage 25 DrawingCathy Cooperpage 38 PhotographReta Paffordpage 43 DrawingJan Tracypage 44 PhotographGary Kottpage 48https://thekeep.eiu.edu/vehicle/1098/thumbnail.jp