Abstract The effect of stress on employees' morale, motivation and satisfaction at work. The paper discusses the causes of stress and how it effects the performance of employees in an organization.
From the Paper "Stress is experienced by almost every one of us. The reasons can be numerous ranging from family tensions, problems at school or anxieties at the workplace. The perception of stress is usually misunderstood because of its complexity. Stress has been defined in a number of ways. However, the basics of most of these definitions are the same . Stress is a person's adaptive response to excessive psychological or physical demands caused by one stimulus. (James & Jonathan, 1984) The stimulus causing the stress is said to be a stressor. It is not necessary that a stimulus causing stress for one person may also affect other individuals. Stress is caused only when a stimulus places excessive demands on the individual and some individuals have more patience for certain demands as compared to other individuals."
Abstract A statistical analysis of the incidences of juvenile delinquency according to juvenile arrests. Gender, socioeconomic status, and ethnicity is compared in the prevalence rates. A brief history of the juvenile courts in relation to development and social policy.
From the Paper "Juvenile delinquency can be defined by numerous definitions implying a wide variety of law-and-norm violating behavior. According to Bartol (1999), juvenile delinquency is defined as "behavior against the criminal code committed by an individual who has not yet reached adulthood"(p. 25). Some states include the definition of juvenile delinquency to include status offenses, that are only applicable to juveniles (persons under the age of 18) and do not involve behavior against the criminal code. Some of these behaviors would include: running away, liquor law violations, and curfew law violations. Additionally, social definitions of juvenile delinquency include aggressive behavior, cruelty to animals, fire setting, dishonesty, truancy, larceny, vandalism, and substance abuse, behaviors that possibly have not come to the attention of law enforcement (Bartol, 1999)."
Abstract This is a research paper about modern day stress with emphasis on work stress. The author discusses how and why people of different professions are effected by stress and how this effects our society.
From the Paper "While all of the benefits of modern society are intended to make life better, the stress of modern culture appears to be having the opposite effect. Current evidence indicates that the stress of modern living is affecting the development of children. Rather then making life better, modern culture has created an environment that is at odds with millions of years of human evolution that intended humanity to live a completely different sort of life then the one offered today."
Abstract This paper is about the effects of the media on underage drinkers. The author focuses on the television industry targeting college students and how drinking problems arise early in teenagers and adolescents.
From the Paper 'Teenagers in general are being targeted more and more every year. The alcohol-related fatalities among teenagers rise every year. If the alcohol companies would target an audience other than children this could all be prevented. Media exposure at younger and younger ages is shaping the way children are going to think. The alcohol advertising agencies are shaping the future of so many kids, with promises of a positive outcome due to drinking."
Abstract A look at the disorder called autism and how it effects children's lives and social capabilities. The author examines the causes of the disorder, the symptoms, guidelines to deal with the disorder and intervention mechanisms.
I. What is autism?
A. mysterious disorder that keeps children from interacting socially and emotionally
B. The prevalence of autism is between one and two autistic persons per thousand. However, another four or five per thousand have autistic spectrum disorder
C. a combination of behavior abnormalities (list)
D. do not properly process sensory information from their environment
II. What causes autism?
A. genetic basis
B. Structural brain differences
C. Rejected explanations (Bettelheim)
II. Diagnosis
A. New guidelines
B. early diagnosis of autism and early intervention improves outcomes for most children with autism
IV. Early intervention for autism
A. Benefits
B. Controversies
II Long-term implications
V. Bibliography
From the Paper "Autism is a poorly understood disorder usually diagnosed in childhood. It interferes with the person's ability to develop normal skills and form normal emotional bonds with others (Stokstad, 2001). Children who have autism will show behavioral differences when compared to other children. For instance, they may show marked social difficulties that can include complete social withdrawal; they may lack language or use it in idiosyncratic ways; they may have trouble making eye contact with others; they may make repetitive body movements such as head-banging, rocking or flapping their arms or hands.'
This paper discusses the factors that determine if the impact of divorce on children and parents is positive or negative and how extensive the impact is for the children.
Abstract The following paper explores the psychological impact the high rate of marital breakdown have on children and how these effects impact on society. The marital breakdown addressed in this paper is between heterosexual couples. To examine this topic a review of literature has been conducted. A comparison of children living in intact families and children living in divorced families has been completed to demonstrate the similarities and differences. This paper also discusses the effects on members of society of the high divorce rate and the positive outcomes of divorce.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Mediators of Divorce
Economic Effects of Divorce
Effects of Conflict on Children
Effects of Absence of Non-Custodial Parents
Effects of Remarriage
Long Term Effects of Divorce on Children
Effects on Society
The Positive Consequences of Divorce
From the Paper "Some children experience an easier adjustment to divorce while others display difficulties for a long period of time. Factors have been identified that ease the adjustment for children. These conditions include supportive interactions with family members and friends, having effective coping strategies and accessibility to any needed mental health interventions (Cooney, Hutchinson and Leather). The effects of divorce can be lessened also if the parents act without hostility, if children's relationships with their parents are continuous, and if the children's financial needs are provided for by the parents (Thompson and Amato). Thus, reducing life stresses will moderate the impact of divorce on children."
Abstract The writers shows that mandatory overtime can be a source of stress for the nurses in all aspects of their lives. It examines how this escalating crisis is affecting nurses' physical health and how their overworked, overtired and burned out bodies are really having an impact on the way they care for patients.
From the Paper "This problem is best explained starting with how it affects the nurse physically. These problems mainly consist of prolonged exposure to hazards, fatigue and stress. ?Longer shifts mean that nurses spend more time being exposed to the risks of chemical exposure, infectious agents, and injury (Worthington, 2001). Biohazards and chronic injuries also exist, "They complain of back injuries and risky accidents with contaminated needles" (2001). Nurses are in the business of making decisions that can affect whether a patient lives or dies. Nurses are also expected to care for themselves during these times. This includes transportation to and from work. ? There are few statistics on the number of car accidents related to fatigue from having to work extended hours because fatalities that occur while driving home after double shifts are not counted as workplace fatalities? (2001). Stress can also have a profound effect on the body making nurses prone to having poor physical condition."
Abstract The author of this paper defines this life-threatening eating disorder, Anorexia Nervosa, by examining its general characteristics and issues related to it. The paper studies behavioral and psychological symptoms of the disease and discusses its medical consequences. Finally, treatment and prevention are discussed.
From the Paper "What makes anorexia nervosa particularly difficult to treat is the fact that many individuals deny they have a problem and resist treatment. Some fear that treatment will involve gaining weight. Recovery from anorexia nervosa, like recovery from any emotional or physical disorder, long, uncertain process that is often filled with bumps. Researchers estimate that of those diagnosed with anorexia nervosa, 42% recover, 30% improve somewhat, and more than 20% suffer from a chronic eating disorder."
Abstract The following paper discusses the importance of leadership, various styles of leadership, and the difference between leadership and management. The writer concludes from the research that leadership is a difficult art to be mastered, but those who do have even partial mastery of leadership skills can literally transform the group in which they function.
From the Paper On rare occasions a leader may only be leading a single individual, but in most real life situations a leader would be acting as a leader of a group. So a group, whether formal or informal, is the environment in which a leader operates. Group leadership can, therefore, be defined as the process of influencing a group of people to achieve a specified goal or a task. The goal may or may not have specified by the leader himself, as the leader may be acting on behalf of an organization with pre-defined objectives, although establishing direction is also part of leadership. It is generally accepted that without some kind of leadership in an organization or society there would be chaos and anarchy. Hence the over-riding importance of group leadership and the constant endeavor of social scientists, psychologists and management experts in trying to unravel the mysteries of the complex subject;
Abstract This paper looks at the issue of increased violent tendencies found in increasingly younger children in today's society. The author reviews several different studies that have been conducted on the subject and substantiate the thesis that violence on television has a profound impact on younger children. Television has become more violent and children are, watching more of it, which in this author's opinion, has contributed to the increase in violent behavior in children. Several studies and their results are presented in order to help the reader understand the possible roots of the problem, to present possible solutions to present and future problems that plague society because of the increasing influence of television in our lives.
From the Paper "Children are much smarter these days than children of the previous generation. Children are bombarded with images on TV, the Internet, etc. and parents have less time these days to filter out any negative or adverse images and experiences. And with the exponentially-advancing technological age, in many cases children derive their education, not just from school or their family but through nameless, faceless CEOs who want to sell a product, service or form of entertainment any which way they can. Children are expected to digest and analyse a lot of information thrown at them everyday. In that sense, children today are more streetwise and discerning than the children in previous generations. Therefore, it stands to reason that effects of media violence on younger children would be more pronounced than for children who are in their pre- or post-adolescent years."
Abstract A discussion of effective managing and controlling of the classroom environment. Without effective classroom management, the quality of teaching cannot be ensured. This is the reason for which experts give considerable attention to this issue and it is considered to be one of the primary factors which contributes to the quality of education. The three main issues are: organization of classroom activities, effective communication and monitoring of classroom activities. Teachers must be aware of the reasons that lead to poor performance among the students or create misbehavior in their attitude.
From the Paper "While considering the issue of classroom management, it is important for the instructor to respond effectively to the problems that occur during the conduction of the class. Furthermore, the instructor should also make sure that an effective strategy is adopted to prevent the frequent occurrence of problems so that class discipline is maintained. Moreover, it is also necessary for the teacher to have a clear vision of his goals and objectives, which he or she wants to accomplish. The structure of the course to be taught should be base on these objectives. In the absence of a clear vision, the instructor will not be able to effectively manage the course and this will affect his/her quality of teaching as well as the performance of students."
Abstract The paper shows that with the rise in violence among American teenagers, the media has been quick to link this trend with violent video games. The paper argues that this assumption is premature and inconclusive and looks at several studies done on the subject to prove this point.
From the Paper "Since the tragic incident in Littleton, Colorado where two troubled young boys killed and wounded many of their classmates and themselves, our society has been looking for an answer to what happened. What would make two young boys kill other students and themselves? It is well known that the boys played video games, and Doom was a favorite. Doom is a first-player action game where the gamer makes his or her way through a series of levels killing opponents. In the search for answers, the media was quick to link the game and its violent content to the cause of what went wrong for these boys. This is too simple of an answer and is not a fair assessment of video games, at least based on current research. While research in other media has shown links between violent content and aggressive behavior, this is not true about violent video games."
Abstract This paper explores aspects of the mentally ill in correctional facilities. It discusses why the number of mentally ill in prisons and jails is rising. It discusses problems the mentally ill face in prison, such as abuse, suicide, the inability of prisons to care for them properly, and release and recidivism. The paper also discusses some solutions to these problems.
From the Paper "Correctional facilities face many problems when dealing with different types of inmates. Many inmates have different or special needs. One of these groups of inmates is the mentally ill. The number of mentally ill offenders in correctional facilities is rising and because of this, prisons and jails have become one of the primary types of psychiatric treatment centers. In fact, "Jails in most major cities contain a larger number of severely mentally ill people than the local mental health hospitals" (Sigurdson, 2001, p70). Mental illness affects the inmate's behavior in prison and how they are treated by other inmates and the staff. This creates problems for the correctional facilities as well as the inmates. Some problems include abuse, busing, suicide, and recidivism. Topics that will be discussed are the rise of mentally ill in correctional facilities, problems that this creates, and some solutions to these problems. The staff do not know how to deal with the mentally ill and, as a result, the mentally ill often do not receive the treatment they need in order to be rehabilitated so that they can function normally in society. Changes need to be made in correctional facilities in order to provide treatment for mentally ill offenders so that they can receive the help and rehabilitation that they need."
Elaine Tyler May's "Homeward Bound: American Families in the Cold covers historical development of family unit, social, economic, political forces and the breakdown of traditional family.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, 2001, $ 39.95
From the Paper "Elaine Tyler May's Homeward Bound: American Families in the Cold War Era captures the underlying tensions that belies the portrait of the traditional American family from the ?40s to the late ?60s. In May's depiction, the family was upheld as a bastion of security and domestic bliss. Men were willing to sacrifice the autonomy and freedom of bachelorhood to assume the responsibility of being the primary breadwinner of a family. Concomitantly, women gave up their pursuits in education and careers to take on the domestic responsibilities of wife and mother (May 23). However, in her book, May highlights the individual tragedies of these nuclear families that appeared to have everything any family could have wanted. The seething discontent of the individuals in these families would ultimately lead to the disintegration of traditional family units (May 201-2)."
Abstract This paper discusses "The Kingdom of Matthias", focusing on the main themes and ideas and whether it acheived its purpose of identifying what factors made the characters change their views about life itself and the world around them. The author illustrates how the book paints a realistic picture of the environment and ambiance of that period of history and of the mood and tone of perfectionism that people embodied.
From the Paper "There are several significant ideas brought up by the author's which come together to form the main theme of the story: why did the character's involved fall dupe to an insane and unconventional "storyteller" and even more so why did Robert Matthews either portray or believe that he was the Prophet Matthias, the "Spirit of Truth" (94). First of all we will look at the true main argument of the book, which is how and why Robert Matthews became the self-proclaimed prophet Matthias. He seemed to fail at everything that he did whether it was with his trade as a carpenter, being shunned by his friends and co-workers on account of relaying his religious beliefs to them, or ?his home life [being] degenerated into a nightmare of wife-beating and child abuse.? (49)."
