Coping Strategies in a New Learning Environment

Problems of Black Female Students at a Predominantly White University

“…The problems reported by the students are consistent with the findings of several studies (Bradley 1967;Coelho, Hamburg & Murphey 1963;Stewart 1971). Sixty-one percent of the Black female students disclosed problems in the area of academics.…”

“…The data suggest that the social plight of the Black female student is often overlooked. Developing good heterosexual relationships is one of the major developmental tasks of the college student (Coelho, Hamburg & Murphey 1963) , and Black female students have been handicapped by circumstances beyond their control ( disproportionate sex ratio and racial discrimination in dating). This social situation results in a great deal of loneliness and depression.…”

Prevalence of Headache Within a College Student Population: A Preliminary Analysis

“…One population has received minimal attention to date -college students. However, since the college period is frequently a stressful time 14,15 college students may be particularly prone to headache. In an initial effort to expand upon the knowledge of this group, headache prevalence was surveyed in college students at Ohio University.…”

Perception of Cognitive Ability in Families of Adolescents

“…Diagnostic impressions were obtained from the patients' charts. For the males, diagnoses were as follows: schizophrenia (4), manic‐depressive psychosis (1), schizoid (1), personality disorder (1), adjustment reaction (3). For the females: schizophrenia (6), anorexia nervosa (1), depressive neurosis (1), personality disorder (1), adjustment reaction (1).…”

“…A striking characteristic of these teenagers was that most of them perceived themselves as successful doers, capable of producing definite results through hard work. They were proud of their ability to be effective (4). This healthy sense of confidence was directly attributable to their parents' attitudes towards them.…”