Showing papers by "Georgia College & State University published in 1986"
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present data drawn from a qualitative study of teachers' perceptions of work stress, and linkages between teacher stress and teacher performance are established, in terms of Performance Adaptation Syndrome (PAS), a term developed from the data to describe the deleterious effects of prolonged work stress on the instructional ability of teachers.
Abstract: The amount of qualitative research in which teachers subjectively describe the meaning of work stress is limited. This article presents data drawn from a qualitative study of teachers’ perceptions of work stress. Linkages between teacher stress and teacher performance are firmly established. The study data are discussed in terms of the Performance Adaptation Syndrome (PAS), a term developed from the data to describe the deleterious effects of prolonged work stress on the instructional ability of teachers.
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TL;DR: There appears to be little difference between obese and normal weight children in their perceptions of obese individuals and these stereotypes may be somewhat negated in the minds of both groups when the obese person is physically attractive and/or is in a position of authority.
Abstract: There appears to be little difference between obese and normal weight children in their perceptions of obese individuals. Both groups of children endorse negative stereotypes of obese persons when information about body type is the only available cue. However, these stereotypes may be somewhat negated in the minds of both groups when the obese person is physically attractive and/or is in a position of authority.
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TL;DR: In this article, a rationale for using adventure activities in group counseling is presented and two case examples are used to describe the adaptation of these activities to group counseling with couples and single-parent-adolescent families.
Abstract: A rationale is presented for using adventure activities in group counseling. Two case examples are used to describe the adaptation of these activities to group counseling with couples and single-parent-adolescent families.
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