The role of strengths in anger and conduct problems in maltreated adolescents

Despite multi-type maltreatment, some individuals demonstrate positive adaptation and continue to develop in a healthy way. A multitude of strength factors have been linked to adaptive functioning and resilience, but this has not been adequately examined in maltreated adolescent’s psychosocial functioning. This study sought to examine the role of strengths such as having talents/interests, family relationships, educational support, the role of the recognition and application of these strengths, and the role of multi-type maltreatment on anger control and conduct problems. One hundred and thirty participants (61 males; 69 females) aged 13–19 years old were rated using the Singapore version of Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) tool. The results revealed that certain strengths were associated with anger and conduct problems, but the recognition and application of strengths emerged as a consistently significant predictor for both outcomes. Hence, to understand and apply one’s strengths may be equally as important as merely possessing those strengths. This study extends current understanding of the importance of strengths with a group of maltreated adolescents in an Asian context. Adopting a person-centered and strength-based approach will further enhance the effectiveness of interventions and improve outcomes for maltreated adolescents living in residential care.     

浅论广告标语的语言表现

广告标语是社会化大生产和商品经济的产物。它不仅是一种商业促销手段 ,也是一种文化现象。本文仅从广告标语的作用、撰写、特质、语词表现手法及存在的问题和对策这几个方面来探讨广告标语中语言的运用情况。希望通过此项研究发现广告标语中的语言在提升公司形象、促进产品销售、美化人们生活等方面的作用及价值。     

《杜十娘怒沉百宝箱》与晚明社会

《杜十娘怒沉百宝箱》是晚明社会思潮的产物。它超越了前代负心故事;反映了晚明人的金钱观;颂扬了对自身人格和尊严的捍卫与维护。从而,它优于同时代的其它短篇小说而成为最璀璨的明珠之一。     

Intrafamilial conflict and emotional well-being: a population based study among Icelandic adolescents

Objectives

During intrafamilial conflicts children are often innocent bystanders, caught in the crossfire. In such situations, they are at increased risk to become directly involved in abusive verbal behavior of the perpetrator, and exposed to being shouted or yelled at, threatened, rejected and even physically abused. The present study has two main objectives: (1) ascertain a national base rate of intrafamilial conflicts and physical violence at home among Icelandic adolescents; and (2) to investigate the association of witnessing and/or having been a part of intrafamilial conflict or physical violence at home with variables that relate to mental health and well-being.

Methods

The participants were 3,515 students, 14- and 15-year-old, in the national compulsory school system in Iceland. As a part of the 2003 ESPAD survey, each pupil was asked about experiences of severe verbal arguments and physical violence at home as well as their background, behaviors, and mental health assessed with the use of tested measurement scales such as the Symptom Distress Checklist 90 (SCL-90) and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale.

Results

About 22% of the participants stated that they had witnessed a severe verbal argument between parents and 34% stated that they had been involved in a severe verbal argument with parents. This rate was slightly higher for girls compared to boys. All together 7% of adolescents had witnessed physical violence at home where an adult was involved and 6% of the participants stated that they had experiences of being involved in physical violence at home where an adult was involved. Witnessing or being involved in severe verbal arguments at home and/or witnessing or being involved in physical violence with an adult was significantly associated with greater levels of depression, anger, and anxiety, and negatively related with self-esteem (p < 0.01).

Conclusions

Many adolescents in Iceland witness severe parental verbal arguments or physical violence between adults in their homes and some are directly involved in such acts. It affects their long-term emotional and behavioral development and well-being.

Practice implications

Preventive measures have to be implemented at an early age and should include, but not be limited to, information on disciplining and upbringing of children and the negative impact of intrafamilial conflicts on the long-term health of their children. Due attention should be given to the health and well-being of children where such violence is known to occur.     

学术期刊英文标题和摘要翻译技巧浅谈

简述学术期刊英文标题和摘要翻译的内容、注意事项及主要的表达方法等,探讨学术期刊翻译的一些技巧,为提高学术期刊水平服务。     

汉语对称表达方式研究——用第二人称代词表达对称

汉语表达对称的方式丰富多样,显示出汉语强大的表达力。第二人称代词是其中的一种。用第二人称代词表达对称符合语言交际的“经济原则”。以古代汉语、近代汉语和现代汉语三个时期的著作《世说新语》、《水浒传》、《荼馆》等为语言材料,对汉语用第二人称代词表达对称的方式进行历时研究,可以发现：第二人称代词在对称表达中占有至关重要的地位;由于文化传承“优胜劣汰”及语言内部发展等原因,从古到今,用来表达对称的第二人称代词数目呈递减趋势,最后定位于第二人称代词“你”。     

《唐代诗词语词典故词典》释义商榷

《唐代诗词语词典故词典》在释义方面出现不少疏失、谬误之处，经初步检查，明显错讹即有数十条。     

《再别康桥》赏析

再别康桥》是现代诗人徐志摩的代表作 ,有着优美的意境 ,有着高超的技巧 ,有着很强的艺术感染力。赏析此诗 ,应从意境着手 ,才能把握全诗的思想和艺术     

浅谈英语教学的教学用语

本文讨论了英语教学中应注意使用的教学用语。英语教学的教学用语必须是该学科的目标语,应富有生动性、启发性,应该生活化,为生活服务。     

寻求革命真理 为救国而献身———邓演达两次出国考察的思想研究

从近期新发现邓演达给夫人郑立真的30 封信中的丰富内容, 着重论述: 一是为救国救民, 通晓“革命道理”和“革命方法”, 这是他出国考察的主要原因; 二是革命思路更加清晰, 思想境界得到升华, 革命献身精神更加坚定, 为“政治纲领”的制定奠定了坚实的理论基础, 这是他出国考察的主要内容及收获。