International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy: Volume 21 Issue 3

Subjects:

Table of contents

Puerto Rican mothers of young children with disabilities: a comparison of perceived support systems

María E. Reyes‐Blanes

Compares family sources of support perceived by 55 Puerto Rican mothers of young children with disabilities residing in Puerto Rico with 39 of their counterparts living in…

157

Group counselling in schools: effective or not?

B. Grant Hayes

Suggests taht group counselling in schools can be a valuable experience for children. Argues that it allows them to develop social skills and practise behaviours with peers as…

2491

Suicide prevention and youth: recommendations for public policy

Philip J. Lazarus, John Kalafat

States that suicidal behaviour among youth has increased significantly over the past several decades and is now the third leading cause of death for 15‐24 year olds. Addresses…

2007

Social policy and its application to students with learning disabilities in US institutes of higher education

Briley E. Proctor

Reviews the current social policy and its application as it relates to the education of students with learning disabilities attending US institutes of higher education. Attempts…

529

Identity discourse: problems, presuppositions and educational practice

William Gaudelli

States that identity discourse is one of the most significant ideas of our time but significant problems have arisen within this area of scholarship. Cites five problem areas as…

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Cover of International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy

ISSN:

0144-333X

Online date, start – end:

1981

Copyright Holder:

Emerald Publishing Limited

Open Access:

hybrid

Editor:

  • Prof Colin Williams