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Bamberger, P., and Sonnenstuhl, W.J. (1995). Peer referral networks and utilization of a union-based EAP. The Journal of Drug Issues, 25, 2, 291-312. Research on how peer networks encourage troubled co-workers to use union-based EAPs.
Barclay, J.H., and Harland, L.K. (1995). Peer performance appraisals: The impact of rate competence, rate location, and rating correctability on fairness perceptions. Group & Organization Management, 20, 1, 39-60. Research support for the use of peers in performance appraisal with specific guidelines for insuring effectiveness.
Boehm, K.E., and Campbell, N.B. (1995). Suicide: A review of calls to an adolescent peer listening phone service. Child Psychiatry & Human Development, 26, 1, 61-66. An analysis of calls showing more females call about suicide, the calls last longer and are later in the evening than other calls, and often focus on self-esteem, family problems, and substance use rather than "just to tell."
Burley, S., Gutkin, T., and Naumann, W. (1994). Assessing the efficacy of an academic hearing peer tutor for a profoundly deaf student. American Annals of the Deaf, 139, 4, 415-419. Peer tutoring is shown to be successful and is used as a strategy to mainstream deaf children.
As a clearinghouse for information on peer work, we conduct computerized literature searches and subscribe to a number of reference publications associated with various forms of peer helping, including peer counselling, peer tutoring, mentoring and related research and practice. The entries listed below and on the next pages will be annotated and indexed in the next edition of our Bibliography. Annotations have been condensed here to save space, and in some cases the article may not have been available for annotation at press time. Copyright legislation does not allow us to make copies for distribution. Consult a local or university library, use interlibrary loan, or write to the author directly (that's what we do) to obtain a copy.
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Chen, X.Y., Li, Z.Y., and Rubin, K.H. (1995). Social functioning and adjustment in Chinese children. Developmental Psychology, 31, 4, 531-539. In China 8 to 10 year olds described as shy or sensitive were accepted by peers, seen as competent and viewed as leaders, but were rejected for similar behavior at age 12.
Cheuk, W.H., and Rosen, S. (1993). How efficacious, caring Samaritans cope when their help is rejected unexpectedly. Current Psychology: Developmental, Learning, Personality, Social, 12, 2, 99-112. Study has implications for supporting peer helpers who work in outreach to prevent burnout when offer of help is rejected.
Cohen, P. (Spring, 1995). The content of their character: Educators find new ways to tackle values and morality. Curriculum Update, 1-8. Peer programs are supported as ways for students to learn to develop integrity, character, and responsibility.
Curtner-Smith, M.E., and MacKinnon-Lewis, C.E. (1994). Family process effects on adolescent males susceptibility to antisocial peer pressure. Family Relations, 43, 4, 462-468. Parenting styles of both fathers and mothers contribute to adolescent willingness to associate with trouble.
DeKeseredy, W.S., and Kelly, K. (1995). Sexual abuse in Canadian university and college dating relationships: The contribution of male peer support. Journal of Family Violence, 10, 1, 41-53. Evidence is provided that male peer support is a significant predictor of sexual abuse in post-secondary courtship.
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Enright, S.M., and Axelrod, S. (1995). Peer-Tutoring: Applied behavior analysis working in the classroom. School Psychology Quarterly, 10, 1, 29-40. Brief history of students as teachers with emphasis on using tutors for all students in classes not just those with difficulties.
Flett, G.L, Blankstein, K.R., Hicken, D.J., and Watson, M.S. (1995). Social support and help-seeking in daily hassles versus major life events stress. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 25, 1, 49-58. Support is less necessary to adjust to daily hassles, but is essential for managing more stressful life events.
Foster-Harrison, E.S. (1995). Peer helping in the elementary and middle grades: A developmental perspective. Elementary School Guidance & Counseling, 30, 2, 94-104. Rationale and steps for creating effective peer programs to enhance development.
Graetz, B., and Shute, R. (1995). Assessment of peer relationships in children with asthma. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 20, 2, 205-216. Children who require hospitalization experience loneliness and isolation and could benefit from peer intervention.
Heppner, P.P, and Johnston, J.A. (1994). Peer consultation: Faculty and students working together to improve teaching. Journal of Counseling and Development, 72, 5, 492-499. Specific steps are to implement a peer consultation program and evidence about its success are provided along with suggestions for modifications.
Kamps, D.M., Barbetta, P.M., Leonard, B.R., and Delquardi, J. (1994). Classwide peer tutoring: An integration strategy to improve reading skills and promote peer interactions among students with autism and general education peers. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 27, 49-61. Tutoring by peers increased reading fluency and comprehension for students with autism.
Lancioni, G.E., Brouwer, J.A., and Otten, R. (1995). Increasing the occupational level of a passive man through the employment of mentally handicapped peer caregivers. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 18, 64-67. Guidelines for and a case study about the power of peers to assist in improving occupational attainment.
Lapierre, J., Perreault, M., and Goulet, C. (1995). Prenatal peer counseling: An answer to the persistent difficulties with prenatal care for low-income women. Public Health Nursing, 12, 1, 53-60. Peer counseling is presented as an effective strategy to counter prenatal programs that fail to meet the needs of women from poor socioeconomic backgrounds.
Magin, D.J., and Churches, A.E. (1995). Peer tutoring in engineering design: A case study. Studies in Higher Education, 20, 1, 73-85. Peer tutoring is shown to contribute significantly to engineering class course goals.
Myrick, R.D., Highland, W.H., and Sabella, R.A. (1995). Peer helpers and perceived effectiveness. Elementary School Guidance & Counseling, 29, 278-288. Rationale for the use of peer facilitators and evidence of effectiveness are provided.
Nelson, J.R., Smith, D.J., and Colvin, G. (1995). The effects of a peer-mediated self-evaluation procedure on the recess behavior of students with behavior problems. Remedial and Special Education, 16, 2, 117-126. Self-control and self-management at recess improved when peers were partnered with students with behavior problems.
Newcomb, A.F, and Bagwell, C.L. (1995). ChildrenŐs friendship relations: A meta-analytic review. Psychological Bulletin, 117, 2, 306-347. Relations between friends are reciprocal and intimate and include more intense social activity, more frequent conflict resolution, and task achievement.
Roesener, L. (1995). Changing the culture at Beacon Hill. Educational Leadership, 52, 7, 28-32. Inner-city Seattle school uses peer conflict resolution to increase child-centered approach, increase self-discipline, and reduce playground disputes.
Santarsiero, W.A. and Rotatori, A.F. (1994). Cooperative learning, peer tutoring, peer collaboration, and peer support in the REI. Advances in Special Education, 8, 75-107. A review of studies that support the use of these four strategies and how they can be used to promote academic and social progress of disabled students in the regular classroom.
Schmidt, H., Vanderarend, A., Kokx, I, and Boon, L. (1994). Peer versus staff tutoring in problem-based learning. Instructional Science, 22, 4, 279-285. Staff tutors were rated slightly better than peer tutors on knowledge and contributions, but peer tutors were highly valued as sources of support.
Simmons, D.C., Fuchs, L.S., Fuchs, D., Mathes, P., and Hodge, J.P. (1995). Effects of explicit teaching and peer tutoring on the reading achievement of learning disabled and low performing students in regular classrooms. Elementary School Journal, 95, 5, 387-408. Students with peer tutors scored significantly higher in reading fluency and comprehension than those students with teachers only.
Springer, K. (1995). When the helper needs help: Stress and the law enforcement employee. EAPA Exchange, 25, 3, 6-10+. Peer support is profiled and recommended as an important strategy for law enforcement personnel.
Tindall, J. (1995). Peer programs: An in-depth look at peer helping: Planning, implementation and administration. Muncie, IA: Accelerated Development. This 362 page book provides an overview of peer helping and guides for establishing programs.
Urberg, K.A., Degirmencioglu, S.M., Tolson, J.M., and Hallidayscher, K. (1995). The structure of adolescent peer networks. Developmental Psychology, 31, 4, 540-547. Females were more likely than males to be connected to the school peer network and networks became more exclusive in the higher grades.
Vanderpool, N.M, and Brown, W.E. (1994). Implications of a peer telephone network on adult learner GPA and retention. Journal of College Student Development, 35, 2, 125-128. A peer led telephone support and advising service is described and results show significant impact on retention.
Yaccarino, M.E. (1995). Alcohol abuse information and support systems through the college student affairs and student peer counseling perspectives. Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 40, 2, 13-18. Description of a college peer counselor model integrated with traditional student support services.