On the move : the psychology of change and transition

Part 1 Theories of the effects of change and transition: separation, loss and recovery, R.Weiss interruption (discrepancy) theory - review and extensions, G.Mandler changes - rank, status and mood, P.Gilbert environmental change, control and vulnerability, Shirley Fisher role transitions and the emotional structure of everyday life, K.Oatley the transition cycle - causes, outcomes, processes and forms, Nigel Nicholson. Part 2 Studies of change and transition: the transition to parenthood and the importance of social support, C.Cutrona transitional stress in children and young adolescents, Eric M.Vernberg the psychological effects of leaving home - homesickness, health and obsessional thoughts, Shirley Fisher moving house and home, Terence Lee cultural bereavement and homesickness, M.Eisenbruch from education to job markets, John Arnold workers' experiences of environmental change and transition at the office, D.Stokols becoming and being unemployed, R.Payne expatriate stress - the problems of living abroad, Adrian Furnham. Part 3: Helping the homesick - attentional management strategy, commitment and adaptation, Shirley Fisher coping strategies to minimize the stress of transitions, Cary Cooper.