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This study investigates the influences of the variables related to adaptation of violence to which Korean Adolescents are exposed. It provides some implications related to practical applications and educational policy to help them adapt well in spite of exposure to violence. A total of 4,600 subjects were included to test the hypothesized structural model. The findings show that resiliency as a personal strength and environmental protective factors may have important roles to play in the positive adaptation of adolescents exposed to violence. Environmental protective factors facilitate and develop growth possibilities for adolescents. Additionally, the mediation process between environmental factors and resiliency may provide guidance for the development of effective therapeutic methods for violence-exposed adolescents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of the study was to identify the perceptions and needs of students with disabilities with respect to Information Technology (IT) training. Results emerged from a survey of 324 college students with disabilities from 17 universities in South Korea. Survey questions were divided into two sections: (a) perceptions about the relevance and usefulness of, and willingness to participate in training and (b) needs about training contents, method, and accommodations. The majority of students with disabilities perceived that IT skills were relevant to their future career and that it is useful for their career preparation. In addition, most of the students needed training in IT career skills and preferred practical experiences as training methods. Implications and recommendations for future research based on the results are suggested. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of the current study is to investigate the prevalence differences of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Learning Disabilities (LD), and comorbidity of ADHD/LD and the characteristics differences of each disorder in the context of a school-based identification. For ADHD screening and diagnosis, nominating and rating method are compared and analyzed, and for LD, low achievement model by achievement test, and discrepancy model by difference score between intelligence test score as aptitude and achievement test score as achievement are compared, respectively. As a result, subjects were differently identified and there are different characteristics and prevalence rate according to diagnosis tools and ways in the referral process on the school. Accordingly, discussions were raised on problems when current diagnosis systems are adopted in real school context and on prevalence rate in Korea. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]