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Special Issue - An Ethnography of Happpiness by Saddleback Community College Students

Instructor for the Spring 2001 class "Psychology of Adjustment" at
Saddleback Community College, Irvine, California, is Professor Kathleen Hodge.

Bea McArthur - Interview
  Katie Hawks

Bea McArthur was born on December 16, 1929. She is a proud mother of five children, and is also a proud grandmother. She says that her greatest love, after her family, is teaching. Bea is a retired school teacher and she currently works informally at a local museum. She says that religion plays a big part in her life, and she describes herself as a real church goer. She is continually trying to develop new skills with all the wonderful things that are out there to learn.   full text

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Editor's Note:
  Phil Brocato

 

. Student Essay:
  Katie Ruppe
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Student Essay:
  Jeff Fischer

Beverly Smith - Interview
  Kristan Peviani

Beverly Smith is currently 70 years old. She was raised in Fullerton and was part of a family of five children. Her mother influenced her life greatly. Beverly grew up quickly as a result of her mother's death when she was only 11 years old. Her mother was well honored by many. Beverly is actively involved in her religion, and enjoys exercising, and listening to music. Her definition of happiness is "where your heart is involved, it is a focus outside of yourself."   full text
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Student Essay:
  Lisa Hayes

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Student Essay:
  Brandon Gingrich

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Student Essay:
  Katie Ruppe

David Redding - Interview
  Eric George

David Redding was born on June 20, 1919, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from UCLA, and his Ph.D. from Columbia University. He has three sons who live in Northern California. David began his career as a researcher, and then became an accountant, working to help less developed countries.

Eric interviews David about happiness, childhood, interelationships and his philosophy on life.   full text

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Student Essay:
  Mike Ochi

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Student Essay:
  Kritina Price

. Call for Papers

Academic Exchange Extra invites reader responses to any writings in this issue--especially articles advancing the scholarly debate of issues raised.


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Send your ideas and/or writing sample to the current Editor-in-chief:  Karen Heise, University of Northern Colorado

Editor-in-chief for this issue:  Phil Brocato, University of Southern California

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