Explores the nature of surplus population in a managerial society (perceived as a global trend toward ascendency of the technical intelligentsia and intellectuals) in contrast with the underclass under capitalism. Asserts that "the Law of the Progressive Elimination of Undesirable Population" guides the policies of the managerial class.…

A study based on the confluence model of family effects upon intellectual growth found a negative relationship between grades and the number of older siblings for Whites but not for Blacks and a negative relationship between the grades of Blacks and responsibility for younger siblings. (CMG)

Explores the social determinants of the timing of the first birth in a nationwide sample of 6,752 women. Results showed education at marriage is the most important predictor. Although a few social determinants (i.e., race and religion) have a direct effect, most affect age at first birth through education. (JAC)

Support for the confluence model of intellectual development has come from analyses of family size-birth order means of large aggregate data sets. Analyses of individual scores do not substantiate the confluence model, as explained variance is markedly reduced. The study of family interaction variables utilizing longitudinal data is recommended.…

The finding that mobility significantly affects expected completed family size among this sample of Mexican Americans provides evidence that membership in minority groups may be a factor mediating the relationship between mobility and fertility. (Author)

The "Everyday Learning" series has been developed to focus attention on the everyday ways in which children can be supported in their growth and development. It is for all those who are involved in children's development and learning, including early childhood professionals in all children's services, parents, grandparents and others…

This paper presents the results of a comparative analysis between full term typical infants and those born micropremature in the developmental construct of mastery motivation. The sample consisted of 10 micropremature infants with developmental levels within the normal limits and 10 full term 9- to 12-month-olds (adjusted for prematurity) matched…

Recent declines in funding for contraceptive services have led to questions regarding the role of contraceptive services and social policy in shaping adolescent reproductive behavior. This 2-year study examined the impact of state-level policies on adolescent pregnancy and fertility. Data were obtained from a variety of sources, including the…

This brief "Kids Count" report explores the impact of and factors that bear on teen pregnancy in Montana and ways to prevent teen pregnancy. Statistics and summaries are provided in the following areas: (1) live births to women under age 20, 1990-95; (2) Montana's unmarried teen births as compared to neighboring states; (3) number of…

This research note reports an investigation into the relationship tetween date of birth and early performance at school and especially into whether there were more poor achievers'' born during the summer months than in other months. (Author)

The relationship between verbal reasoning ability on the one hand and sex, social class, family size, and ordinal position in the family on the other were examined for a representative sample of 11-year-old Irish children. (Authors)

Initial research report of project on knowledge, attitudes, and practices of family planning. Uses data from 1960 census, updated to 1964, for area of high proportion of poverty-level blacks to support general hypothesis that illegitimacy "runs in families among both poverty-level and lower-middle income black females. (Author/CJ)

Research findings are presented on birth control methods and usage; unwanted children; and the effects of family size, birth order and social class on the child. (NH)