Suggests that what is needed is the development of a breed of counselors who will aggressively assume greater responsibility in determining their role and function. (Author)

This study showed that there is a positive value attributed to therapist disclosure, reducing interpersonal distance and risk, and providing a model for productive behavior. The subjects were found to talk longer and achieve higher levels of self exploration in the modeling conditions. (EK)

Considers current psycho-social changes occurring in the last half of the 20th century and the possible consequences of such processes upon the experience of adolescence. (Author)

Discusses Steve Garvey Junior High School and presents an interview with its principal. (IRT)

This paper presents a synthesis of research findings pertaining to exemplar selection patterns, focusing on sex, race, and age of both exemplars and their admirers. The purpose is to place athletic exemplar selections within the context of exemplar selections in general. Conclusions and implications are discussed. (MT)

Examined parental drug use and parental attitude toward adolescent drug use in 106 drug-using and 96 nondrug-using adolescents. Results confirmed that adolescents who use drugs are significantly more likely to have parents who use drugs, or have permissive views about drug use. (JAC)

Nineteen older women gave their perceptions of great-grandmotherhood. They modeled their behavior on their earlier role of grandmother, but age and lack of geographic proximity restricted their ability to carry it out in the same way. Great-grandmotherhood was significant for symbolic and emotional rather than social and instrumental reasons.…

Discusses five stories in an elementary school reader with reference to the sex-role stereotypes portrayed in their plots. Women and girls are described as helpless, servile and passive. (DP)

Discusses recent thought on appropriate roles for school administrators. Examines alternative images of administrator roles, including those of manager, facilitator, politician, and educational leader. Analyzes the images and offers guidelines on blending the images into an appropriate role. (RW)

This essay develops the thesis that we can, by appealing to Socrates and Bertrand Russell as role models, counter the assumption that philosophy is an ivory tower enterprise and show students that an essential relationship exists between the process of rationale reflection and the living of a moral life. (Author)

A study of television viewing and reactions of Black elementary school children revealed that television provided mostly innocuous behavior models and a few negative models. (LS)

A role delineation model, developed by the National Environmental Health Association to identify the on-job activities of environmental health practitioners, is presented. The model describes the activities performed by three entry-level positions in environmental health. (BT)

Notes empathy is a commonly used but poorly understood concept, difficult to define or measure. Suggests it develops with maturity and uses communication skills that can be taught by modeling and role play. Its use as a foundation for nursing education is uncritically accepted, but should be reassessed. (SK)

Exploratory study of women in education administration focuses on women's decisions to enter that field. Findings suggest that career aspirations of women who ultimately enter the field are intricately related to their career commitments, positional goals, and leadership orientation. Factors, such as their administrative role models greatly affect…

The effects of educational and experiential variables on occupational image were explored through a survey of 640 nurse executives (386 responses). Early socialization as a nurse seems to remain a constant and institutional management climate is another important variable. (JOW)