Study is an evaluation of aspects of the marginality theory," which attempted to comprehend the psychological traits noticed in groups of persons caught between two cultures, and who were, hence, marginal" to both. Data collected in an Australian aboriginal community only partly supports this theory. (RJ)

Among the results were that boys only showed negative" types of traits occurring with low and high levels of altruism, and that positive" types of traits occurred with in-between levels of altruism. Also, both rational-altruistic and conscientious-altruistic types of behavior were presented in the data obtained. (Author)

Confirmed is Bieber's finding (1962) that childhood parental relationships of homosexual men are less desirable than those of heterosexual men. However, while parental impact on children may be greater than the other way around, child impact on the parent probably determines parental attitudes toward that child. (CJ)

If the selection of a spouse is based on the unconscious wish to correct disturbances which previously existed in the parent child relationship, the marriage is threatened from the start. This article examines motivations derived from early developmental phases which form convictions which later become the nucleus for mate choice. (Author/CJ)

Comments on article by Ray E. Hosford in same issue. Presents several brief case accounts to indicate that behaviorists' explanations of techniques often do not do justice to their practice, suggesting advisability of doing as behaviorists do, not as they say. (Author/CJ)

This article reviews the two main causes of phobia and presents a series of case studies, from Toronto school files, which were satisfactorily handled by psychiatric help, either in or outside the school setting. (CJ)

Despite the misery and hostility of young drug users, they still seem to be searching for honest, receiving, confirming adults. The presence of adequately staffed college mental health units as well as trained and concerned professionals in the private sector to supply consultation and education to faculty and administrators are no longer a luxury…

Treatment of homosexuals in groups helps to break down their rationalizations and provides mutual support in attempting to change their sexual patterns. (Author)

Presents research showing that balanced situations involving a negative interpersonal bond are preferred to unbalanced situations if the prospect of future interaction is eliminated. Bibliography and tables. (JB)