The distribution of males and females on a job, occupational classification, and job content were examined as predictors of job sex stereotypes in two studies. Results indicate that the base rate of males and females in the job is the most important predictor of job sextypes. (Author)

This exploratory study tests the hypothesis that the precipitating event of "the loss or threatened loss of a love partner in the context of a negative value-orientation and intergroup pressures" is more likely to affect young Blacks who consider, plan, and attempt suicide than their Anglo counterparts. (Author)

University of Texas at Austin assessed the career interest patterns of 3,921 incoming students during the 1977 summer orientation program. Results indicated that careers in the business area were most frequently listed as tentative career choices. Parents were cited most frequently as the major influence on students' career decisions. (Author)

Although researchers have found differences in male and female respondents when investigating faculty and staff members in university decision making, no one has directly compared the interest and involvement of men and women. Interest scores of male and female respondents were virtually identical, with men more likely to be involved. (Author)

A set of behavioral objectives was developed for the consultant role of the school psychologist, based on Meyers' consultation model. A Likert-type questionnaire was developed to assess the degree to which teachers and school psychologists agreed upon the desirability and the actual accomplishment of these objectives. (Author)

Relationships between first name desirability and popularity were studied using boys and girls from six elementary schools. Girls' popularity, as demonstrated by positive sociometric choices, was significantly related to the desirability of their first names. There is some indication that boys' popularity with girls was influenced by boys' first…

Indices of university students' job knowledge and vocational preferences were not found to be significantly related. The theoretical and practical implications of this finding are discussed. (Author)

This study investigates the effects of study skills groups on college student grade point average (GPA) and study habits and attitudes (SSHA). Results indicate a significant increase in GPA and SSHA for those who took the course. (Author)

The purpose of this study was to further understanding of the helping process in groups. Specifically, it examined the relation between counselor facilitating behaviors, client facilitating behaviors, and client self-exploration in groups. The modeling of counselor facilitating behaviors by clients may be a mediating variable between counselor and…

Counseling is effective with low-achieving secondary school students. The literature suggests that when counselors are selected, when small numbers are treated, when objectives are clear, and when methodology is carefully developed, individual or group counseling can be effective in modifying student behavior and improving academic performance.…

Adaptation to the retirement process by male sociologists and psychologists was studied for the age period 60-75 in the group of men who held academic positions in departments of psychology or sociology for at least 15 years immediately before the age of 60. Men were grouped into three publication levels. (Author)

Life histories and daily routines of women over the age of 55 living in Seattle single room occupant (SRO) hotels were studied using observational and interviewing methods. Residence in SRO's appears to be part of a natural life history progression for these women rather than a result of social pathology. (Author)

Multiple pathology, a common phenomenon among elderly, fosters the practice of multiple drug therapy, which is particularly hazardous for this age grouping. The total drug exposure of two typical elderly persons, one institutionalized and one living at home, were analyzed. Potentially harmful drug interactions were discerned in both cases. (Author)

People with elderly parents met in five eight-week counseling groups to make decisions about the extent of responsibility they could comfortably assume for their parents and work toward reaching a stage of filial maturity. Results indicate that this informal, supportive modality is effective in helping adult children make decisions. (Author)

A group of 31 clients completed the Human Service Scale and were evaluated by their counselors, who used the Client Outcome Measure at the time of the clients' acceptance for rehabilitation services and again at closure. Results were generally consistent with those of previous investigations. (Author)