Reports the 1997 survey results of 180 students, ages 16 and 19, focusing on the reasons why some adolescents exhibit deviant behavior. States that many adolescents engage in unhealthy behavior and are found to be materialistic in terms of goals and values. (CMK)

This study compared attitudes toward social limits among adolescents detained for criminal offenses and nondetained adolescents. Findings indicated significant differences between groups in knowledge of behavioral alternatives and behavioral intentions. Nondetained youth reporting high rates of undersocialized behavior were more inclined to…

Explores the relationship between academic mentoring behaviors and the organizational socialization of new faculty members within the communication discipline. Indicates that mentors' tendencies to provide support and encouragement, a sense of collegiality, and research assistance are related to an organizational newcomer's feelings of…

Contrasts the "fictions of teamwork" existing in educational settings with the characteristics of true colleagueship, focusing on how gender socialization encourages women educators in early childhood settings to remain silent. Addresses ethical responsibilities, perspectives on conflict and criticism, view of excellence, responses to…

Discusses the purpose and effects of collaborative writing in proposal development projects. Suggests how collaboration serves the larger social functions of the modern corporation. Discusses how the circumstances of proposal development affect collaboration. Describes storyboarding--a common and often highly effective tool for fostering…

Differences between novice teachers and experienced newcomers are explored, and objectives are presented for staff development programs in which principals facilitate the induction of experienced newcomers. (Author)

This study analyzed commercials from Saturday morning cartoon programing. A majority (60.6 percent) were for food products, and of these 13.8 percent dealt with enhancement of appearance. This group of commercials featured female narrators, characters, and consumers disproportionately. The research offers support for the possible influence of…

Examines one organization's complex rhetorical processing aimed at shaping ethical conduct of newcomers. Reveals a strategy of evoking identification to the organization through a series of strategically focused identifications which culminate in an attempt to shape commitment to a set of organizational values. (KEH)

Explores the relations between parent gazing and touching and infant gazing on the part of boys, girls, mothers, and fathers. Patterns of early parent-infant social play behaviors appear to differ with both infant and parent gender. (Author/BB)

Building on the work of feminist writers and theorists, in issues such as the tying (and untying) of sex to reproduction and the roles of women and men as sexual initiators/sexual objects, this article explores historical and current implications for education and for the resolving of sexual paradoxes. (Author/IAH)

Reviews the design and conduct of the Study of the Education of Educators (SEE) project. Reports findings concerning institutional context, teacher candidates and their perceptions about becoming teachers, some characteristics and views of education faculty members, and the nature and conduct of the preparation programs studied. Includes 16…

Examines the broadcasting experiences of Aboriginal radio in Australia with respect to the "cultural dependency" of a non-Western group within a Western culture. Finds a variety of problems facing a maturing media in the areas of professionalism, knowledge of audience, and communicational relationship between the majority and minority…

Individual athletes are not primarily responsible for violence in sports. It is a product of the system. Sports leaders are responsible for allowing it and for curbing it. Contributing factors and consequences are outlined, together with recommendations for overcoming violence in youth sports. (IAH)

This article is excerpted from a speech by co-founder of Women's Sports Foundation. Sports is a vital part of our socialization process. The level and quality of participation contributes to such diverse issues as girls' mathematical ability, sense of isolation, and self-esteem. (IAH)

Examines a preprofessional social work education program offered in a prison and on a community college campus. Focuses on whether the educational program developed commitments among students of their transition into the role of paraprofessional social workers. (JOW)