The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of the introduction of cable television into a small Minnesota community, focusing on changes in viewing patterns and motives for watching. One hundred seventy-two individuals were contacted with a mail questionnaire: 34 completed an initial TV viewing log in which they kept track of their…

This experiment was designed to test the influence of selected variables characteristic of both normal listening and listening under test conditions to determine whether test incentives negate or interact with the normal listening process. Public speaking classes at the University of Montana were asked as part of their regular classwork to rate…

The cross-cultural study was performed (1) to determine what significant differences there were among Cloquet Junior High School students in terms of use of mediums of mass communication (TV, radio, movies, newspapers, comic books, and books) and (2) to note whether significant differences existed between interests (e.g., adventure, comedy,…

The study was designed to explore two areas: (1) the concurrent validity of Holland's theory for employed college degreed women using two different operational definitions (Vocational Preference Inventory and the Self-Directed Search) of vocational orientation; and (2) the relationships among same named scales across the VPI and the SDS. (Author)

Describes a study aimed at determining (1) what languages Australian adults prefer to study; (2) the reasons for the language choice; and (3) what teaching environment they prefer. French, German, and Italian were the most popular language choices, and patience and understanding were the qualities most appreciated in a teacher. (SED)

A laboratory study analyzed differences in media violence when consequences of that violence to the victim are shown and not shown. (Author)

Factor analyses of item correlations for 488 men indicated the presence of 14 dimensions of interest. An analysis of the correlations among the factor scores revealed four higher level factors named People-Related, Mechanical and Symbol Manipulation, Personal Expression and the Arts, and Outdoor Activities. The 14 content scales developed were…

This article reviews studies investigating women's interest, value, personality, background, and current life situation factors as these variables relate to their vocational development and behavior. In many instances results were inconsistent and reasons for this are given. (Author)

As a result of this study, it is suggested that administration of an interest test be accompanied by an expressed interest checklist. Where wide discrepancy occurs, the counselor should be alerted to the need for further explanation. (Author/CJ)

University students worked puzzles and were given a high or low value cash award, contingent on simple task completion or on attainment of a performance level, or noncontingent and unexpected. Interest in the task after reward was analyzed. Results provided substantial support for Deci's cognitive evaluation theory. (Author/SJL)

Reviews the literature on vocational interests. Ten themes about vocational interests are discussed: development, correlates, measurement, homogeneity and differentiation, career choice, sex differences, stability, structure, career counseling, and cultural influences. Claims these themes are similar to major issues discussed by Strong in his…

Outlines the development of a new interest inventory based on the RIASEC (Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, Conventional) model. Rigorous development procedures and outcomes of a large validation study attest to the inventory's validity and reliability; it was found to be psychometrically sound and systematically correlated…

Analyzes selected results of four Kuder Occupational Interest Surveys administered over a 30-year span. Consistencies and changes are observed, leading to a conclusion supporting the "thematic" interpretation of interest inventory results. Relatively stable themes emerged which portrayed a coherent picture of a self in a vocational as…

Analyzes the results of a survey made by the scholarly French magazine Passe-Partout of approximately 9000 language students and instructors in the Netherlands. The questionnaire consisted of sixteen questions designed to measure attitudes toward language learning, the interest, usefulness, and facility of French, German, and English, and toward…