Seventeen mildly retarded group home residents (19-30 years old) were trained in independent living skills and placed in independent living situations. (Author)

For females only, the Bem Sex Role Inventory (BSRI) tests of 128 college students showed: (1) dissimilar concepts of self and others, ranking least-to-most sex typed in the order predicted; (2) inaccurate perceptions of the other sex's ideal; and (3) association of sex typing with poor adjustment. Results are discussed. (Author)

Describes a study to extend research of Piaget and Jahoda into children's spatial conceptions. Individual testing and interviewing are discussed. Results indicate differences in rate of spatial stages development of Swiss, Scottish and American children, although Piagets' original theorized stages remain invariate. (Author/AV)

A three-year study examining the effects of 15 resident camp programs on over 2,000 disabled campers ages 7-21 indicates that campers made notable achievements in both affective and recreational skills, that positive gains in personal development carried over to the home and community settings, and that increased independence was the predominant…

Describes a class project where students conduct research about their names. These intensely personal activities foster historical and multicultural insight, prosocial action, and a sense of community on the part of the students. Includes an appendix with lesson plans, extension activities, and related resources. (MJP)

Examines three classes of theories (physiological, psychological, and sociological) traditionally used to explain the causes of male violence. Argues that searching for such causes in men may be counterproductive. Suggests a treatment approach that helps the violent man become both accountable and responsible for his violence. (FC)

In recent decades, rural Mayan women in Guatemala have been working to overcome long-standing disadvantages: illiteracy, poverty, lack of basic community services, and lack of respect for women's abilities and contributions. Profiles of 10 Mayan women describe their educational experiences and their community development work, particularly in the…

Offers suggestions for facilitating collaboration between families and schools, based on experience in Montessori education. Advocates gaining trust through regular informal social gatherings of parents and principal, pointing out that trust can help parents deal with anxiety over future academic success. Notes the efficacy of a parent education…

Provides a personal account of an African American community college president's educational and career experiences. Describes his experiences from elementary school to the university, highlighting obstacles faced in general by minority students. Discusses the career positions held by the president from teaching and administrative positions to two…

Replicated and extended American research on overt and relational aggression with Italian children. Found that peer and teacher nominations for aggression and prosocial behavior were highly stable, although with very poor concordance between them. Peer nominations for overt and relational aggression were linked to peer rejection. Boys' scores were…

Summarizes research on the benefits of integrating campers with diverse characteristics, and describes the "benefits-based model" of programming, which addresses social problems through recreational activities. Implications for camp administration include recruiting participants and staff from various ethnic and social backgrounds and identifying…

Suggests that both traditional ethics and values education fail in their dichotomous treatment of religion and spirituality. Describes an alternative approach to ethical and moral problem solving in the adventure milieu that incorporates participants' cultural religious traditions and allows the application of these forces and principles to…

Studied 617 high school and college students prior to and after substance abuse instruction to determine relationship between perceptions and demographic characteristics, and to learn whether substance abuse instruction was related to changes in student's perception of relationships. Findings from Marihuana Perception Inventory showed five factors…

Tested effects on psychological development of mathematics tutoring program involving 15 high school girl tutors paired with elementary school girls. Found tutors improved both on conceptual maturity and value judgment. Found elementary girls improved on mathematics achievement test and measures of success attribution with control group showing…

Examines the process of requiring and evaluating personal growth group participation for students in counselor education programs. Discusses the key components in the dilemma of protecting privacy while evaluating competencies, including ethical practices and program alternatives to avoid evaluation. Proposes a model that will enable participation…