Presenting subject matter from all areas of home economics in an interrelated manner will help students view the family holistically, as a part of the educational, economic, legal, political, and medical systems. Home economics can help students be aware of trends affecting the family and develop decision-making skills. (SK)

An analysis of interethnic marriage in multi-ethnic Singapore shows that those who marry across ethnic boundaries are more likely to be those: (a) who have been previously married; (b) who marry across the religious lines; and (c) who come from the lower and upper occupational groups. (Author)

Compares the concept of disengagement as it has been applied to the aged to the behavior of many married women in order to focus attention upon the similar characteristics and consequences of social withdrawal and isolation. Implications for counselors are included. (Author)

The health educator should identify the causes of anti-social behavior, such as poor self-concept, negative peer influence, alienation and values confusion, in order to deal effectively with correcting unhealthy behavior patterns. (JD)

A selective bibliography of relatively recent titles useful for incorporating cultural instruction in a French language or civilization course. It is divided into the following headings: reference; contemporary history; general works; the family; woman; teaching and youth; social groups; economics; urbanism and ecology; religion; information;…

Discusses the cultural role that scientific thought has historically played in relation to social theories, and the increasing influence of biology, ethology, and ecology on social models. (MLH)

This paper briefly reviews research grounded in cultural and socio-constructivist theories carried out to investigate the phenomenon of suspension of sense-making when doing school arithmetic word problems. It begins with ascertaining studies documenting and marking out the phenomenon, then provides an explanation of the observed effects that are…

This book offers a much needed alternative to the more traditional texts used to teach writing instruction. Grounded in history, the book clarifies changing theoretical and practical approaches to teaching writing, critically assessing each approach in relation to the social and political movements of the day, both within and beyond the…

This case study of mentoring in a middle school reform-based mathematics classroom examines learning to teach from a participatory perspective on development. The participants' orientations toward mentoring were considered to capture previous experiences and understandings of the mentor and mentee. In addition, an analysis of the forms of…

A study examined the extent to which culture-specific traits persist or change in American and Japanese business people who interact in business. Data were drawn from 13 interviews with both Japanese and American employees of Japanese companies. Interviewees were asked about their perceptions or stereotypes of people from the other culture before…

This study investigated whether differences attributable to sociocultural factors existed in the eating-disorder behaviors and body image perception of Puerto Rican and U.S. college women. Participants (n=440) completed the Eating Disorder Inventory-2 and provided demographic information. Results indicated significant differences between the…

This paper explores the idea of an information society from different perspectives, raises issues that are relevant to university libraries, and offers a way forward to some future developments. The first section provides a sketch of the information society in Australia and presents statistics on readiness, intensity, and impacts from reports…

This publication addresses the field of mind-body health and examines ways in which the study of connections between our minds and bodies might be integrated into the community college curriculum. It includes suggestions for community college leaders; offers three background papers that introduce and elaborate on the meaning of mind-body health…

This new 2003 edition updates the 2001 report on the implications of 50 major trends now shaping the future. Some of these trends will have a direct impact upon people's concerns, while others will help to form the general environment in which people live and work. The trends are divided into eight sections: (1) "General Long-Term Economic…

This paper summarizes and extends a study of SES (socioeconomic status) related differences in a mathematics classroom aligned with current U.S. reforms. Qualitative analyses compared the lower- and higher-SES students' experiences with whole-class discussion and contextualized, open-ended mathematics problems. The higher-SES students tended to…