Examined how autonomy and decision-making manifest themselves in 36 retirement communities in Arizona, California, Florida, and New Jersey. Results indicated that most residents let others make decisions. Autonomy was basically latent, with residents wanting the possibility of decision-making when crisis arises or community stability is…

Discusses three aspects of Philippine culture that affect teaching and learning: (1) social structure; (2) language; and (3) values. Findings from cognitive growth research with Filipino children and adolescents are examined to identify ways of overcoming some sources of difficulties in these areas. (Author/JN)

Criticizes conceptual underpinnings of a 1970 study by Schwartz and Stryker. Proposes a framework more sensitive to interconnections between social structure and self-image and argues for a dimension of openness (to the impact of new relationships and experiences) that speaks to the modifiability of self-images. (CMG)

Research supported by a research fellowship and field research training grant from the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (National Institute for Mental Health. (DD)

Suggests a logical basis for the use of ecological concepts in modeling a special subculture; that of scholars (and in particular scientists), who produce, barter, and structure information as an ecosystem produces, exchanges, and structures biomass. (JR)

Analyzes the attitudes towards vocational education, and how society defines what roles and conditions are prized.'' (Author/SP)

The type and extent of female education in Great Britain in the late eighteenth century was characterized by social status. (DS)

Role of work in our society will change; fertility patterns will affect the direction of change and the climate in which choices will be made. (Editor)

An important division of opinion on the nature of caste has developed among a number of prominent authorities on the sociology and anthropology of India. In this regard, the ideas of M. V. Shrinivas, T. B. Bottomore, E. R. Leach and Gerald Berreman are discussed. Comparison is made between caste in India and racial stratification in the United…

Describes programs intended for the retired and/or those close to retirement. Statistics are given on increased life-expectancy in Finland, thus justifying the need for such programs. (LF)

Describes the results of a study to determine the relationship of various social and personal factors to adjustment and to identify the attitudes, values and motivations which either facilitate or retard adjustment. Provides guidelines for planning adult education programs to revitalize the rural people in war affected areas. (RB)

Explores the Leninist conception of ways in which individual characteristics can be viewed in terms of general laws of social development; how scientific typologies of the individual offer means for discovering the essence of social phenomena; and how a change in human nature involves a modification of social relationships. (JB)