The Health Belief Model was utilized to examine the knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of individuals regarding regular jogging. Results suggest that behavior of sedentary individuals may be changed by using strategies which address perceived obstacles to jogging. (Author/DF)

Female high school students were surveyed to determine the relationship between choice of menstrual product and knowledge about toxic shock syndrome. Recommendations are offered for the development of toxic shock education programs. (Author/DF)

Discusses effects of funding variations upon the rate of knowledge growth in algebraic and differential topology. Results based on a marginal productivity model indicated that funding variations had little or no effect upon the rate of knowledge growth. Lists 150 of the field's most highly rated papers. (ML)

A survey was conducted in an attempt to assess the use and knowledge of diet pills and dietary patterns of female college students. Analysis of the data indicated that, while many students used diet pills, their knowledge of the effects of the pills was minimal. Conclusions are presented. (MT)

Thirteen mildly retarded secondary students were interviewed to discover their knowledge level about sexual topics and their attitudes toward various aspects of sexuality. Results indicated that none could really be classified as "well-informed." Students held a number of attitudes about sexuality, marriage, and parenting that, unless modified,…

Based on research studies from fields of education, social organization, and logic, this article argues that the study of organization of knowledge has important implications for students' general intellectual development. Recurring stages of intellectual development are outlined, and implications for improving quality of library school education…

Several alternative paradigms or approaches for social science research, each with different focuses, are gaining recognition in education. A scheme for organizing knowledge about vocational education is proposed as a basis for selecting an appropriate research approach and its attendant focus. (Author)

Investigated faculty and students' factual knowledge of a university counseling center (CC). Faculty (N=88) and student (N=79) responses to a questionnaire showed that faculty understood the model of comprehensive mental health services offered by the CC, but students viewed the CC more as a guidance service. (BH)

A second-grader's science project examined effects on student attitudes of teaching 19 second grade students about mental retardation. She found that instruction resulted in increased positive attitudes compared to no significant differences in the attitudes of control Ss. (CL)

A legal studies program improved the legal knowledge of 12 educable mentally retarded adolescents in a special school. An analysis of the data from pre- to follow-up test revealed a significant gain in legal knowledge. (Author/CL)

The results indicate that, while there is consonance between the self-perceived skills and knowledge of special educators and how regular educators view them, there is an apparent dissonance between how regular educators view themselves and special educators' perceptions of regular elementary teachers. (Author)

Provides an instrument (informal inventory) that was developed for teachers to assess their knowledge of children's books. (An answer key and suggestions for maintenance appear at the conclusion of the inventory.) (HOD)

Utilizing a sample of 482 high school seniors, this research further investigates the relationship between four different kinds of attitudes and two types of knowledge (ecological and trade-off) relevant to environmental issues. Research and analyses procedures are detailed. Results indicate that knowledge appears to lead to moderation of…

Educators from around the state, with the help of The Vermont Institutes, developed Vermont Health Grade Cluster Expectations as a means to identify the health content knowledge and skills expected of all students for local assessment required under Act 68. This work was accomplished using "Vermont's Framework of Standards and Learning…

This paper redefines and clarifies the standpoints of environmental attitudes (EA), knowledge scales (EK), and affiliated studies. Considering the quality of environmental education studies, this paper tries to give a sharp and concrete message to environmental science educators and researchers and strengthen the paths of environmental education…