A significant correlation has been found between life satisfaction in the later years of life and the accomplishment of developmental tasks, which is taken as indicative of a person's continued growth. This study explored another variable of the same theme: the relationship of the exercise of responsibility to life satisfaction. (Author)

The present study examines the effects of immediate feedback to the therapist. It was hypothesized that immediate feedback would increase the amount of therapeutic talk by the therapist, as defined by the HIM. (Author)

The purpose of this study was to determine if preferred modes of interaction, as measured by the HIM-B, are related to a major spousal interaction variable, marital happiness. Specifically, it examines the potential of Hill's conceptual model, and instrument, for enhancing our understanding of marital interaction in combination with some…

The relationship between the sexes of counselor and client, the client's presenting problem, and subsequent problem focus as vocational or personal is examined. (Author)

Structuring leader behavior can increase group member morale by decreasing perceptions of failure. Task nature determines how much discussants believe they can improve on future tasks. Style of leadership is an important determinant of member satisfaction. (Author/MFD)

Examines implementation of modern management techniques in student affairs units. Management techniques studied are statements of purpose, goal statements, written objectives, job descriptions, evaluation, and rewards. Differences in use of techniques between two-year and four-year, as well as private and public institutions, are examined. (Author)

This investigation reports on follow-up information received from past participants of a school-based social learning program designed for problem adolescents. Data resulting from this pilot study fail to conclusively demonstrate the long-term merits of the behavioral program with this population. (Author)

Children with experience of creative drama significantly improved their self and man drawings and gave more verbal descriptions showing awareness of individual differences for both current and future self. (Author)

The idea that familism is an important aspect of Mexican American family life is indirectly evaluated among Mexican American husbands and wives by examining the effects on marital satisfaction of three variables-family size, wife's labor force participation, and conjugal power. (Author)

The Downing Program for Parent Training in Family Relationship and Management Skills was introduced to the parents of students attending an alternative education school at the secondary level. Students with parents completing the Downing Program were significantly or markedly different from students whose parents did not participate. (Author)

Describes development and use of creative drama with 30 children over a six month period. Over time, the dramas evolved through four stages: chaos, control and chaos; control; and flexibility. Certain developmental and psychological themes also emerged: narcissism, exhibitionism, activity, orality, dominance, morality, social themes, comedy and…

This study, employing inclusion, control, and affection as independent variables, tests empirically Schutz' (1958) three-dimensional theory of group process, using a Prisoner's Dilemma experimental analogue situation with dyads. (Author)

Describes an approach to train teacher education students in interpersonal skills. Undergraduate secondary education students (N=21) received 20 hours of training in interpersonal skills followed by 10 hours of training in their classroom application. Results indicated that this type of training does promote significant development of these…

This study used discriminant analysis to investigate the direction and intensity of student, parent, and school personnel attitudes, as measured by the Adjective Rating Scale (ARS), toward two college courses being offered in their high schools. (Author)

This study focuses on the relationship of intensity of religious commitment to use of indirect life-threatening behavior among elderly, chronically ill hospital patients. Findings indicate intensity of religious commitment is a potentially more meaningful measure of religiosity than formal church membership. (Author)