This study used Super's theory of vocational development and choice as the basis for looking at implementation of the self concept in an occupation. Focus groups were used with 123 women enrolled in science and science-related programs in Alberta colleges, technical institutes, and universities. Proceedings of each group were type recorded,…

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This report presents a working model of how future images influence women's career decisions in science. Based on interviews with college women (n=18) who invested at least two years in college science, the nature and source of women's conflicting future images, or clash of future selves, when considering science careers is described. Women…

A survey of one university's internal medicine residency graduates from 1969-79 showed 30 percent had no change in plans regarding general versus subspecialty practice since medical school, and 41 percent made final decisions during residency. Inpatient care experiences, peer interactions, and faculty role models were most influential. (MSE)

The Community Cadre Network in Virginia is a local support network for helping individuals with spinal cord injuries make the transition from an institutional setting to home and community life. Cadre members are people who have been through the experience of traumatic injury, rehabilitation, and return home. (SEW)

Investigated whether marriage-related attitudes which are antagonistic to successful marital adjustment, or maladaptive styles of marital interaction, contribute to the higher divorce rate of children from disrupted marriages. Findings indicated that children from separated/divorced homes espouse the most favorable attitude toward divorce. (Author)

Tested the influence of a supportive family on 142 women employed in or studying for nontraditional careers. Results showed the importance of emotional support by parents, siblings, peers and teachers. Suggests counselors encourage women to locate role models and mentors if preparing for nontraditional careers. (Author/JAC)

Role modeling as a career awareness tool is an opportunity to include parents in a career education program. It provides meaningful ways to infuse communication skills into the curriculum and to expand career awareness of students. A school activity for developing career awareness in an elementary classroom is described. (Author/CC)

Describes New Student Welcome Day, an orientation program for freshmen at the University of Maine. Outlines objectives of the three-day program, including assisting students' transition to the university, fostering development of a peer group, creating an atmosphere conducive to favorable attitudes, and reducing anxiety. (JAC)

Discusses the needs of older adult students in higher education counseling and programing. Notes the advantage of older adult role models for younger students. Suggests resources for college student personnel. (RC)

Describes a university admissions program which accommodates the nontraditional student. Outlines concerns of adult students and summarizes a back-to-college seminar. Discusses off-campus seminars and benefits, with suggestions for involving the community. (RC)

A middle-class adolescent peer group was examined, using ethnographic techniques, to describe the group's relationship to adults and to uncover the adult reference group after which the group modeled itself. Although this group was organized to help poor people, it modeled itself after middle-class adult managers. (Author/GDC)

Nurses in both education and service need to develop a shared vision of the profession and to work together to put it into practice. There should be improved collaboration between faculty and nursing administrators. Nursing students lack the opportunity to become socialized to the role of the nurse and to the world of work. (CT)

Participation in supplemental tutoring led to a significant improvement in classroom behavior although significant changes in achievement and self-concept were not found. Volunteers acted as role models and helped children with personal and social guidance for coping with the educational system. (JAC)

A study of women and men in higher education administration revealed more liberal attitudes towards sex characteristics and sex-role images. Sex was not a significant factor in evaluations of women and men as administrators. Individuals with liberal attitudes were more likely to evaluate men and women equally.