Working from a developmental model, the authors have identified "transcultural" developmental tasks for Navajo children and parents. The project described further demonstrates the viability of the counseling dimensions model in its use of paraprofessionals to assist in the delivery of services and in research. Extensive evaluation of the project…

Families with behaviorally retarded children are compared to families without such a child in terms of their frequency of interaction. Two dimensions of interaction are explored; intrafamily and extrafamily. Analyses reveal systematic differences according to whether a behaviorally retarded child is present. The degree of retardation and…

The authors's concern is the delineation of family developmental processes from the time the children leave home to the time of their parents old age and also the investigation of qualitative aspects of kinship interaction and as different kinds of kinship ties, obligation, value consensus, generational transmission and conflict, and adult…

The present model, based upon Alexander and Barton's two-phase model for family therapy, was developed to provide the practicing school psychologist with an efficient, manageable program maximizing successful outcome. The program enables psychologists to adapt primary enuresis intervention strategies to suit their styles and the individual needs…

Conventional swimming pools have been built with the needs of competitive swimmers in mind. Planners in several European countries have greatly increased swimming pool attendance by designing "leisure pools," based primarily on the needs and behavior of recreationists. Design of these pools and their equipment requirements are discussed.…

A study of household tasks resulted in the following conclusions: (1) the primary responsibility and the actual work of the household continues to be performed by women, (2) mothers of young children are the busiest, and (3) women who work outside the home get little assistance in housework from their families. (CT)

Tested use of visual imagery for overcoming memory loss in community-living older people with evidence of senile dementia. Patients and caregivers were randomly assigned into one of three training conditions: didactic, problem-solving, or wait list. Recall performance was somewhat improved for subjects in the didactic group. (Author)

Designed to aid those investigating reports of incest, the model presented in this article provides guidelines on how to protect the victim while allowing her to remain in her parents' home, prepare the family for treatment, and motivate family members to continue treatment until they are ready for discharge. (Author/MP)

GIFT (Generational Interaction for Today) seeks to facilitate healthier intergenerational contact and increased understanding and respect among the generations. Its activities include cross-age tutoring, day-care and nursing home exchange programs, support groups, and the development of educational materials for children, youth, and older adults.…

Examines the enrichment process to determine if marriage and family enrichment constitute a new field in education and counseling. Results suggest that progressive improvement in quality of education and counseling for marriage and family may unite the field as they merge into enrichment. The process is defined with its relevant programs. (BEF)

Women enjoyed nontask activities more than task activities. Those who lived alone participated less. The key to both participation and enjoyment of family activities was health rather than age. Greater involvement in interpersonal activities should be encouraged. (JAC)

The program positively affected family communication patterns, self-esteem levels, and drug knowledge levels at follow-up. The follow-up data indicated that drug-related school system and drug-related criminal justice system contacts were significantly reduced. There was a reduction in drug usage by regular users for selected drugs. (Author)

The second generation Japanese Americans have largely attained middle-class status. This social ascendancy and simultaneous assimilation have not jeopardized relationships with aged parents. The continuity in filial practice between rural Japanese and contemporary American societies attenuates many of the strains in the family interaction. (Author)

The experience of adult children in caring for an aged parent are examined from a longitudinal perspective. Types of services rendered, perceptions and attitudes toward parents, and stresses evoked by the dependencies of the aged parent are explored. (Author)