Asserts that the emphasis on explaining individual differences in political orientations among preadults accounts for "the disappointing contribution of political socialization research to political understanding." Argues that "possessing an explicit model of democratic citizenship would provide greater political meaning to empirical data."…

Identifies the future research needs of information and referral services in public libraries. The major theme is that emphasis must be given to users--both present and potential users of public libraries. (Author/PF)

If correctional evaluation research is to contribute to the accumulation of practical knowledge, it should be designed to test abstract behavioral science principles that explain why a particular type of program should change the future conduct of a specific category of clientele. (Author)

Focuses on definition of sensitivity, developmental changes in sensitivity, and clinical implications of attachment. Maintains that promptness, consistency, and appropriateness are the main components of sensitivity across parenting dimensions. Suggests that studying infant antecedents to attachment security is equally important to that of parent…

Examines the influence of library and information science departments in four Nigerian universities on thesis output by postgraduates. Concludes that research in library/information science, in the form of theses, is increasing; however, the quality of many of these theses need a lot of improvement. Eleven tables present statistics. (AEF)

Describes the development and testing of a structured ethical integrity interview that can be used in the selection of applicants. Examines directions for future testing and study. (SR)

Explains appropriate techniques to test for interactions and nonlinearity in mass communication survey data. Uses four well-known mass communication theories as examples of when to expect and test for these types of effects. Identifies the theoretical and methodological implications for mass communications researchers of the recent debate on this…

Encourages career counselors to contemplate basic interests as highly pertinent constructs. Relates some current basic interest research to practical application. Focuses on the position of basic interests in vocational classification, factor analytic studies of basic interests, and the structure of basic interests. Provides insights on gender…

Summarizes the research on applications of educational technology in teacher education from 1990 to 1995. Common methodologies used in 28 recent research studies are identified, and recommendations for future directions in teacher education and technology research are provided. (52 references) (LRW)

Describes a study that used the OCLC Online Union Catalog to identify those adult fiction books owned by the largest number of public libraries to determine whether a core collection of titles could be identified for use in evaluating adult fiction collections. Future research is recommended and a list of the top 99 titles is appended. (Author/LRW)

Analyzes the characteristics of "good" teaching as described by community college advocates from the 1920s to the 1980s, determining the top 10 characteristics. Concludes that criteria for good teaching were found primarily in opinion-based, rather than research-based, publications and that there is very little consensus among practitioners…

Examines the writing of significant women in librarianship, education, politics, and publishing who had an influence on children's literature. Their advice to parents in mass market publications is discussed, a feminist perspective is offered, and suggestions for further research are included. (Author/LRW)

Discusses unanticipated effects of an electronic performance support system (EPSS) on one organization. Topics include EPSS as an innovation; vendor's familiarity with the organizational environment; choice of database and system interface; participation by user groups; information sources; implementation; and recommendations for future research.…

Introduces articles in the special "Kappan" section drawing primarily on data from an ongoing longitudinal study (the Illinois Middle Grades Network), Indiana's middle Grades Improvement Program, the national Middle Grade School State Policy Initiative, and Michigan's Middle Start Initiative. Each project used Robert Felner's Middle…