Finds that 71% of the students surveyed were pursuing a minor or second major to complement their public relations major. Lists academic minors chosen and discusses the most influential factors in selection of minor. (SR)

Higher psychological well-being among married persons may be because of social selection in marriage or of marriage effects. Findings from approximately 9,000 persons revealed that predictive power of well-being measures remained stable throughout 2- to 4-year period. Concluded that selection may play important part in producing association…

Presents a list of 18 books chosen by teachers, college professors, and publishers as the best young-adult novels of the 1980s. (SR)

Describes Japan's two-tiered approach to recruitment in which graduates from top Japanese universities are automatic hires, while those from second-place schools must do job searches to find employment. Notes that, in Japan, university personnel play very large role in recruiting and that Japanese companies are concerned with goodness of fit…

Analyzes social introduction services, including singles ads, video dating, and matchmakers by their underlying functions in the marriage market (search for information about eligible others, matching interested singles together, and promoting successful interaction). Uses typology developed to structure review of empirical research on these…

Examined changes in role of parents in marriage decisions in China using two data sets. Found that number of arranged marriages, in which parent had absolute control, had decreased. In most marriages, however, parents continue to have influence on decisions made. Parental involvement in all aspects of young people's lives was welcomed by both…

Discusses the debate on reading and the relationship between children's reading and television viewing habits. Describes a multimedia class project that produced an animated film which included dialogue, sound effects, and music. Posits that children are empowered through "reading" in a wider selection of media. (PA)

Steps for hiring training consultants are (1) check credentials; (2) specify needs; (3) ensure a fit with the organization; (4) request written program proposals; (5) make clear evaluation arrangements; (6) monitor appointed consultants; (7) give clear feedback; and (8) be prepared to answer awkward questions. (SK)

Presents student-written reviews of 28 children's books. (RS)

Suggests that, in reviewing software, educators should apply the following criteria within the context of their objectives and the students' needs: content; instructional presentation; demands placed on the learner; technical features; and documentation and management features. Concludes that integration of computer software with traditional means…

Discusses five issues involved in selecting books for independent reading. (SR)

This description of a study that monitored user selection of business and legal databases in EasyNet's multifile Scan option presents a ranked list of selected databases and discusses the effects of price, recommended database indicator, file record format, database name, and individual files on database selection. (Six references) (CLB)

Argues that students need to achieve meaning from content area reading. Claims that comprehension of reading materials must be in evidence. Discusses various procedures designed to assist students achieve meaningful reading experiences. (HB)

Administrator hiring mistakes can be avoided by not putting too much stock in glowing letters of recommendations aimed at unloading problematic employees. Certain often-touted characteristics should send up warning flags. Administrators described as workaholics, ready volunteers, accessible, real philosophers, enthusiastic, and fond of new ideas…

Examined hiring and utilization of retiree workers among firms with 20+ employees. Over 46% of private sector firms surveyed hired retirees. Few firms had written or formalized program directed at hiring retirees. Although assignment of retiree workers to regularly performed operational tasks was universal, larger firms were more likely to have…