This paper discussed the rationale for using Peer Counselor-Consultant Training (PCCT) in cross-cultural, multiethnic schools. PCCT is an eclectic system which incorporates a consultation counselor role model, psychological education, and peer counselor training into a school counseling program. The overall objective is to develop the contexts in…

Physical violence, a factor often associated with drug addiction, must be reduced or eliminated in order for drug dependent individuals to reenter society. To examine the extent to which individual violence associated with drug addiction was controllable by the Odyssey House drug addiction rehabilitation program, the violence potential of 47…

Several related studies of empathy and altruism in children were conducted to answer such questions as: (1) What are the very early signs of empathy and altruism in children? (2) What kinds of transformations in these behaviors take place during development? and (3) How do rearing experiences influence these behaviors? Data related to these…

This study of the interaction between first- and second-born preschool-aged siblings in a naturalistic setting investigates imitative, prosocial and agonistic (aggressive) behavior in terms of age, sex and spacing variables. Thirty-four dyads of same sex siblings were observed for two 1-hour periods in their homes. The younger siblings averaged 20…

This leaders' guide, composed of three sections, is based on other booklets of the "Choices and Careers" series. "Traditional Roles" uses "Being an Indian Woman" for background information and promotes discussion of traditional roles of Indian women and points out stereotypes still existing. Bridging the gap between…

The main body of this pamphlet presents science career exploration activities for women in the form of six modules. Complete modules can be used as presented or activities may be adapted or borrowed to suit individual situations. The modules are titled: (1) Turning A Girl Onto Science Careers; (2) What Do I Want Out of Life?; (3) How Do Parents…

Suggestions for teachers interested in helping students learn strategies to cope with adolescent problems through writing are presented in this paper. Among the methods discussed for meeting the students' needs for models, self-competence, and peer status are: arranging for professional writers, or the teachers themselves, to share their work with…

This paper reports the findings of a study determining the feasibility of establishing a research training program for women and minorities. Focused on are the career characteristics of women and minority junior faculty at four year institutions in the mid-Atlantic region, their research training, experience, and need for training as well as…

A program is described in which physically disabled adults were hired as teacher aides to work in mainstreamed classrooms. It was found that these aides not only served as role models for handicapped children but also increased the sensitivity of normal students. (JD)

Viewpoints about women in academic leadership roles were obtained from women administrators and experts on women in power in academe. Data cited indicate that there are few women at the top. Cultural practices like sports have influenced men to need to win; women acquire interpersonal skills and learn to achieve their ends by less direct means…

A profile of a male sixth-grade teacher is presented with the objective of demonstrating how his perception of his class determined his decision making and leadership style. The teacher was observed over a full school year. This teacher perceived his class as a cohesive, interacting group and he, as its leader, demonstrated the behaviors he wished…

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationships between four independent variables and a fifth dependent variable - juvenile delinquency. The four independent variables were: (1) perception by youth of parental acceptance or rejection; (2) normative orientation of parents--conformist or deviant; (3) normative orientation of reference…

The academic productivity of four groups was measured: male Ph.D's who had male dissertation advisors; female Ph.D's who had female advisors; female Ph.D's who had male advisors; and male Ph.D's who had female advisors. Academic productivity was measured by the quantity of research published by these two groups for a four-year period following…

This paper presents a study designed to produce a change in the behavior and self-esteem of a 9-year-old boy who had been diagnosed as having learning disabilities and poor visual-motor ability. The boy was described by his teachers as having a very short attention span and as exhibiting disruptive behaviors, such as ignoring teacher requests,…

The objective of this paper was to investigate the utility of the Ginzberg developmental model for explaining differences in the types or occupational status of the role models of Negro and white rural youth at two stages of adolescence. Data were obtained from 484 youth residing in East Texas in their sophomore and senior years in high school. In…