Examined the relationship among selected ascribed and achieved traits and their relationship to occupational attainment, using a longitudinal sample of males (N=583). Data suggest that achieved and ascribed variables do not operate seperately. Residence in childhood and number of siblings had a significant effect on adult job status. (JAC)

Results of 1983 National Society of Professional Engineers salary survey are reported and discussed. In addition, income is reported (in bar graph format) by employer industry/service, major branch of engineering, supervisory/managerial responsibility, level of professional responsibility, regional status, length of experience, metropolitan area,…

Examines the value premises underlying the "information versus instruction" debate in reference librarianship in light of the technological design issues now facing librarianship. Economic and technological developments that may affect the future of reference services are described. A 32-item reference list is included. (Author/JL)

Studied fathers' participation in childrearing among 128 Swedish parents. Results showed most couples, even in dual-career households, do not share childcare equally. Socialization and work-related structural obstacles, especially related to the wife's occupation, were the most important variables. (Author/JAC)

Describes employment characteristics and employment settings of American Psychological Association Members. Examines characteristics of respondents in each setting, underemployment, time spent in various activities, and salaries. Discusses employment trends and the continuing need for data on employment and utilization of pscyhologists.…

Analyzes variations in the age distribution of individuals at selection to three prominent positions in the academic-professional community. Cross-sectional variations in age at selection seem to be correlated with variations in the levels of codification among the disciplines. Suggests there has been a tendency toward older selectees over time.…

Questionnaires relating to employment status, job satisfaction, and job search methods were completed by graduates of a program in human services (N=156). Results indicated that graduates are finding employment with human service agencies and are satisfied with other positions. Field experiences often provided employment opportunities. (RC)

Presents a theoretical perspective that integrates elements of social structural and social psychological explanations of spouse abuse. Suggests certain types of status inconsistency and status incompatibility involve very high risks of spouse abuse, particularly life-threatening violence. Other types of inconsistency seem to protect couples from…

Census data on women's earnings, occupational status, and educational attainment in the urban South in 1970 show that Black women, particularly younger ones with at least some college education, have made substantial gains in earnings and occupational status relative to equally educated White women. (Author/RW)

Education and income had a strong impact on the job satisfaction-life satisfaction relationship. Occupation had a modest effect; self-employment had a stronger one. Age and job longevity had a strong curvilinear effect. These relationships become more relevant over time. (Author/JAC)

In this 10-year study of older male workers in nonmetropolitan areas, employment status, income, health, life outlook, and social ties were investigated. In most cases, adverse conditions were related to occupational class rather than age or other factors. (SK)

Expressed vocational choices correctly predicted actual occupations 2 years after high school for 38 percent of the total sample. When certainty level was added to expressed choice, prediction rates were 43 percent for very sure choosers, 38 percent for fairly sure choosers, and 28 percent who were not sure. (Author)

Focusing on dual-earner families, this study found that most working wives hold full-time jobs, are younger on average, better educated, and less likely to have preschool children than are wives who are not employed. An annotated bibliography on dual-career families is appended. (LRA)

Examining the impact on women's employment of the changing family structure, the authors found (1) a decline in the effect of marital status on women's employment; (2) no decline in the effect of child status; and (3) a more complex relationship between race and employment status. (SK)

Young boys and girls selected toys and occupations according to three instructional sets: choose for a girl, choose for a boy, and choose the best one. Results indicated that selections were in accordance with stereotypes. The best toys and occupations were more sex-typed as masculine. (Author/RC)