Data for the study were collected during the period from October, 1964, through January, 1968.

To evaluate the Curriculum for Children's Effective Peer and Teacher Skills (ACCEPTS) program, 28 handicapped elementary-aged children were divided into groups receiving either social skills training plus contingency management, social skills training only, or a control group. (MC)

Investigates relationships between sense of alienation, academic achievement, and school behavior for Black and White students in 10th through 12th grades. Examines possible differences between racial groups and predicts that alienation is inversely related to achievement and social involvement and positively associated with behavioral…

The psychological aspects of a child's reaction to major burn injuries include acute emotional reactions resulting from upsetting reactions of family members and unfamiliar hospital surroundings. Emotional and social adjustment problems of severely scarred children are viewed, and suggestions are made as to what health professionals might do to…

Studied a non-self-selected sample of chemically dependent people instructed in meditation techniques. Differences established upon training termination were no longer evident in the instructed group after six months. Subjects who reported continuing at least minimal meditative practices, however, showed differences in social adjustment, work…

A social effectiveness program which teaches positive social behavior to socially handicapped children is described. The social effectiveness training inservice program agenda includes: (1) establishing expectations for social behavior; (2) introducing and strengthening new skills; and (3) positive feedback and ignore-attend-praise strategies. (JN)

Describes a project with two aims: (1) to develop, with the help of practicing teachers, strategies and ideas that would be of benefit to young socially handicapped children, and (2) to evaluate these strategies in a controlled environment. (CT)

Reports how new professionals in one institution experienced the three first-year tasks--job mastery, social adjustment and professional development. (Author)

Investigated the relationship between shift schedules and mental health, job satisfaction, social participation, organizational commitment, anticipated turnover, absenteeism and tardiness among nurses (N=440). Results indicated that workers on fixed work schedules would be better off than workers on rotating work schedules. (Author)

Reviews evidence suggesting that pupils' social adaptation may be a significant factor in the academic and administrative functions of the high school. Identifies (1) perceived inability to influence events or individuals in the school, and (2) sense of involvement with or isolation from the school system as factors in social adaptation.…

Studied effects on nursing home residents playing a discussion-stimulating board game called "Angels and Devils." Results indicate a high incidence of sensory deprivation and social isolation effects. These do not correlate with length of institutionalization, amount of social contact, or degree of medical restriction. (Author)

A two-part study was undertaken to test common criticisms of programs for gifted high school students. The study provided no data to support the contention that gifted programs breed elitism, snobbery, indifference, conceit, or any other negative quality. (Author/DLS)