This study examined the linkages between identity formation and romantic attachment in an ethnically diverse sample of high school (n=189) and college students (n=324). Individuals in the foreclosed identity status group had significantly lower relationship avoidance scores than the diffused identity status group, and the foreclosed group had…

This study examined how relocation to a new community affects intimacy and companionship in close friendships by comparing experiences of early adolescents who began their 7th or 8th grade school year in a new community (111 boys, 96 girls) with those of residentially stable agemates (30 boys, 38 girls). Drawing from a developmental contextual,…

The study sought to investigate male and female roles in intimate sexual relationships and their implications for HIV/AIDS among students in institutions of Higher Education in Zimbabwe. The sample (N = 118) voluntarily participated in this study. Fifty-eight participants came from a church related university while 60 were from a state owned.…

Objective: The number of youth in residential care programs who have been abused is high. The relationship between childhood abuse victimization and adult intimate partner violence (IPV) is well documented. This study compared the rates of IPV 16 years after individuals had participated in a long-term residential care program with individuals…

This study examined social support within the context of social interaction, looking at social support as a component of naturally occurring social interaction, exploring the amount of support reported as being actually received rather than the amount perceived as available, and analyzing the relationship between other components of social…

Relations between older adults and their adult offspring have been of considerable interest to social gerontologists. This study was conducted to examine patterns of intergenerational interaction and contact in a community setting. Telephone interviews were conducted with 400 residents over the age of 60. Items in the interview were taken from…

Reviews research specific to the effects of parental divorce on adults in terms of relationship issues. Specific purposes of this review are to (a) explore research specific to intimacy and marital attitudes in adult children of divorce, (b) inform couple and family counselors of effects of parental divorce, and (c) relay implications for…

Describes the role of the psychologist in the evaluation of erectile dysfunction. Reviews current diagnostic criteria and provides a historical overview of the topic. Summarizes current epidemiologic knowledge, including data on prevalence and research on cognitive, affective, dydactic, and lifestyle etiologic risk factors. Discusses assessment…

This study assesses counseling teachers' and counseling students' perceptions regarding dual relationships in mentoring, friendships, monetary interactions, informal social interactions, and romantic-sexual relationships. Results indicate faculty-student and gender differences, with women more likely to rate actions as unethical. (JPS)

Examined attributions of 141 young adults about their relationships with their parents and intimate others. Found that attributions that individuals made about positive aspects of their relationships with their mothers and attributions about negative aspects of relationships with their fathers were related to attributions in intimate relationship.…

Concepts from R. J. Sternberg's triangular theory of love are used to provide a framework for understanding creative achievement. The combination of intimacy, passion, and commitment is viewed as the major determinant of eminent achievement. Special attention is paid to Wallas's (1926) description of stages in the creative process, and educational…

Presents an example of an enrichment course that focuses on the linkage of education and practice (in the field of social work) through creative methods involving poetry and music. Notes implications for further application and research. (RS)

Examines the relationship between trainees' conjugal family experience, current intergenerational family relationships, and the client's perception of therapeutic alliance with first-year-practicum family trainees (N=74) and their clients (N=90). Results indicate a moderately significant relationship between conjugal family experience and…

Examines the impact of nonverbal cues on participants' and observers' perceptions of relational messages in an experiment in which participants interacted with a confederate who systematically varied his or her communication style. Finds that nonverbal indicators of involvement and pleasantness were systematically related to relational message…

Examines intimacy and sexual satisfaction in unmarried couple relationships and the role that gender plays with a sample of college students (N=159). Women reported more intimacy and sexual satisfaction than men. Warns that a cautious interpretation of the results is appropriate given the small and specific sample size. Discusses future research.…