The article reviews the literature on siblings of disabled children in terms of the factors influencing sibling relationships such as size of family, birth order and gender of siblings, severity of handicap, parental attitudes, and residence of the handicapped child. Four research questions are posed. (Author/DB)

Reviews behavioral, medical, and social science literature to illustrate the complexity and multidisciplinary nature of the job loss experience and provides a conceptual model to examine individual responses to job loss. Emphasizes the importance of including organizational-relevant variables in individual level conceptualizations and proposed…

"Culture" needs no sharpening. It works well as a global term, designating the many diverse material and ideational phenomena that social scientists traditionally perceive as culture. Pleas and attempts to define culture anew, however well-meaning and creative, are irrelevant to the conduct of cross-cultural research. (Author)

The article presents results of a survey of handicap research in Denmark since 1975, describes recent progress in research activities, and offers recommendations regarding three issues in interdisciplinary research (cooperation, information, education). (CL)

Considers the nature of language play and its role in children's acquisition of their mother tongue. Particular attention is given to the effects of social context on and developmental trends in language play. Needs and directions for future research are indicated. (RH)

Discusses historic technological barriers to use of the brain in teaching/learning theories, compares medical profession's early move to biological research to educators' long reticence, describes new computer-based brain monitoring technology, and proposes greater involvement of educators in brain research and related technological developments.…

Discusses potential uses of microcomputers for older adults including educational uses, record keeping, leisure activities and games, home employment, and intergenerational contacts. Research is needed on the attitudes of the elderly toward computers in terms of job opportunities and continuing education. (JAC)

Identifies and discusses altruism as a basic trait of human character and behavior and explores its possible implications for the dying person. Observable in hospitals and literary-aesthetic representations, altruism is a part of the infinite variety of humanity's perceptions, activities, and experiences that make up the mosaic of life and death.…

Indicates that research is needed about proprietary schools in two areas: a database of information about career schools and students in specific areas so that institutional planners can make good decisions; and information on current and prospective students. (JOW)

Proposes priorities for future research on reading. (DD)

This paper surveys forensics research broadly over the last 26 years and argues for research that more comprehensively accounts for forensics in its full range of activity. Forensics research has historically tended to focus on one area of competition. The paper argues for more research that conceptualizes the activity across these practices and…

This descriptive analysis of institutions includes frequency and rates of participation, regional and Canadian representation, and the involvement of nonacademic departments. (PS)

Author, addressing potential Ph.D. candidates, outlines a route to a respectable problem for research,'' involving extensive reading. (Author/SP)

Developing a rationale and implementing research strategies for the vocational evaluation process is vital for rehabilitation personnel. (Author/AG)