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Direct linkGoldberg, Abbie E.; Smith, JuliAnna Z. – Family Relations, 2008
This study examines predictors of social support and mental health among 36 lesbian and 39 heterosexual couples who were waiting to adopt. Lesbian preadoptive partners perceived less support from family than heterosexual partners but similar levels of support from friends. Lesbian and heterosexual partners reported similar levels of well-being.…
Descriptors: Adoption, Depression (Psychology), Social Support Groups, Homosexuality
Harris, Vicki S.; McHale, Susan M. – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 1989
A study of 30 mothers with mentally retarded children and 30 with only nonretarded children found no overall group differences in maternal well-being. Child welfare issues and restrictive time demands were the most intense family problems reported by mothers with retarded children. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Family Problems, Mental Retardation, Mothers
England, J. Lynn; Albrect, Stan – 1985
Three intermountain communities in Colorado and Utah were studied to determine the impact of rapid development on residents of rural communities, especially on their views of the world and their personal well-being, and to assess the degree to which energy boomtowns experience the social disruption suggested in the classical boomtown studies. Two…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Attitude Change, Community Attitudes, Community Satisfaction
Peer reviewedEdington, Everett D.; Gardener, Clark E. – Education, 1984
A study of elementary and secondary schools in Montana addressed the relationship between school size and student scores concerning the individual and society, e.g., fitness, citizenship, careers, and environmental issues. Although few correlations were significant, the majority of the results indicated that smaller schools received higher scores…
Descriptors: Careers, Citizenship Responsibility, Comparative Analysis, Educational Objectives
Download full textMichalopoulos, Charles; Schwartz, Christine – 2000
The impacts of 20 welfare-to-work programs across the United States were evaluated to determine which clients derive the greatest benefits from different approaches to moving individuals from welfare to work. Of the 20 programs examined, 7 were characterized as employment focused, 5 provided a mix of first activities without an employment focus, 4…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Basic Skills, Client Characteristics (Human Services), Comparative Analysis
