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Peer reviewedBuczynski, Patricia L. – Research in Higher Education, 1991
A study (n=139 students) used hierarchical structural equation modeling to examine the relationship between intellectual development and identity from the beginning of the freshman year through the end of the sophomore year. Results suggest that the college freshman's sense of identity is important in later intellectual development. Intervention…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, College Sophomores, College Students, Higher Education
Peer reviewedHarms, Jeanne McLain; Lettow, Lucille J. – Social Education, 1997
Asserts that using children's literature to present life stories can reinforce young children's understanding of life span and help them better understand how goals formed in childhood may help determine an individual's future. Briefly reviews and recommends 15 children's books focused on life stories and decision making. (MJP)
Descriptors: Biographies, Childrens Literature, Cognitive Development, Elementary Education
Astin, Alexander W. – 1993
This book presents the extensive results of a study of how students are affected by their college experiences. Chapter 1 discusses the question of how to assess the impact of the college experience and outlines the overall design of the study. Chapter 2 describes each of the 135 college environmental measures and 57 "student involvement" measures…
Descriptors: Career Development, Cognitive Development, College Environment, College Students
