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Nisbet, Jan; York, Prudence – Education and Training in Mental Retardation, 1989
Observations and interviews with six young adults having moderate and severe mental disabilities, as well as with their employers, parents, residential service providers, and teachers, were conducted to determine their degree of satisfaction with their jobs in integrated workplaces. Certain consistent behaviors were identified that indicated job…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Behavior Patterns, Interviews, Job Satisfaction
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Matson, Johnny L.; And Others – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1991
Social skills and levels of inappropriate assertiveness/impulsiveness were assessed using the Matson Evaluation of Social Skills with Youngsters, with 17 autistic children (ages 2-21) and 17 matched nonautistic children. Significant differences in both appropriate and inappropriate social behaviors were found. Results suggest the importance of…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Autism, Basic Skills, Behavior Patterns
Bachman, Jerald G.; Johnston, Lloyd D.; O'Malley, Patrick M. – 1996
The purpose of this paper is to provide a detailed description of the Monitoring the Future research design, including sampling, data collection procedures, measurement content, and questionnaire format. Monitoring the Future is designed to assess the changing lifestyles, values, and preferences of American youth on a continuing basis. Since the…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, Cultural Context, Drug Use