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Cleveland, Martha – Journal of Divorce, 1979
This paper presents the author's clinical impressions concerning the sexual dimension in the lives of recently divorced or divorcing middle-aged men and women. It discusses sexual behavior in middle-years divorce, identifying four main avenues of sexual outlet as well as the motivational elements that underlie this behavior. (Author)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Patterns, Divorce, Middle Aged Adults
Comstock, George – Television & Children, 1983
Defines pornography, the aspect of sexuality which evokes most attention from the media, and discusses findings of the President's Commission on Obscenity and Pornography and of psychologists who have recently found that exposure to a portrayal where violence and sex are coupled does increase subsequent aggression toward a female. (MBR)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Males, Mass Media Effects, Media Research
Shea, B. Christine – 1984
Although inconsistent, research findings indicate that men and women self-disclose differently in terms of depth and frequency and interpret disclosures differently during varying stages of their relationships. A review of the literature concerning communication within stable, enduring relationships reveals that, overall, there are no apparent sex…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Communication Research, Interaction, Interpersonal Communication
Roberts, Elizabeth – Television & Children, 1983
Defines sexuality, describes the process of informal sexual learning as children acquire meanings and values from their social environment (e.g., parents, mass media, and people around them), and discusses the consequences for teenagers of adults' unwillingness to communicate openly and honestly with them about sexual issues. (MBR)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Patterns, Communication (Thought Transfer), Females
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Whitehead, Marian – English in Education, 1980
Analyzes the way fairy tales reflect and clarify real-life situations, human behavior, and moral values, enabling children to contemplate powerful and urgent themes. (GT)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Child Development, Childhood Attitudes, Childrens Literature
Zimiles, Herbert – 1982
A study was based on retrospective descriptions obtained from interviews with a large number of teachers who have taught for over 20 years. Three areas of change in students were consistently noted in the descriptions: children today know more, are freer, and grow up more rapidly. More autonomous, and armed with greater knowledge, children emerge…
Descriptors: Attention Span, Behavior Patterns, Child Development, Elementary Secondary Education