For the 326 college freshmen studied, neither birth order nor sibling gender was found to relate significantly to first-quarter college grade point average (GPA). Female subjects earned significantly higher GPAs than males. Results supplied little support for the commonly assumed achievement superiority of first-born children. (Author/SJL)

Questionnaires were distributed to 130 single undergraduate students to elicit opinions concerning premarital sexual behaviors. Found statistically significant differences between the opinions of males and females. Significant differences were also found between the opinions of religious and nonreligious subjects. (Author)

Compared 19 pregnant and 20 nulliparous Black teenage women on personal and family history and psychosocial adjustment. The pregnant group had lower maternal educational level, later sex education, more brothers, better family adjustment, but poorer vocational adjustment, suggesting distinct characteristics but not family or psychological…

Examined motivationally related variables among three types of students. In particular, students' perceptions of competence, control, and academic coping as well as parental, teacher, and peer autonomy support were investigated. Significant group differences were found on measures of perceived competence, academic coping, and parental autonomy…

Surveys literature on adolescents with respect to the possible causes of the educational lag in Hispanic youth. Presents possible contributing factors to the education lag, including culture shock many young Hispanics experience upon entrance into school. Offers suggestions for strategies to improve attainment levels of Hispanic American Youth.…