Surveyed counselors' (n=739) involvement as clients, explored whether counselors value seeing therapists of similar theoretical orientation to their own, and examined characteristics were important in choosing therapist. Eighty percent of respondents had attended counseling, with women seeking counseling at significantly higher rates than men.…

Examined the differences in importance attributed to values relative to other values. Students (N=131) completed Rokeach's Value Survey. Results showed some significant differences depending on career orientation (business or liberal arts) and gender but no significant differences for the vast majority of values. (JAC)

Presents a measure of mental health values based on a survey of patients, mental health workers, and students who described traits related to mental health. The Mental Health Values Questionnaire was administered to 256 students, resulting in findings of significant sex differences and religious influences. (JAC)

Gifted high school students (N=58) responded to a values survey consisting of two sets of 18 values: instrumental values and terminal values. Results showed no differences by sex in value patterns, academic performance, and self-concept. Suggests that sex-role stereotyped expectations still persist for the gifted in school and society. (RC)

Examines changes in religion and related values by race and sex at one university by comparing questionnaire responses of incoming freshmen in 1973 (N=270) and in 1983 (N=389). Results indicated a decline in religious orthodoxy from 1973 to 1983. Sex and racial differences are discussed. (NRB)

Surveyed 316 men and women from 3 age categories (20-29, 35-55, and 65 or older) about their major regrets and priorities in life. The most frequently cited regrets were related to missed educational opportunities and failure to have been more assertive and to have taken more risks. Differences were found between age groups; gender differences…

Gender trends for self-reported work values of nontraditional college students were surveyed in 1982 (N=384) and in 1992 (N+335). Changes in men's and women's value preferences were studied over time. More similarities than differences were found for men's and women's value preferences for both decades within groups. Additional findings are…

Measured the effect of confidentiality, parental influence, and peer influence on the moral judgment of ninth-grade students (N=274). Participants completed the Defining Issues Test and were told results would be either confidential or shared with parents or peers. Results suggest the moral judgment of ninth graders is not stable. (JAC)