This paper presents a synthesis of research findings pertaining to exemplar selection patterns, focusing on sex, race, and age of both exemplars and their admirers. The purpose is to place athletic exemplar selections within the context of exemplar selections in general. Conclusions and implications are discussed. (MT)

Investigated attitudes toward interracial dating by surveying 400 individuals from integrated community. As predicted, men were more positive than women, the young were more positive than the old, and Caucasian Americans were somewhat more positive than African Americans in their attitudes. (Author/NB)

Examines the effect of age, race, and gender on global and domain-specific self-concepts among American children (N=2,188). Further investigation of multidimensional self-concept is necessary to provide additional support for the claim that global and domain-specific self-concepts are minimally influenced by age, race, and gender. (Author/JDM)

Purpose of study was to identify reasons persons with spinal cord injury attribute to their unemployment status, and determine if different demographic categories hold different beliefs in this regard. Participants (n=231) completed the Multidimensional Adjustment Profile. Inability to physically perform same type of work was primary reason cited.…

Examined changes in the age patterns of U.S. male and female suicide rates from 1934 to 1983. Found among Whites the age patterns of male and female suicide rates have become less concordant since about 1960. Found the age patterns of non-Whites have become more concordant since the mid-1950s. Identifies problems accounting for these changes.…

The life tables in this report are current life tables for the United States based on age-specific death rates in 1997. Beginning with the 1997 tables, U.S. life tables have been constructed with a new methodology that is similar to that used in the decennial life tables. Life expectancy and other tables are shown for the first time for ages 85 to…

Investigated the relationship between fatigue, age, and gender among African Americans, Caucasians, and Latinos. Survey results found significant age and gender interactions among African Americans and Caucasians. African American women and older African American men had the highest fatigue rates. There was no significant difference in levels of…

This study examined changes in touch interaction among primary school children. The findings support the generalization that sexual taboos and racial discrimination are important in the reduction of touch from kindergarten to sixth grade. (JMB)

Aging and housing professionals must reexamine housing policy and practices, and reshape housing opportunities for older persons without undermining their preferences and values. A nationwide survey of 1,500 adults age 60 and older was conducted to determine their housing needs, concerns, and preferences. The results revealed that 70% of…

This document presents mortality statistics for 1985 for the entire United States. Data analysis and discussion of these factors is included: death and death rates; death rates by age, sex, and race; expectation of life at birth and at specified ages; causes of death; infant mortality; and maternal mortality. Highlights reported include: (1) the…

The findings of this study indicate that development and use of separate standards for height and weight in children of black, white, and yellow skin color should be recommended. (DM)

Examination of national mortality data revealed no overall change in suicide rates from 1979 to 1984. Only main effects for race, sex, and age group were significant predictors of total suicide rates. Males were at greater risk for suicide than same-race females; rates of suicide increased with age. African-American adolescents were racial group…

Investigates the practicality of extending the Multidimensional Self Concept Scale (MSCS) norms downward for use with third and fourth grade students from a predominantly African-American sample. Internal consistency for the MSCS for third- and fourth-grade students was comparable to fifth- and sixth-grade students in the sample. (Author/MKA)

This paper discusses the concept of equality and its role in the politics and economics of distributing social goods, costs, authority, and value. Specifically addressed is the question of who is to be made equal to whom. Various definitions to be considered in answering this question are examined: (1) simple subject-regarding equality; (2)…

This study sought to determine the factors associated with the effectiveness of the nutrition education program among economically disadvantaged youth of St. Landry Parish, La. Sex, race, and age differences were found relative to food consumption. Farm youth and those with gardens tended to have a better diet. (Author/DM)