The specific goal of this study was two-fold: to determine those characteristics of the entering freshman that predict his participation in campus demonstrations and to investigate the relation between participation in protest as a freshman and attitude changes during the first year of college. (Author)

Previous cross-sectional research and this longitudinal study confirm that there is a statistically significant increase in I-P scores (Greater intellectual orientation) as students progress through a college program. All such studies have been based upon grouped data. It should be noted, however, that while a majority of subjects increased their…

The study concludes that the trend toward more individualization and greater activism would seem to lead to difficulty in distinguishing Greeks from the rest of the student body. (Author)

Reevaluates Wilder's (1972) findings in response to the reactions of Jakobsen and Strange. Tests the hypothesis that Greeks have an anti-intellectual impact on their membership. Questions the definition of Greeks as "dependent." (Author/ABB)

Communication using neurolinguistic programming (NLP) was examined by comparing message directness. The NLP made students more relaxed but no more positive in their attitudes. (Author)

The purpose of the study was to provide information about the initial differences between students entering coed and single-sex university dormitories and to identify the different effects of these living arrangements on male and female students. Results suggest that there may be important stresses in coed living, especially for females. (Author)

Extends the work of Wilde et al. (1978), in a longitudinal study of attitude change in college students (N=2,178). Compares "Greeks,""ex-Greeks," and independents on family and peer independence, liberalism, cultural sophistication, and social conscience. Found that year of enrollment was more prominent than was Greek affiliation in inhibiting…

Attitudes of sampled Kent State University students, after the tragedy of May 4, 1970, seemed to indicate they felt Kent State was more prominent but less mature and stable than it was prior to the events. Some decreased acceptance of nontraditional attitudes was also indicated. (Author)

A follow-up of adults who obtained continuing education counseling revealed the majority made personally satisfying attitudinal or behavioral changes such as returning to school, but did not attribute the change made directly to counseling. Changers scored significantly higher on the powerful others subscale than did nonchangers. (Author)

The purpose of this study was to develop and investigate the effects of a race relations communication program on facilitative responding ability, racial attitude change, and the reduction of racial anxiety of Black and white fraternity pledges. Statistical analysis of pre-post differences did not yield any significant results. (Author)

Career choices for college women now depend upon different factors from those in the past. The new determinants have relevance for counselors and other college professionals. Despite contrary pressures, women are moving in the direction of economic independence and a high level of professional aspiration. (Author)

Results of the study, designed to determine if student and parent attitudes concerning religion, politics, sexual behavior, student self government, social behavior, and living regulations change significantly after the student has attended a university, show that student attitude change are increasingly incongruent with parents' except for living…

Married and single male and female college students of 1966, 1973, and 1976 are compared in their perceptions of female sex role--self, ideal woman, and man's ideal woman. Differences between perceptions of the ideal woman espoused by males and females were the most significant findings. (Author)

Surveyed college students (N=4,885) in 1969, 1973, 1977, and 1981 to examine changes in sexual attitudes and behavior. Results indicated sexual activity and permissiveness increased between 1969 and 1977, especially for women, but moderated by 1981. (JAC)

This study, which used a sample of freshmen and upperclassmen living in residence halls to find their attitudes over time toward themselves and toward others, occurred at a time when living styles for residence halls had been liberalized. Shifts in attitudes of various groups within the different environments were reviewed. (Author)