Using data from a longitudinal study of a marriage cohort, relationships between various measures of income (antecedent, current and expected future income, as well as measures of income change) are examined. The income variable which most consistently accounts for variation in fertility is wife's income. (Author)

Identifies main work sequences of women during the first three stages of marriage and considers the influence of level of education, birthplace, and year of marriage on work sequence. An A.I.D. analysis illustrates characteristics of women most likely to adopt a given pattern of work. (Author)

Using data collected from a previous pilot study, it was concluded that the primary indicators of masculinity and femininity are appearance and behavior. Presented at the American Psychological Association Convention, Washington, D.C., 1976. (Author)

Compares a female caregiver's interactions with children characterized as Type A, impatient and competitive, to her interactions with children who are characterized as patient and non-competitive, Type B. The effects of the caregiver's behavior patterns (Type A or B) on the interaction process are also analyzed. (JMB)

Reveals that, when exposed to poll results, blue-collar workers react negatively and white-collar workers react positively to those results. Supports the theory that an opinion poll itself can play a role as a reference group. (RL)

Violence among the Qualla Cherokees is due mainly to intensive in-group tensions generated by the restrictive reservation environment. Marginal enculturation, limited social mobility, complex subcultural interaction, and alcohol are all contributing factors. (Author/NQ)

To the extent that brain dysfunction is present in violence-prone groups, one may expect that assessment of simple perceptual and cognitive abilities may facilitate significantly the detection of subjects prone to violent behavior. This research examines the ability of neuropsychological tests to discriminate between violent and nonviolent…

Tests the hypothesis that a response to a given feedback statement will be its reciprocal. In Phase 1, a pool of feedback statements was written and scaled along dimensions of power (dominance-submission) and affect (affection-hostility). In Phase 2, these statements were used as the basis for giving feedback and replying to it. (Author)

If factual information is given, if the method is easily accessible and acceptable, and if they have come to terms with their own sexuality, most young women will accept the responsibility of preventing an unwanted pregancy. (JD)

Notes that party decomposition is likely to continue. The probable future pattern is one where the major parties continue to exert influence on the voting choices of the American public, but where many voters are available for mobilization by competing movements. (Author/AM)

As demographic subgroups have become more homogeneous in their voting preferences, attitudes of individuals have become important factors in explaining voting tendencies. Voting on tax issues becomes a way of expressing reactions to the quality of services received and to the politics of government officials. (Author)

The results from this study indicate that on the basis of annual participation rates, distinct groups of recreation users do exist for some outdoor activities; the question is raised of how best public resources for recreation should be distributed. (JD)

Based on a five-year study of 15 mothers who gave birth to a stillborn or lost their baby in the first 24 hours, this is a preliminary report of ways women and significant people around them cope with loss of their wished-for child, and occasions of vulnerability. (Author)