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Zillmann, Dolf; Bryant, Jennings – Communication Research: An International Quarterly, 1986
Concludes that subjects with considerable prior exposure to common, nonviolent pornography preferred to watch uncommon pornography. Male nonstudents preferred it almost exclusively, as did male students to a lesser extent. Females also exhibited this consumption preference, though it was far less pronounced, especially in female students. (JD)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavior Theories, Behavioral Science Research, Communication Research
Dashefsky, Arnold – Ethnicity, 1975
It is suggested that the study of ethnic identity may rely on one of at least four theoretical frameworks: sociocultural, interactionist, group dynamicist; and psychoanalytic. For each of these frameworks the major assumptions and derived propositions are set forth and an illustrative example of the treatment of ethnic identity is discussed. (EH)
Descriptors: Behavior Theories, Behavioral Science Research, Conceptual Schemes, Ethnic Groups
Havighurst, Robert J. – 1970
The usefulness of the social class construct for life-cycle research is discussed in this paper. Social class is defined as used in the paper, and as it is generally used by students of the human life cycle. It is further evaluated as a descriptor, and a predictor of behaviors and attitudes. The construct seems to be most useful in studies of…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Behavior Theories, Behavioral Science Research, Conflict
Rohner, Ronald P. – 1976
The objective of this research paper is to present evidence showing that sex differences in aggression are universal, but that within limits the differences are also highly susceptible to experiential modification. Aggression is defined as any behavior that intends to hurt a person or a thing, physically or verbally. Investigation was conducted…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Aggression, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Theories
Rubel, Robert J. – 1979
This volume summarizes, analyzes, and discusses the 52 papers on theoretical perspectives of school crime and poverty solicited by the National Council on Crime and Delinquency (NCCD) for the purpose of illuminating findings from the "Safe School Study Report to Congress." It also analyzes 12 papers not included in the original NCCD…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Behavior Theories, Behavioral Science Research, Delinquent Behavior