Analyzed attitudes of suicidal ideators (n=104) and nonideators (n=104) at elementary, middle, and high school levels. Findings from responses to Student Attitude Measure revealed that ideators' attitudes were significantly more negative than those of nonideators. Some grade level and gender differences were found. (Author/NB)

This exploratory study asked a number of teachers in a Midwest school system if they believed adolescents in general have a more flexible attitude toward female gender roles than older generations do. Over 90% answered yes. It then examined whether adolescents' attitudes toward flexible gender roles were indeed more flexible than those of older…

Reports on a study of adolescents that probes the relationship between the attitudes of grade 6 students toward their school subjects, adult occupations and their actual course of study five years later. Findings indicate there is almost no connection between these attitudes and their course of study in grade 11. Discusses other findings. (KW)

Analyzed differences in school behavior and achievement among students (n=530) in grades six through nine from intact, reconstituted, and single-parent families. Students from intact, two-parent families had fewer absences and tardies, higher grade point averages, and fewer negative and more positive teacher behavioral ratings than did those from…