Stressed female students with gynecological problems showed reductions in anxiety, stress, and gynecological symptoms following anxiety management training. A two-year follow-up study showed continued change. (Author)

A four-year follow-up study of underachieving college freshmen measured changes in the self-concept of those still in college and those who had dropped out. Significant differences generally favored college seniors. Findings also indicate that dropping out of college may be a positive experience. (Author)

Compared college experiences, adult accomplishment, and employment history of 281 former student government participants and 203 nonparticipants. Results revealed no unique long-term effects from student government participation. However, student activity in general was related to job satisfaction and well-being. (JAC)

The results of this study suggest that marathon groups may be an effective method for fostering the process of personal growth and self actualization in relatively healthy, growth seeking college students. (Author)

The purpose of this study was to investigate the characteristics of high risk college students who graduate. High risk students are those students who, when compared with other entering students, do not meet set criteria (test scores, high school rank) but who show some promise of success. (JC)

A reliable criterion system was developed for responses to a follow-up questionnaire and precounseling goal check list to appraise the effects of counseling. (Author)

All of the 91 C(Communication)-group participants over a three-year period at Montgomery County Community College were asked to complete a follow-up questionnaire about their group experiences. The results from 68 individuals indicated a positive reaction to the groups with respondents especially valuing the group atmosphere. (Author)

The purpose of this study is to investigate whether differing time intervals between the conclusion of the Summer Orienation Program at Colorado State University and the follow-up assessment of the program yield different results. Such differentiation was not found. (Author/RP)

Analysis of a national sample of college students followed over a nine-year period indicated that postsecondary educational attainment had no significant relationship to changes in the values attached to humanitarian and civic involvement. (Author)

Explored the relationship of time of withdrawal to students' academic enrollment and performance using a follow-up procedure with 469 undergraduates. Students withdrawing late had lower grade point averages, were more often on academic probation, more often withdrew because of academic difficulties, and had more previous withdrawals. (Author/MCF)

Examined the consistency of student identification with subcultures in the Clark-Trow typology and determined that identification with a subculture during the undergraduate years is associated with choices 10 years later. (Author)

Clients (N=20) at a university counseling center who had been placed on a waiting list and then did not show for their counseling appointment were polled regarding the current status of their problem. Results suggest that no-shows still have their problem and seek help from others. (Author)

The major conclusion of this study is that junior college students appear to have goals in attending college that are very similar in distribution to those of students at other types of colleges and universities. (Author)

Behavioral and subjective report measures indicated that some form of undecidedness, tentativeness, or uncertainty about choice of major existed in at least three out of four college freshmen. A two-year follow-up indicated a relationship between uncertainty about major choice and attrition. (Author)

The purpose of this research was to demonstrate that an audiotape desensitization treatment procedure, administered over a 19-day period, would be an effective means of treating test-taking anxiety. Subjects were students seeking treatment from a university counseling center. Results indicated that the treated subjects showed significant…