This article is a comparative discussion of women's and men's development through an analysis of two current influential works. The discussion focuses upon the themes found in "Women's Ways of Knowing: The Development of Self, Voice and Mind" (Belenkv, Clinchy, Goldberger & Tarule, 1986) and "Iron John: A Book about Men"…

Fifty women and 43 men who did little college study in the 4 years following high school graduation were retested with a multiaptitude precollege battery. The conclusion is that women not enrolled in school suffer more intellectually than men. (Author)

Drawing on a model of wisdom that includes components in three domains (personality, cognition, and conation) and across three levels (intrapersonal, interpersonal, and transpersonal), highlights potential differences in the ways women and men attain and express wisdom; and examines interactive patterns across the components of wisdom. (BC)

Considers Elisabeth Kubler-Ross as a charismatic religious leader and examines the feminine quality of her message and leadership style. An examination of the prospects for an enduring cultural innovation based on Kubler-Ross's work concludes that her leadership does not conform to conditions necessary for institutionalization of her charismatic…

The present study reveals a positive relationship between high peer independence and the artistic type. suggesting that a tentative picture of a student may be hypothesized based on his degree of peer independence. (Author)

The Relational Model (J. V. Jordan, 1995) of women's development is a theory that explains women's development in a context of relationships, specifically relationships that promote growth for self and others. This model is applied to counseling women who are experiencing infertility, and a case presentation is provided to illustrate the approach.…

This discussion begins with a brief historical analysis of civilization's growth towards patriarchy and analyzes the cognitive, affective and cognitive aspects of stereotyping. Research into sex differences is reported and values and biases are given to fit. Schools and homes are cited for their support in promulgating stereotypes. (Author)

Describes Gender Aware Therapy (GAT) which integrates feminist therapy and knowledge of gender into principles of counseling for both women and men. Claims GAT encourages counselors to facilitate the development of women and men through exploration of their unique gender-related experiences. Describes foundations, principles, stages, and…

This annotated bibliography describes 15 journal articles on gifted females. Topics include: educational strategies; personality outcomes; special guidance concerns; internal barriers to the realization of potential; life satisfaction; teacher attitudes; psychological development; nontraditional vocational enrollment; sex differences; career…

Used archival data on individuals identified as shy and reserved in late childhood in 1954 to trace the continuities and consequences of the individuals' behavioral style for the subsequent 30 years of their lives. Childhood shyness did not produce pathological or extreme outcomes, but did have significant consequences for later development,…

Examines (1) the concurrent development of different components of the self-system; (2) how the development of this system relates to cognitive and metacognitive development in reading; and (3) whether there are gender differences both in the development of the self-system as well as its relation to the development of reading. (DSK)

Investigates the extent to which adolescents' marital expectations are related to the marital expectations of their parents. Examines the extent to which the nature of attachment to the parent and the level of adolescent individuation moderate the carryover of marital expectations model from parents to children. Sex differences are discussed.…

Seeks to import a more complex understanding of gendered subjectivity into discussions of young people and homosexuality. This study is based on an Australian national survey of same-sex attracted youth (N=749). Results reveal significant gender differences with regard to patterns of sexual attraction. (MKA)

The basic differences between the sexes are, after all, genetic rather than social or cultural. Article investigated the implications of this fact for teachers and learners. (Editor/RK)

Examined the effects of variations in acculturation and gender on identity processes and outcomes in a sample of 357 students at a culturally diverse university. Results indicate that the processes underlying identity development are consistent across variations in acculturation and gender. Supplemental analyses revealed effects of acculturation…