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Wilson, Modena; Baker, Susan – Journal of Social Issues, 1987
The reduction of disability and death from childhood injury can be achieved through structural modifications which make environments less permissive. The structural approach suggests preventive strategies, but the strategies must be used, must not require frequent individual action, and must not depend on the behavior of the children. (VM)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Change Strategies, Children, Environment
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Whitbeck, Les B.; And Others – Journal of Marriage and the Family, 1994
Describes investigation of effects of mothers' dating behaviors on adolescents' sexuality using reports from a sample of adolescents and their divorced mothers. Suggests mothers' dating behaviors directly influenced sexual behavior of males and indirectly influenced sexuality of females. Mothers' sexual permissiveness influenced daughters' sexual…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Dating (Social), Divorce, Females
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Callan, Eamonn – Educational Theory, 1982
John Dewey's doctrine that education is a process of continuing growth is analyzed and critiqued. Dewey's principles of interaction and continuity and his commitment to scientific problem-solving and democratic values are discussed. Inconsistencies in Dewey's thought are pointed out. (PP)
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Educational Philosophy, Educational Principles, Elementary Secondary Education
Shannon, Gary J.; Selinger, Alphonse D. – Interchange on Educational Policy, 1980
The teaching of moral values should involve the building of considerable structure that can easily be integrated into the existing curriculum. This program would contain seven components: personalizing the environment, building community feeling, cooperative learning, developing awareness, encouraging self-respect and respect for others, and…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Democratic Values, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education
Rosow, Jerome M. – 1978
The following statements summarize the author's analysis of changing attitudes to work and life styles in Western society: (1) a permissive society has fostered a change in authority roles; (2) general mistrust toward big busines is no longer limited to the public at large; (3) employees, supervisors, and managers all dislike and fear change; (4)…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Family Life, Futures (of Society), Institutional Role