NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 6 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Wang, Li-fei; Heppner, P. Paul; Berry, Thomas R. – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 1997
Examines the relationship between gender-related personality traits and psychological adjustment. Results indicate that the different gender-related personality traits influence corresponding aspects of psychological adjustment through two mediational components: problem-solving appraisal and perceived social support. Gender-related personality…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Counseling Theories, Gender Issues, Models
Reis, Myrna; Gold, Dolores – 1971
This study examines the effect of paternal availability on the son's development. It was hypothesized that the son of the more available father would have better problem-solving ability and a more masculine orientation than the son of the less available father. The subjects were 30 four-five year olds and their parents. A questionnaire was given…
Descriptors: Child Psychology, Children, Developmental Psychology, Fathers
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Malson, Michelene Ridley – Journal of Social Issues, 1983
Reports on interviews with 54 Black women in single and two-parent families concerning family life and paid work. Reviews findings in five areas: work problems and current occupations; early sex role attitudes; role models; present sex role attitudes and preferences; and strategies for functioning in multiple roles. (Author/ML)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Black Attitudes, Blacks, Coping
Andersson, Alf; Bengtsson, Margot – 1979
A project was undertaken at the University of Lund in Sweden to study the following two problems: identification and style of problem-solving in relation to the choice by women of arts subjects and science subjects respectively at the university; and identification and style of problem-solving in relation to research focus and research ability.…
Descriptors: Androgyny, Cognitive Style, College Students, Creativity
Bengtsson, Margot – 1984
Empirical findings and theoretical conclusions of a Swedish study on students' identification with their parents and their choice of college studies are presented. Attention was directed to parental identification, parental dominance, and social class membership in a group of women who had just begun their studies during the fall 1976 term or the…
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, Developmental Stages, Fathers, Females
Zuccaro, Mary; And Others – 1980
Designed to serve as a model and resource for teachers setting up family life education programs at the secondary level, this family life education curriculum guide presents a specific ten-session model for programs at both the high school and junior high school levels. While both programs attempt to provide a broad overview of the areas commonly…
Descriptors: Abortions, Adolescents, Adoption, Annotated Bibliographies