We developed a theory-based dietary change curriculum for Hispanic breast cancer survivors with the goal of testing the effects of the intervention on change in dietary intake of fruits/vegetables and fat in a randomized, clinical trial. Social cognitive theory and the transtheoretical model were used as theoretical frameworks to structure…

The current review conducted a systematic assessment of culturally sensitive risk prevention programs for African American adolescents. Prevention programs meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria were evaluated across several domains: (1) theoretical orientation and foundation; (2) methodological rigor; (3) level of cultural integration; (4)…

The author states his opinion that much of what passes for business training, especially programs referred to as management development, is virtually worthless. He attributes this to training managers' shallow understanding of the potential of training, and lack of sincere attempts to utilize training effectively. (MF)

Addresses itself to the problem of managing disruptive student behavior in the public classroom. Three major models for handling behavior are identified: the disciplinarian approach, the behavior modification approach and the therapist approach. (Editor/RK)

The main purpose of this project is to evaluate the success of the Los Angeles Women's Job Corps Center in helping girls rise out of poverty by improving their attitudes and economic status. A second objective is to estimate the cost of each service provided to a girl. Based on comparisons of outcomes among girls as individuals rather than groups,…