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Ewalt, Patricia L,; Honeyfield, Robert M. – Social Work, 1981
Studied the issue of meeting people's basic needs as a key to preventing unnecessary or prolonged institutionalization. Results indicate when basic needs for money, housing, and medical care are met, institutionalized people consider independent living arrangements, and needs for personal social services are mentioned less frequently. (Author)
Descriptors: Community Services, Deinstitutionalization (of Disabled), Delivery Systems, Financial Problems
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Frey, William H. – American Sociological Review, 1979
Factors related to race, central city decline, and demographic structure are assessed as determinants of White city-to-suburb movement in 39 large metropolitan areas. Findings show that most factors affect central city flight more through the choice of destination than through the decision to move. (Author/MC)
Descriptors: Crime, Economic Factors, Financial Problems, Metropolitan Areas
Berry, Charles A. – 1972
The purpose of the study was to analyze selected characteristics of 3,385 high school graduates submitting American College Tests (ACT) profile reports to a black college. Additional data was obtained via questionnaire from 1,059 graduates that were non-attendants. These samples were subdivided into the following groups: attendants at black and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Aspiration, Achievement Tests, Black Colleges