As predicted, the relationship of need for approval, grades, and family sibling structure to social self-esteem was different for each sex. The results support the hypothesis that males must succeed in culturally masculine roles to maintain self-esteem. (Author)

Analysis of data on 256 freshmen who had completed the Mechanization Scale revealed that the relationship of mechanical curiosity to choice of major field was consistent for men and women; however the sexes did not overlap on mechanical curiosity. This finding is discussed as example of test bias for a nominal criterion. (Author)

Both Mexican- and Anglo-American Head Start pupils were significantly higher in their level of aspiration as compared to their level of achievement. However, the Mexican-American group's achievement level was considerably nearer to their level of aspiration and they consistently set more realistic goals in a risk-taking situation. (Author/WY)

In a sample of 4,035 men and women from a 1963 high school cohort, sex differences in role patterning were found in the timing, ordering, and continuity of educational, occupational, marital, and procreational roles. However, differences in role patterns explained only a small portion of sex differences in occupational attainment. (Author/GC)

Study results indicate that the single group is significantly more family oriented than the married group in perceiving self and ideal woman. No significant differences were found between the two groups in perceiving man's ideal woman. Both married and single women indicated belief that most men would desire an ideal woman with a strong…

Sex-role Stereotype Questionnaire of 122 bipolar items was given to clinicians. Hypotheses confirmed and possible reasons for effects of double standard of health are discussed. (Author)

Sex role self-concepts and sex role attitudes were studied in relation to four life situations--cohabitation, marriage, the anticipation of a first child, and parenthood. (SS)

A role-modeling theory was applied to the problem of birth-order and conformity to a same-sex peer group. Subjects were male and female college students from two-sibling families. Results showed that highest conformity was found for later-born females with a same-sex sibling, and least for later-born males with a same-sex sibling. An intermediate…

Data reveals that females who appear to be less cultured (music, art, poetry), less attractive, and less skilled verbally in a cultured and socially competitive environment are inclined to be less successful and withdraw. (Author)