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Hartman, Sandra J.; Harris, O. Jeff – Journal of Social Psychology, 1992
Presents a study of parental influence on leadership styles. Reports that correlations between students and their role models show early influence is important to leadership qualities. Suggests that gender related influences are operational. Concludes that early influences are emulated rather than opposed and are strongest in male students with…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Higher Education, Leadership, Leadership Styles
Gaylord, Vicki D.; Franklin, Thomas E. – Educational Technology, 1985
Discusses results of a study of computer programers which assessed the emotional and social needs met by their interaction with computers, programers, and nonprogrammers. Since a significant portion of respondents expressed preference for computer interaction, an examination of needs fulfilled by computer interaction is presented, and societal…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Behavioral Science Research, Human Relations, Interaction
McIntosh, Ruth; Vaughn, Sharon – 1993
This study examined the aggressive behaviors of children through peer ratings to teacher ratings of problem behaviors and social skills and peer ratings of friendship. Peer data are valid measures and may be more accurate than teacher or self measures because peers are more likely to be present when aggression occurs. This study examines a peer…
Descriptors: Aggression, Behavioral Science Research, Elementary School Students, Grade 1

Solomon, Joan; Harrison, Kate – British Educational Research Journal, 1991
Details findings of research into 17-year-old students' consideration of science-based social issues. Reports that, although sex-based differences appeared in both student questionnaire and discussion responses, differences were far fewer in the discussions. Argues that social factors blur sex differences, making discussion a valuable learning…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Attitude Measures, Behavioral Science Research