This investigation studied children of different races, socioeconomic backgrounds, and sexes, and attempted to identify the components by which they arrive at their self-evaluation. The study used a pre-tested 30 item self-esteem measure. The study also used a test anxiety scale, an achievement orientation scale, and an arbitration scale. The…

Recently, there has been much discussion and media attention focusing on women in rural areas, especially on women in farming. It is timely to delve into the research which has been done in this area in the past, what research is presently being undertaken and what research concerns are emerging for the future. The chronological review presented…

Noting that the great majority of Americans will become parents at some point in their lives, this report uses data from 13 federal or privately-collected nationally-representative studies or other data sources to present a comprehensive statistical picture of how mothers and fathers in America feel about parenting, how they parent, and how they…