One hundred forty college students were interviewed to determine stages of ego identity regarding occupation, religion, politics, and premarital sex. The students were assigned to one of J. E. Marcia's four ego identity statuses, defined in terms of crisis and commitment. Male-female differences were found in sexual identity status. (GDC)

This paper examines the effect of participation in an Outward Bound course on participant levels of situational fears. Patterns of situational fears were studied with regard to: (1) fears before, immediately after, and 1 year following the Outward Bound course; (2) the intensity of these fears; and (3) relationship of fears to gender, age, and…

The adolescent identity crisis involves two processes: exploration of alternatives, and commitment. Danish adolescents were assessed regarding the degree of exploration or commitment in four areas: vocational maturity, values, political attitudes, and sex role. Sex differences and problems associated with categorizing the stage of crisis are…

Examines gender differences in domain-specific areas of identity development among college youth (N=210). Also explores gender comparisons of relationships among domains. Results indicate that males were more likely to explore and commit in politics, whereas females were more likely to explore in sex roles and to commit in religion and dating.…

Intellectually gifted senior high school students (94 girls and 75 boys) were given the Learning Preference Scale. The cooperative learning style was not significantly more preferred for any subject matter nor was it significantly related to higher achievement outcome. In mathematics, boys preferred both the individualistic and competitive styles…

Explores the process of personal and social transformation involved in becoming a mature student through the construction of four narratives derived from the biographical accounts of 21 students entering higher education. Demonstrates the gendered nature of conceptions of self in these accounts. Shows that education is a key site for the…

Investigated the relationships among gender, age, and self-image of adolescents attending three secondary schools in Jamaica. Results revealed statistically significant effects for both gender and age. Gender significantly influenced morals, while age differences affected six other dimensions. Some results contradicted past research. (RJM)

This paper reports on a study to develop a scale of stress measurement and its use with undergraduate students (N=269) at a large land grant mid-Atlantic university. Students, within the classroom setting, were given a questionnaire containing 52 potentially stressful hypothetical situations and were asked to indicate the degree of stress they…

Three criteria for assessing parent-child relationships were proposed: self-disclosure despite risk of parental disapproval; openness to critical feedback from parents; and constructive confrontation when angry with parents. These concepts were operationalized as narratives of parent-adolescent dilemmas. Scales were constructed and cross validated…

Students' (N=113) preferences concerning systems of juvenile justice were compared using gender and class standing as independent variables. Findings are related to three theories and attendant research in moral development; they have practical implications for student development and campus judicial practice. (Author/EMK)

Data from two studies of 30 year olds were compared on the importance ascribed to and satisfaction derived from 15 life components. The relative frequency with which Carter's (1983) research population of graduate students indicated that life components were important or were sources of satisfaction were compared through critical ratios with…

Self-perceived quality of life (QOL) was studied using data collected by Carter (1984) on 56 men and 83 women psychology graduate students. Attention was directed to QOL, adjustment, and stress in the study population. Life component satisfaction ratings were multiplied by the importance ascribed to them by the respondents. Life component scores…

This study examined the attitudes of 33 female and 28 male students who had completed a Mentor Connection program in high school. Attitudes regarding the effect of a mentor on the students' lives, career/work focus, personal confidence, skill development, networking, and long-term goals were analyzed. (Author/DB)

The contribution of graduates' collegiate goals and career outcomes to satisfaction with their degree programs was studied using multiple regression analysis. Gender and major field differences in satisfaction were also assessed. A total of 640 baccalaureate degree recipients from a midwestern university were studied over 2 years. Respondents were…

The purpose of this research was to describe and better understand the ethical experiences of graduate and undergraduate, male and female college students attending a university in a rural location of a mid-eastern state. A survey was created to determine the ethical activities of college students. A total of 2,718 surveys were completed.…