Gilligan's theory, which identifies two distinct orientations of moral decision-making, care and justice, was extended in this study. Moral dilemmas were used to ascertain percentages of care-based responses versus justice-based responses in 40 men and 39 women. Based on previous research, it was predicted that by increasing the level of…

This study investigated the value preferences of lay women and men who taught in Roman Catholic secondary schools in the Archdiocese of Miami. Questionnaires were sent to a stratified random sample of 353 full-time secondary school teachers, and a total of 168 lay respondents returned usable forms. Respondents were asked to complete a brief…

Aesthetic, economic, social, political, religious, and theoretical values of 120 Black and White elementary school students were examined. Results showed significant differences between Blacks and Whites only in social and religious values. Social class and sex did not appear to be determinants of values. (GC)

Subjects were divided into three groups. Group 1 took the entire Edwards Personal Preference Schedule (EPPS). Group 2 rated the individual items from the EPPS using the original definitions of social desirability and personal desirability. Group 3 rated the individual items from the EPPS using redefinitions of social and personal desirability.…

Demonstrates that job satisfaction is positively related to the congruence between the personality types of individuals and their work environments for males and females. However, gender-specific differences are apparent in terms of the relationship between person-environment congruence and extrinsic (males only) and overall (females only) job…

A variable causal model was used to estimate the influence of college on the development of humanitarian/civic involvement values. The findings suggest the importance of social involvement during college as a positive influence on the humanizing of values. Influential types of social involvement differed by student race and gender. (Author/MLW)

Trends in values development over 10 years were studied with university students/graduates of the University of Qatar, which is located in the Western Arabian Gulf. In order to define and identify values, content analysis of student autobiographies was conducted for 60 students in their last 2 academic years. Autobiographies by each student were…

Areas of psychological theory relevant to the coming out process are discussed, including identity formation, self-disclosure and self-validation, and socialization. Differences are noted in the experiences of men and women with regard to conformity to and violation of sex-role expectations, as well as to political and legal issues. (Author/WI)

Results indicate that all values do not develop simultaneously but are influenced by sex, grade, and occupational group. (Editor)

The similarities and differences in value systems between Americans and Vietnamese are investigated in this study. A national sample of 1,427 Americans was given Rockeach's (1969) value survey. The scale was then translated into Vietnamese and given to a randomly selected group of 349 Vietnamese living in South Vietnam shortly before the fall of…

Intergenerational differences within the family were examined through an exploration of values in three-generation intra-family triads. Subjects (N=180) were 30 male and 30 female white middle class triads. Each triad consisted of a son, father, paternal grandfather or daughter, mother, maternal grandmother. Generation ranges were: youngest, 17-23…

Advocates need for more research on dual career families, dealing with power, role specialization, ethnicity, race, social class, sexual preference, sources of satisfaction, spouse support, coping strategies and spouse communication. Examines issues regarding equity and power in a relationship and sex and family roles. Religious and moral values…

High school students (N=600) ranked marriage, parenthood, and occupational values. Results showed the distributions of rankings and ratings were highly overlapping for all groups by sex, socioeconomic status, and ethnic categories. Analyses of results, however, emphasize the three roles are linked in the perceptions of females. (JAC)

Designed for teachers and school districts wishing to include family life education in the curriculum, this teaching guide presents a program for seventh and eighth graders which includes material on biological development, emotional issues, values, and sex fairness. The guide begins with an introduction dealing with the need for such programs,…