Based on Zimbardo's (1970) theory of deindividuation and Duval and Wicklund's (1972) theory of "objective self-awareness" it was predicted that self-awareness would lead to a decrease in transgressive behavior. (Editor)

This paper, presented at Self-Destruction and Self-Creation, at Duquesne University (April, 1969) explains that the suicide, reacting to his experience of "being in question" (Heidegger), kills himself to arrogate death to his will. He allows the possibility that if he wished it, he could live forever and usurp death. (Author)

An examination of the hypotheses that rejection of traditional values and widespread use of illicit drugs have created a favorable environment for adolescent cigarette smoking is followed by a presentation of relevant smoking and drug use data and thoughts on the relationship between smoking and drug abuse. (Author/KM)

The author of this article presents recent reports on marihuana research and points to the need for counselors not only to keep abreast of current developments in the area but also to get it together'' themselves before attempting to deal with clients who use marihuana and other drugs. (Author)

Punisher effectiveness and generalization of an aversive stimulus, a rationale, and a combination of the two were investigated in a laboratory analog designed for punishment research, with 80 first and second grade subjects. Significantly greater suppression of deviant behavior and punishment generalization occurred when the punisher consisted of…

Studies using the Taylor-Johnson Temperament Analysis (T-JTA) suggest that a specific trait pattern (AWOL syndrome) can identify potential army AWOL offenders. Findings suggest that the T-JTA is less reliable when used with a prisoner population, that the AWOL syndrome profile does not exist, and that interpretations based on profile patterns…

The results of this study indicated that attitudes and behavior toward drugs were specific to each type of drug. Also, it was clear that students, both users and nonusers strongly favored increasing the availability of drug related services such as counseling and drug education. (Author)

People on the road seem to arrange themselves according to three main types: students, street and road people, and runaways. From the perspective of conventional society road people are threatening, for the latter have defined dropping out in a way at least appealing to those who cannot conform to the responsibilities of adulthood. (Author)

Patterns of drug use on large U.S. campuses have been institutionalized to such an extent that they are no longer a disruptive element in education and adjustment. Looking at the stages of the institutionalization process may help us in understanding the scope of drug abuse and in recognizing parallel processes in other populations. (Author)

The expectation that a member of a minority cultural or racial group exhibiting deviant behavior would be socially rejected was investigated. Results contrary to expectation are explained in terms of the greater rejection of someone similar (i.e., racial background) to oneself who behaves in a deviant or negatively valued manner. (Author)

Research supported by grant from the Canada Council. Studies effects of film violence on aggressive behavior. Suggests that for high levels of arousal, an aggressive movie could stop frustration-produced stimuli and hostility. (DS)

The movement of social deviance into the political arena will become a reality in the seventies. Thus social work must expand its traditional individual treatment approach to deviance to include the advocate role. (Author)

A model for treating delinquents is proposed in which traditional community agencies would integrate small numbers of delinquents into groups of prosocial children. This innovation would reduce the adverse effects of labeling and peer-group composition, among others, without interfering significantly with the agencies' operations. (Author)