A longitudinal study of 211 male inpatients at an alcohol clinic and their children, and a random sample of 200 men and their children, found that men in both groups who used alcohol and drugs were equally likely to be involved in crimes with drugs, whereas children in both groups exhibited similar levels of social maladjustment and health…

Discusses how 6 months after psychological intervention for an eating disorder, a 15-year-old male was diagnosed with Crohn's disease, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease. Addresses need for additional training for those from traditional school and counseling psychology programs. Advocates a team approach and consultations. (RJM)

Describes two different approaches to ethical decision making and argues that reliance on one style over another is unsatisfactory. Discusses the views of Carol Gilligan and other feminist philosophers to illustrate the contrasting method and content seen as appropriate to moral reflection. (CFR)

Analysis of data from 3,309 National Longitudinal Survey participants showed that high school academic and vocational curriculum, college, and graduate school significantly affected earnings; the magnitude was greater for men. Occupational and industrial sector also influenced earnings; the magnitude was greater for women. (SK)

In two studies, second and sixth graders heard descriptions of hypothetical boys and girls who were either aggressive, socially withdrawn, or prosociable. Subjects' memories of items in the descriptions were assessed. Results indicated that school-age and early adolescent children's recall of information about a peer is affected by the peer's…

Examined the relations between emotion and facial expressions of emotion in 8- to 12-year-old male psychiatric patients. Results indicated that patterns or combinations of emotion experiences had an impact on facial expressions of emotion. (Author/BB)

Examines multiple perspectives and multiple communities involved in the study of drinking and driving and traffic safety. Discusses the following aspects of the question: (1) informal social controls on the driving event; (2) contexts of traffic safety; (3) institutional aspects; (4) social movements; (5) the social and cultural environment; (6)…

Among 13,017 national survey respondents, white males, white females, black females, and, to a lesser extent, Hispanic females, who experienced separation from a biological parent during childhood had lower levels of occupational attainment than those who lived continuously with both parents, but the effects were largely mediated by education and…

Attitudes about gender dominance are compared for 16 male and 15 female undergraduate members of sororities and fraternities and 15 male and 13 female nonmember (independent) undergraduates. For males and females, affiliation with "Greek" social organizations corresponds with traditional male-dominant, female-submissive, attitudes.…

Compares 220 adult male felons incarcerated in New York State's Sing Sing Correctional Facility (79 percent are dropouts and 84 percent are from urban settings) to dropouts in the literature. The dropouts have many similarities with nonincarcerated dropouts and have more in common with them than with fellow inmates. (SLD)

Surveyed 28 Anglo and 69 Hispanic adolescent males concerning sources of sexual information and their sexual attitudes and practices. Results revealed little difference by ethnicity for attitudes and practices. Relationship between completing sex education class and condom use was statistically significant in positive direction with relationship…

Parents of 42 children (ages 2-32) with Lesch-Nyhan disease were questioned concerning the subjects' behavior patterns. Grouping of responses into nine categories of cognitive skills indicated that only one boy showed any significant cognitive impairment. Despite evidence of good cognitive and emotional skills, subjects were academically delayed,…

Among 1,077 Puerto Rican male adolescents in New York City, familism (values emphasizing family bonds and obligations) was a powerful contributor to the avoidance of deviance, whereas acculturation was positively associated with participation in interpersonal violence and theft and negatively associated with illicit drug use. The pattern differs…

A survey of 214 elementary school administrators in South Dakota indicates that 60% of schools have male elementary school teachers, with the greatest percentage of male teachers (teaching the upper grades) in large school districts. Overwhelmingly, principals would encourage more males to enter this field and report a shortage of male applicants.…

A 1992 study examined responses from 478 intermediate grades students to determine the activities they prefer and their attitudes toward the role of sports in determining social status. Results showed that academic achievement rated below appearance (girls) and sports (boys) in determining personal popularity. (GLR)