A cross-racial comparison of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) was made with the revised version, the WAIS-R. Three groups of Anglo, Black, and Mexican-American male college students were administered both versions of the WAIS on the same day. Significant differences were found among the racial groups. (Author/LMO)

This study examined the effect of increasing the frequency of positive self-referent verbal statements upon both overt and reported self-esteem in children with adjustment problems. Subjects were boys in special schools. Results showed a significant difference in overt self-esteem, but not in other dependent variables. (LMO)

Analyzes Caldecott winners and honor books of the 1980s and compares the findings to those of earlier studies to discover if the depiction of sex roles and characteristics has changed. Concludes that the newer books reflected a shift toward sex equality and provided some changing sex characteristics and roles--but not enough. (FL)

Reports results of survey of Master of Library Science graduates on their career paths and perceptions of prestige of certain professional tasks and work settings. Sex differences in prestige rankings, work settings, and salary levels and prestige of tasks in first job and current job are noted. (7 references) (EJS)

ASAT scores are examined statistically with respect to gender differences, and a rationale for removing the gender bias from the aggregate achievement assessments is described. The inadequacy of relying solely on aptitude tests to produce comparisons of achievements is noted. (Author/MLW)

Considers the types of science education interventions at the elementary school level likely to foster equal success of boys and girls. Reviews literature which documents the problem, personality characteristics of girls, girls' career prospects, the masculine image of science, and methods of teaching science. (JDH)

Describes educational, economic, and other social factors combining to fill the life of a Black American man with a disproportionate share of pressures and obstacles. Argues that guidance from older Black men is crucial for young Blacks who must prepare for a lifelong struggle. Provides statistics on marital status and occupational distribution.…

Discusses the importance of patient recall of health information and factors influencing and that are influenced by it. Concludes that highly expressive or effective speakers of the same sex are more helpful in promoting recall. (VLC)

The bachelor's, master's, doctor's and first professional degrees awarded to men and women in U.S. public and private institutions are summarized for 30 discipline areas and 10 professional disciplines. (MSE)

This study examines the factor structure of response to the masculinity-femininity (MF) scale of the Comrey Personality Scales for males and females. The use of confirmatory factor analysis for testing hierarchical factor structures and factorial invariance is illustrated. The findings argue that MF is a multifaceted, hierarchical construct.…

Investigates differences in the person orientation of male and female high school students that may have significant influences on their achievement strivings. Boys are particularly susceptible to anti-intellectual influences from peers. Interference of affiliative concerns with achievement behavior may not be relevant to understanding males'…

Topics discussed include: how men and women conceive and manage crises in romantic relationships; differences in how men and women handle crises in an organizational setting; the common talk men make about their relationships; the forces that shape women's relationships with men; and the priorities for future studies. (RM)

Describes labor market developments in 1985 for major age-sex, race-ethnic, industrial, and occupational groups. It also examines the performance of key employment and unemployment indicators in cyclical terms and evaluates selected developments from a secular perspective. Data discussed in this article come from two sources: household interviews…

Harvard University's president outlines his institution's policy regarding providing institutional financial aid to male students who have not registered with the Selective Service and therefore do not qualify for federal funds, criticisms of this policy, and arguments supporting it. (MSE)

Reports on an investigation on sex and race as status characteristics on dominance behavior, and the effect of sex and race as contextual cues that might alter a person's status and thus his or her behavior. Discusses the importance of sex and race as both personal and contextual characteristics. (Author/ML)