A study of the governing boards of two Australian universities whose membership was drawn from academic, government, and business circles was concerned with role perceptions of the members. Their expectations of their functions were fewer than might be expected, and as a group they held conflicting expectations. (Author/JMD)

One hundred twenty children, aged 4-1/2 to 11 years, were asked to draw pictures of their classrooms and were later interviewed. Results showed the drawings were indicative of the children's particular social understanding of the teacher in school. (SE)

Two groups of college seniors (N=106) were compared on factors affecting feminine career choice and career development. Three factors pertained to feminine role perception. The remaining four were concerned with sex-role stereotyping and various aspects of family background. (Author)

The study was designed to investigate perception of conflict and outcome across women's roles. A variation of the Thematic Apperception Test was used. Results suggest educated adult women perceive the worker role as the least problematic. (Author)

Presents a study of the contrasting social attitudes toward older adults in three different social structures: the Caucasus region of the Soviet Union, a traditional society; Japan, transitional but retaining some traditional values; and the United States, with its obsolescence technology and youth-oriented culture. (MF)

Reports results of a study investigating reference group orientations of industrially employed professionals. Sample included 128 engineers and 51 scientists, divided into four personnel types: locals, cosmopolitans, local/cosmopolitans, and uncommitted. Through a questionnaire, respondents reflected their level of commitment to a variety of…

Outlines an alternative procedure for counselors in junior high and secondary schools who find that a nondirective stance leads to confusion and frustration in adolescent clients. (EV)

Six persons of differing professional experience discuss the issue of advocacy as it relates to student volunteer programs. (MF)

Dominance and sociability scores on the Interpersonal Check List were obtained for medical and nursing students. Results indicate a discrepancy between concepts of self and ideal self, as well as considerable disagreement between medical and nursing students about their roles on the physician-nurse team. (EVH)

Notes that the basic goals of the women's movement and of the human relation movements are the same. Also suggests that by avoiding rhetoric and respecting learning pace and readiness human relations practitioners can often translate the message of womens liberation to women in traditional roles. (Author/AM)

The study explored the effect on kindergarten children of four different presentations of an opportunity to help an adult with a simple task. (Editor/MP)

The various meanings of management development are presented in the form of a working hypothesis, concluding that management development highlights the conflict between ideals of enterprise and individual development and that the relationship between the individual and his organization should be reconceptualized. (MF)

Secondary school principals are significant determiners of counsellor role. Principals' expectations of secondary school counsellors include administrative support, information source, effective relationships and delivery of guidance services. It is crucial that principals, counsellors and teachers understand their respective roles through…

The author writes from his perspective as a clinical psychologist directing the clinical psychology program at Rutgers University. He describes his view of the blurring of professional psychology specialities complemented by the unique contributions counseling psychologists are able to make in the vocational counseling/world of works sphere.…

Discusses women's labor force activity and resultant changes in the economic and social structure of the family on consumption patterns, on the division of labor among spouses, and on child-rearing practices. (TA)