Observed the ways in which norm formation and social conformity are engaged in the joke setting. Despite the "cautious" operational definition of the convergence concept, the basic finding of convergence nevertheless seems fairly absolute and pertinent to the individual's day-to-day social relations. (Author/BL)

Describes in detail the conventions of polite language of deaf Americans using American Sign Language and examines how it differs from the conversational patterns of English-speaking hearing Americans. (EKN)

Thirty behavior problems were ranked according to severity by 165 eighth-grade boys and girls, 82 teachers, and 45 psychologists. A significant positive correlation was found between teachers' and psychologists' rankings. (Author/WY)

The student's constitutional right to dress and groom himself as he pleases and the coach's right to maintain discipline of his team are discussed. (GC)

Investigated the relationship between anomie theory, as measured by Srole's Anomie Scale, and self-admitted drug use in an adult population (N=1,449). Bivariate cross-comparison correlations indicated anomie was significantly correlated with several drug variables, but these associations were extremely weak and of little explanatory value.…

This article presents a practical approach to resolving difficulties experienced by classroom teachers. Areas discussed include student rights, techniques for correcting behavior, the value of conferences, the establishment of standards for behavior, and punishment. (CT)

The author argues that if the "Goss" decision is taken only in its formal sense, certain characteristics of the schools as bureaucracies may militate against comprehension of and compliance with it. (Author/IRT)

Distinguishes three dimensions of integrity: guidance, priority, and correctness. Focuses on the meaning of ethical integrity in postsecondary education and relates ethical principles to educational mission. Describes the hazards of the rhetoric of academic excellence, deference, and incivility. (SK)

Discusses technical and vocational education in China as it relates to the status and trends of youth employment. Indicates that in addition to providing labor skills, it integrates the behavioral norms of modern civilization and cultural knowledge with technical training and the cultivation of vocational morale. (JOW)

Basketball experts (N=28) responded to "rule- and norm-related behavior" questionnaire, assessing crisis relevance of behaviors which were against rules of situation and were either fair or unfair, called or not called by officials. Results revealed that officials' calls and fairness of violations substantially influenced diagnostic…

Suggests that a student code of conduct and formal disciplinary and grievance procedures are necessary in adult education programs. (SK)

Contributes to scholarship on defamation, legal interpretation, and social norms by examining 59 state and federal cases decided during the last 150 years involving allegedly false accusations of homosexuality. Finds 15% of the cases resulted in a determination that it was not defamatory to call someone gay, 35% that it was defamatory, and 50%…

Teachers define the social quality of conduct. Each teacher creates a moral world in the classroom that influences the greater world. (SK)

A review of the subject index for "School Business Affairs" during 1990-94 reveals that only two articles have been published over the past five years exclusively on the subject of ethics. Lists the ASBO International's Code of Ethics and how organizations can move from a code of ethics to incorporating them into daily professional…