Tested the ability of symbolic interdependence to predict breakups among 130 premarital couples in a longitudinal study. Results confirmed that couples with higher levels of symbolic interdependence were less likely to break up, and experienced greater distress if the relationship ended. Commitment, satisfaction, and geographical vicinity were…

Investigated the relation between the predominant theoretical orientations of counselors (N=12) and intake interview judgments for 1,443 college students. Findings indicated that counselors who were humanistically oriented judged that their clients presented more severe educational problems and were more anxious than did counselors who were…

In an investigation of the predictors of success on the dental National Board Examinations Part II, three studies were undertaken to test (1) the factual validity of a mock examination, (2) the usefulness of the mock examination as a predictor of board examination success, and (3) whether the third cross-validated the previous findings. (MSE)

Develops a model to predict the contribution adolescent males and females make to household work, based upon family characteristics, human capital of the adolescent, geographic location, and societal expectations. Adolescent females worked longer than males, regardless of birth order. Time use for household work was largely unaffected by family…

Conducted Longitudinal Interval Follow-Up Evaluations on 113 adult unipolar depressives who had completed a cognitive-behavioral intervention in order to examine one- to three-year outcome and to identify risk factors for relapse. Recovery rate of major depressives was significantly higher than that of intermittent depressives or of superimposed…

A longitudinal study was conducted to determine how a comprehensive battery of tests administered in kindergarten predicted reading achievement in Grades 1-6. The test variables were reduced to six predictive factors by factor analysis that, combined with the child's sex and the parent's language, had multiple correlations with reading…

Physical ability and performance were most highly correlated with leadership ratings during summer training camp for West Point cadets; academic ability and performance were most highly correlated with these ratings during the academic year. Correlations were generally higher for females than for males. (Author/GC)

Scores generated by two optimality and three complication scales used to assess perinatal risk for 103 infants were compared for accuracy in predicting a variety of neonatal and infant outcome measures. Results suggested an advantage in favor of the three complication scales. (Author/RH)

Examined cognitive personality and sociodemographic factors associated with thoughts of separation. When spouses' marital satisfaction was controlled, four groups were identified as "unhappy stable,""unhappy unstable,""happy stable," and "happy unstable." The first three groups were examined further, and the…

This study investigated the influence of personal attributes and family environment upon the exercise intentions of junior high school students. Results support the value of early socialization towards physical activity. (MT)

Uses data from a national survey to examine Black family migration. Presents data, by race, on reasons for long-distance migration and whether wives line up jobs before a move. Stated reasons for moves and migration determinants are similar by race, leading to a residual minority group status explanation. (Author/JAC)

Assessed relationships of several person, environment, and person-environment fit measures to several indicators of student (N=152) distress and strain. Results indicated that person-environment fit variables were superior to either person (ideal) or environment (real) variables alone in relation to stress and strain. (JAC)

Investigated variables related to teachers' (N=146) attitudinal preferences for consultation versus more traditional referral services. Results indicated that principal initiating structure, number of years of teaching experience, and number of years teaching at the current school each made statistically significant, although weak, contributions…

Explores the effectiveness of a resource exchange framework in predicting marital satisfaction among 224 couples. Self-administered questionnaires provided information concerning resources received from spouse, shared time, and marital quality. Multiple regression analyses suggested the resource exchange theory was effective in explaining the…

Analyzed the 1972-1980 General Social Surveys to develop models accounting for changes in patterns of marital structure over time. Results did not indicate that the young and least educated contribute disproportionately to increased family instability. Cohort membership and educational attainment must be considered. (JAC)