The theoretical differentiation of the village from the town is made on the basis of a complex of characteristics, which includes: the village was engaged mainly in agriculture; the culture, living conditions and organization of public services were far behind those of the town; the village did not exercise the functions of an administrative,…

The author presents a decision-making model for women who are in the process of making career decisions and choices. Implications for going through this process are discussed. (HLM)

The evolution of urban Indian living patterns is traced for some U.S. and Canadian cities. A sequence of stages characterizing changing institutional and life style patterns is suggested. A key part of this process is the emergence of groups of native people who occupy positions from which they can help Indian migrants to adapt to city life.…

A unique three phase model of public consultation and enquiry was undertaken by the Government of British Columbia in co-operation with the religious communities to identify forces which enrich family life and pull the family apart. This article contains a description of the public enquiry together with findings and recommendations. (Author)

The article describes the model Structured Training and Employment Transitional Services (STETS) demonstration program for retarded young adults funded by the U.S. Department of Labor. Evaluation of STETS focused on five issues: participants' subsequent labor-market behavior, use of school and training programs, public-transfer dependence, life…

Uses national-level secondary data to examine economic/sociological experiences of United States farmers from 1960-1980's. Examines farm size, farm policy, risk, management, income, economic stress, social goals, population shifts, and part-time farming. Finds life-style and well-being contribute more than economic characteristics to farmer…

Investigated the impact of marital status on how people organize and interpret subjective experience, comparing national survey responses of first-married, divorced, and remarried adults. Found the way that respondents structured their subjective evaluations differed significantly not only from one another but also, except for first-married…

Investigated relationship between levels of participation and levels of interest in leisure activities via analysis of comprehensive 77-item questionnaire administered to 247 adolescents. Found adolescents engaged in and were interested in activities characterized by their sex-stereotyped nature, although popular pursuits were neither physically…

Consists of six articles dealing with the need to have both a personal and a professional life and ways to do so. Topics include burnout, overcoming workaholism, ways to balance roles, the administrator's view, and the two-career family. (CH)

This article deals with vocational counseling for girls. It notes that competent vocational behavior in women has been culturally opposed and that this is changing with new career opportunities opening up for women. The approach described here aims at encouraging a competent, responsible self-concept by exploring alternate paths to the future. (NG)

Regular physical activity, fitness, and exercise are critically important for all people's health and wellbeing. It can reduce morbidity and mortality from many chronic diseases. Despite its well-known benefits, most U.S. adults, and many children, are not active enough to achieve these health benefits. Physical inactivity and related health…

Afterschool programs often play an important role in promoting healthy lifestyles for youth. Many programs offer youth opportunities to engage in an array of organized physical activities such as softball, martial arts or ballet. Most programs also serve healthy afternoon snacks while emphasizing the value of a nutritious diet. Physical fitness…

Outmigration in the rural Upper Midwest prompted a group of citizens and University of South Dakota faculty to form the Center for the Advancement of Rural Communities (ARC). ARC considers how to stimulate traditionally competitive and isolated South Dakota peoples to collaborate for economic, social, educational, political, and cultural gains. As…

This document presents content and performance standards for physical education in Nevada's public schools. The five content standards are: students will understand and apply movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills; students will demonstrate competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few…

Based on the premise that birth order powerfully influences one's personality, one's marital partner, and one's parenting style, this book presents personal anecdotes, testimonials, and descriptions of well-known individuals or individuals seen in counseling to illustrate the impact of birth order. The book also presents practical ways to take…