Examined college women's perceptions of unwanted intercourse. Results indicated that highly negative feelings are attributed to the man in the refuse situation, and to the majority of the women in both the accept and refuse situations. A theory of unwanted intercourse is proposed that attributes its high incidence to four societal norms.…

Discusses White missionaries' efforts to instill Anglo values into newly freed Black college students. Describes how, as memories of slavery dimmed, early resistance gave way to enthusiastic acquiescence so that by the early 1900s, Anglo cultural norms had become firmly embedded in the value system of Tennessee's college-educated Blacks. (CMG)

Commune residents and university students were asked to compare present and past social interactions in terms of 13 questions derived from differences between nuclear and extended families. Findings confirmed the hypothesis that communal social roles evolve to become similar to those in extended families, with the exception of work roles.…

Administrators need to have a strong sense of accountability. Mishandling of funds is obviously to be avoided; however, other decisions that are not as clear are discussed. Determining and avoiding whatever may diminish integrity is a safeguard for school executives. (MLF)

Discusses accepted standards of care for suicidal patients from the perspectives of the law, malpractice insurance claims, the mental health professions, and the ideal. A review of decisions of professional liability provides guidelines for what the court considers to be adequate care, suggesting an acceptance of minimal standards. (JAC)

Hypothesizes that children's behavior will be more greatly affected by a live deviant model than by information about deviant behavior, and that if both models are presented, the effect will be additive. Results supported the hypotheses. Bibliography, tables, and graph. (JB)

Questions are raised about the difficulty of defining normal and atypical sexual behavior. Variations from normalcy that students, parents, and educators are most likely to encounter are discussed. The importance of dealing with variations in ways that are best for the individual and the group is emphasized. (PP)

Presents a model showing how symptoms differ from other adaptive behaviors by their low productivity. Symptom's paradoxical dual norm structure result from communication patterns and indirect strategies which control the environment. Suggests if such structures are to be removed promptly, different but equally stable dual norm structures are…

Describes the sequentially developmental life stages of healthy, normal families. Provides an exposition of these developmental stages and forms as a guide or normative framework within which to test for dysfunction and pathology in the family process. (Author/JAC)

The Echo method, the Rokeach Value Survey, and the Survey on Teaching of Morals, Values, and Ethics were utilized in a recent study to identify community values. The process of values assessment serves to restore a sense of shared values to the school community. (Author/WD)

While cultural relativism has been an important corrective to the ethnocentrism of the past, teachers have often vulgarized this viewpoint to mean that no standards they hold can be applied to American Indian students. (Author/JC)

Examined the ages of children and developmental domains covered by state early learning standards and degree to which they are linked to state K-12 standards. Found that 39 states have or are developing state early learning standards, the majority addressing expectations for 3- to 5-year-olds. Found little guidance on adapting standards for…

Studied the adjustment status associated with engagement in gender normative versus gender nonnormative aggression for boys and girls. Teacher and self-reports were used to assess internalizing and externalizing difficulties. Found that 9- to 12-year olds who engaged in gender nonnormative aggression were more maladjusted than children who engaged…

Examines structural marginality on two levels, substantial and functional. Argues that fundamental organizational framework of economic and political institutions determines the relationship between substantial and functional marginality. Explores the ambiguity involved when dominant society defines and controls marginal groups and individuals.…

In 1986 the National Association for Campus Activities Board of Directors adopted a statement of behavior expected of campus activities professionals. Three categories of expectations are outlined: those dealing with student development and relationships, those dealing with management, supervision, and professional development, and those dealing…