The principal aspects that characterize the illiteracy problem in 14 Latin American and Caribbean countries and the achievements of 22 currently established literacy programs were determined through a 1981 UNESCO study. The purpose of this study was to obtain data useful in the planning of future literacy programs. Section one identifies…

Results revealed that empathic understanding and respect are significantly related to two similar personality variables: tolerance of ambiguity and need for order. Ratings from Carkhuff's Index of Communication were significantly related to empathic understanding. Suggestions are made for further research and the improvement of existing selection…

An admissions model was developed that included standardized intellective and nonintellective variables. It was found that linear combinations of grade point average, quality of undergraduate college, major area of study, and recommendations and work experience were generally unrelated to pre- or post-training ratings of empathy, respect, and…

The study was conducted to determine differences in the authoritarianism dimensions of men and women and between individuals of above average and superior intelligence. The males scored significantly higher on three dimensions. Individuals of above average intelligence scored significantly higher than those of superior intelligence on three…

Reports two studies of effects of high and low fear messages about drugs. In the first study three levels of threat appeal about marijuana were used. The second study concerned attitudes toward a non-existent drug-MOT. The effects of fear level for MOT were very large and indicate that high fear appeals are superior. (Author)

Many teachers and administrators would acknowledge there are areas of concern in their classrooms and schools. Whether termed "problems," "issues," "challenges," or, as Nunan (1994) put it "puzzles," they provide committed professionals with an opportunity to improve the status quo. Action research is one…

In addition to studying the prevalence of drug abuse among transient youth this study attempted to relate certain drug-use patterns to the student drop-out rates by trying to determine why students leave school and when. (Author)

This paper reports on the organization, development, and implementation of a "grass-roots" community approach to the problem of alcoholism. It includes a detailed discussion of its treatment services to active alcoholics. Emphasis is given to the critical role and importance of counseling and counselor tasks both within and without the program.…

Lower-class patients in a moderate-cost clinic tend to be more authoritarian-submissive than upper-class patients. The significant curvilinear relationship indicates that for lower-class patients, the greater the authoritarian-submissiveness relative to their therapists, the longer the duration of treatment. (Author)

Explores factor structure of the Personality Research Form (PRF) and examines the inventory's relations with response styles. In general, the PRF content scales correlate moderately with each other and with measures of acquiescence, social desirability, and defensiveness response biases. (Author)

Article seeks answers to two questions: (1) Does school make important contribution to sex information of youth? and (2) Do initial sources of sex information differ for males and females? Results indicate major source of information is peers. (Author/EK)

Whether there is positive correlation between type of college instruction and student attitudes and achievement was examined. College students will make greater achievement gains if taught by indirect rathen than direct teaching styles and amount of indirect teaching is not sufficient factor for predicting attitude of college students toward…

Notes extent to which students in large universities share faculty goals. Results show correlation between academic success for students of both sexes, and faculty. (EK)

The aim of this research was to assess and compare personality and social factors of college students involved in the use of drugs. Sex and academic performance were included in the assessment. (Author)

Assumption made in this study is that student life styles are varied and there is no one classroom structure appropriate for all students. Central hypothesis tested is that the greater the match between a student's life style and classroom structure, the greater the congruence between life style and classroom behavior. (Author)