A collaborative approach to treating sexually abusive families is described, in which such families are viewed as analogous to "character-disordered" individuals. This model, unlike traditional voluntary treatment models, is explained to assume that effective intervention requires authoritative control and careful coordination of all…

Society has the duty to treat nondangerous mentally ill persons who are unwilling to commit themselves for treatment. There should be safeguards against unwarranted commitment. The role of a caring family and the impact of nontreatment upon that family should be considered. (Author)

Couples' motivation for trying role sharing was most often to realize practical benefits rather than to realize an ideological commitment to feminism. Most couples enjoyed greater independence and opportunities for self-development. Problems included domestic skills and career conflicts. (JAC)

Hawaiian children are most likely to become chronic runaways, perhaps due to an available family network for shelter. Caucasians and those from single parent families were least likely to become chronic runaways. There were no sex differences. (JAC)

Subjects found the genetic and cultural theories the primary reason to prevent incest and were aware of the hazardous effect on the family. Counselors must be aware of their own bias and perceptions as well as those of their clients. (JAC)

Describes services provided by an atypical crisis care center for children (mostly preschoolers) in Madison, Wisconsin. The center, licensed both as a day-care and a foster-care facility, provides care for children on an emergency basis to enable parents to face their problems and to take steps to solve them. (RMH)

Four major domains of research are underscored: family response to nonnormative events (e.g., wars, disasters, illness); response to normative transitions over the life span (e.g., parenthood, retirement); the importance of psychological resources and perceptions; and the importance of social support and coping with stress. (Author)

Examines the effect of divorce-related problems on perceived distress and the role of coping strategies in mediating distress. Results indicate that only interpersonal and familial problems have a major effect on overall mood state. Involvement in social activities, expressing feelings, and developing autonomy are related to greater post-divorce…

Reports the experiences of two mothers with intercountry adoption. Identifies problems encountered and methods of solving them. Emphasizing the effects of cultural differences on early experience, the article points out that by the age of 6 months infants have begun to develop relationships with significant others and have expectations for…

Discusses a sociological approach to understanding and changing ineffective and unsatisfying marital and family interaction and relationships. Stresses that the sociological approach requires understanding of conditions, values, and relationships which characterize American society. (Author/DB)

An historical and descriptive account of the procedures and techniques used in a program applying social learning theory to the treatment of aggressive children is presented. (JMF)

School role in gearing up the school program to meet the special needs of single parents and their children. Includes specific tips for teachers and principals. (Author/LD)

A 1970 national sample of white ever-married females is used to explore the process of the intergenerational transmission of marital instability. The research examines the possibility that mate-selection outcomes operate as intervening variables between parent and child generation marital instability. Partial support is found for this. (Author)

Discusses themes from a 2-day Workshop on Adolescent and Youth Abuse and Neglect. Topics include: violence towards adolescent girls; violence in a juvenile detention center; historical perspectives; the contemporary social context; adolescent development; and the family system. (BF/JH)

Vaginismus includes both physical as well as psychological aspects that make vaginal penetration extremely painful if not altogether impossible. Aside from history, diagnosis rests on the physical examination. The most important considerations in therapy seem to be the patient's understanding of the problem and flexibility of approach. (Author)