Surveyed the effect of familial interpersonal communication on women's feelings of parental and marital role satisfaction. Found that the women in this sample-- primarily college-educated--were more satisfied when they perceived that their ability to be effective in carrying out family role responsibilities exceeded the role expectation…

Subjects (N=82) were given either veridical or false feedback concerning their level of intimacy one week after a short structured interaction with another. Results indicated that feedback had a greater effect on the reported degree of liking for the other and the disclosure level. (Author/RC)

Discusses events that led to the passage of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) of 1966. Problems and abuses associated with the law are described with excerpts of the law regarding required disclosures, disclosure under FOIA, fees, and subjects not available under FOIA. Seventeen references are listed. (CHC)

Discusses the theory of self-disclosure and outlines a proposed model of self-disclosure appropriate for reference work and question negotiations between librarians and library users. (Author/FM)

Explores various arguments for and against therapist self-disclosure and relates these to theoretical school and therapist style and personality. The therapist's selective dynamic use of his own perceptions, experiences, and values in a genuine fashion contributes positively to the therapeutic outcomes. Case studies are used and literature is…

Investigated the effects of different sets of instructions (feeling disclosure, logical disclosure, placebo control, and control) to discuss personal concerns on subject productivity and subject satisfaction ratings. Analyses indicated the instructional manipulation was effective in producing different kinds and amounts of talk by condition.…

Examined effects of counselor attire on clients' state anxiety, willingness to self-disclose, and counselor preference. Counselor attire was traditional, casual, and highly casual. Clients experienced lower anxiety with counselors in casual v highly casual attire. No differences emerged between traditionally and casually attired counselors. Client…

Heterosexually balanced groups were exposed to encounter-group tapes instructing them to share initmate experiences. Examples of high self-disclosure and openness were presented. Exercises differed only in instructions and accompanying behavioral examples. Results indicated that higher levels of disclosure produced greater group cohesiveness on…

Provides an overview of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) of 1966 which established the rights of private citizens to obtain information from the federal government and the obligations of the government to provide it. Types of information generally made available, exemptions from disclosure, and creative uses of FOIA are noted. (Author/JEG)

Results of this study demonstrate the importance of the level of psychological risk and the quality of the interpersonal orientation of structured group exercises. (Author)

Female undergraduates read a description of a situation involving a sexual assault and responded to a questionnaire. The degree of force and having no prior acquaintance with the assailant produced more willingness to report the assault. (Author)

Investigated whether girls' higher scores on self-report measures of anxiety in elementary school is a reflection of sex differences in attitudes toward the admission of anxiety. (JMB)

Findings indicate that it is both feasible and important to draw a distinction between high- and low-risk self-revelation in group psychotherapy. Vulnerability of members appears to be perceived as a function of the amount and quality of their own self-disclosing utterances. Institutionalized patients may be less capable of appropriate…

School business officials should realize that achieving the Government Finance Officers Association's Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting will not always result in a high rating. Washington, D.C. has received this award for several years while flirting with bankruptcy. This article reviews the workings of financial markets for…