This experiment was a further test of the proposal that comparability in lifestyles exists between normal college males who have adopted closed and open styles of coping with aversive maternal control and the life-styles of process and reactive schizophrenics. (Author)

Subjects completed a measure of parental identification and were divided into High and Low Identification Groups. SVIB scores were compared. Women low in identification with their mothers scored higher on scales indicateive of mathematical scientific interests. High identifiers did not, however, score higher on occupational scales more typical of…

This brief report describes harmonious parents and their children. The six preschool daughters whose parents were harmonious were outstandingly competent but the opposite was true of the two sons. (Author/WY)

Assesses ability of Adjective Check List (ACL) to distinguish between clients of a college mental health facility who admitted to social alienation as a primary or secondary problem and clients who denied the importance of this problem- Scores on scales measuring affiliation and heterosexuality and an affiliation minus succorance" index differed…

The relative influence of parents, peers, and teachers on third, fourth, and fifth graders' voting behavior was investigated. Children were interviewed about their voting preferences and perceptions of significant others' voting preferences. Mothers and fathers held the most influence over their children. Implications for political socialization…

Mrs. Reagan discusses effects of drug use among teenagers and offers suggestions to teachers, parents, and students for combating drug abuse. She stresses parent involvement and the formation of parent peer groups, as well as teachers' responsibilities. (NJ)

The role of the family has historically been recognized as a significant influence in the prevention and treatment of delinquent behavior among troubled youth. Though youth desire their own sense of significance, competence, and power, positive parental influence is vital in the early formation of the youth's personality. (Author)

Draws links between child abuse and depression literature, discussing implications for mental health services. (Author/MP)

Studied the relative effects of parents and peers on gender identity of male and female adolescents. Found that (1) patterns of peer and parent influence differ for males and females; and (2) the peer group is more influential on gender identity during adolescence, while parental influences are stronger during childhood. (Author/GC)

Argues that in the past, the major initiative for child and family legislation originated within professions involved in serving their needs. Given the present circumstances, however, the time has come for parents to become direct resources for legislators regarding the needs of children and families. Suggestions to help parents become effective…

Describes a study undertaken to determine the influence of parents, teachers, peers, and other groups on the secular values of adolescents on England. Findings indicated that neither a youth culture nor a class culture model of adolescent value orientation was prevalent. Further, religious and social class factors appeared to be more influential…

Analyzed data from a national probability sample of 15 through 19-year-old women to determine the influence of parents and peers on premarital sexual behavior, contraceptive use, and premarital pregnancy. Results show women with views resembling those of parents have low levels of premarital experience. (Author)

Examines parental sex role attitudes in relation to parental child rearing values of independence granting and pressure for achievement. Subjects of the study were natural mothers and fathers of White, middle class, two-parent families. (Author/DA)

Reviews literature on young male Cuban American drug users. Drawing upon the literature and upon data from Dade County, Florida drug abuse programs, discusses the influences on Cuban drug users of the American youth subculture and prerevolutionary Cuban traditions (such as acceptance of cocaine among the elite). (GC)