A survey of U.S. and Canadian master of social work programs found that most (68.5 percent) reported policies requiring disclosure of student status during fieldwork, and most directors supported this position. Recommends that all programs have such a policy. (EV)

This questionnaire study examined co-rumination (extensive discussion of problems, focusing on negative feelings) among third-, fifth-, seventh-, and ninth-graders and its relationship to positive friendship adjustment and problematic emotional adjustment. Responses indicated that co-rumination related to high-quality close friendships but also to…

Reviews the workplace experiences of 18 individuals who are HIV+ and 14 people who have cancer. Questions in the study addressed the following issues: the impact of the illness on their work life; whether they disclosed their health status and, if so, the reactions of co-workers and supervisors; and what accommodations, if any, they received.…

Examines interlocutors' uncertainty, information-seeking, and liking for each other during initial interaction. Finds that (1) uncertainty decayed across interaction segments; (2) uncertainty reduction was associated with decreased use of question-asking but with increased levels of disclosure; and (3) uncertainty and social attraction were…

Investigated whether aging in adulthood affects disclosure patterns. Analyzed responses of 37 women and 30 men of 3 age groups to Jourard's Self-Disclosure Questionnaire. Results support idea that aging affects self-disclosure patterns. Suggests that nature of mental health varies with age and that developmental counseling approach should be…

Examines the extent to which the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) enables access to information about federally funded university research. Concludes that information on government research grants is covered by the FOIA only if a government agency has possession. (RS)

Investigated self-disclosure in college students (N=144) who were assigned to groups of four receiving either a self-disclosure or placebo treatment. Found self-disclosure intervention resulted in significantly higher group cohesiveness, commitment to task and productivity; females demonstrated greater cohesiveness and commitment to task than did…

Examined the hypothesis that positive self-involving and self-disclosing counselor responses would be rated more favorably by college student subjects (N=214) than negative self-involving and self-disclosing counselor responses. Found counselor using positive self-involving responses was viewed as most interpersonally attractive. (Author/ABL)

The selection of the University of Florida's new president, in one of the most public search processes ever conducted at a major university and under the most comprehensive sunshine laws in the nation, is chronicled, based on the public records and interviews with participants and knowledgeable observers. (MSE)

Twenty-nine therapists and 20 child protection workers were interviewed regarding their experiences with mandated reporting of child abuse and neglect. Results indicated widespread disagreement between the groups about the nature of appropriate reports, the requirements of the law, and the process designed to protect children and help families.…

Reviews policy issues surrounding decisions by governments to make available or to withhold information from government files that can be linked to identifiable individuals. Outlines the debate over access to public records, identifies policies that impact on disclosure decisions, and discusses options and approaches to address access and privacy…

Federal regulations governing receipts from fund-raising events at colleges and universities are summarized, including rules concerning tax deductions for raffle tickets, how and when to acknowledge donor gifts (cash or non-cash), and disclosure of fair market value. (MSE)

The August 1994 Ohio Supreme Court ruling opening state college and university tenure and promotion documents to the public allows examination of the faculty evaluation process. A review of 48 tenure cases at Ohio State University, which included interviews with scholars and officials, is presented. (MSE)

A survey of 65 ethnically diverse women revealed relatively low rates of disclosure of HIV-positive serostatus to extended family members, somewhat higher rates for immediate family members, and highest rates for lovers or friends. Spanish-speaking Latinas were less likely to disclose their serostatus than English-speaking Latinas, African…

The disparity within studies concerning claims of false reporting is extreme: some studies have almost every family touched by child sexual abuse; others claim that as many as two-thirds of allegations are false. Into the middle is thrust the recovered memory controversy. Both sides allow political agendas to unduly influence their work, while…