This study reports an attempt to explore within a heterogeneous population the pattern of influence which selected maternal traits exert on internal locus of control at age 5 years. Information on the relevant variables was retrieved from the computer-based data bank of the St. Louis Baby Study. The maternal traits used for prediction included the…

Students whose reading achievement was average, below average, and above average were compared on measures of educational and occupational background, family characteristics, and elementary school performance prior to grade 6. Results were analyzed separately by sex, race (Negro and Caucasian), both sexes and races combined, and upper and lower…

In order to determine whether the reading habits and attitudes of parents influenced the reading performance of their children, a 36-item questionnaire was sent to 213 parents of children in the STARR (Students Are Reading Right) reading program in grades one through six at two elementary schools in Neenah, Wisconsin. Responses on 148…

This paper suggests that subordinate group parents teach their children to acquire skills different from those emphasized by the white middle-class; these skills are necessary for their future subordinate adult roles. (Author/EB)

Disturbances of growth and behavior in children of heroin-addicted mothers was studied in 77 preschool children. Arthur Retlaw and Associates, Inc., Suite 2080, 1603 Orrington Avenue, Evanston, Illinois 60201. (Author/DLS)

Trotman responds to two criticisms of her previous research (EJ 168 902) on racial differences in intelligence and achievement. She clarifies the conclusions criticized by Longstreth (TM 503 913) and criticizes the conclusions reached by Wolff (TM 503 914). (BH)

A study, with a sample of nearly 700 students in grades 9, 10, and 11 at seven schools, reveals the influence of such variables as parents, friends, counselors, teachers, written information, and long- and short-term goals on the class scheduling process. (Author/MLF)

Three methods of assessing gender differences in the social behavior of children were compared and a wide range of behaviors were used to match what individual boys and girls are observed to do in a natural environment against what they are expected to do. Subjects were 72 kindergarten children from New Zealand. (MP)

Employing a larger sample and a more stringent statistical criterion, this study replicated an attempt by Grandy and Stahmann to test Holland's hypothesis that parents' personality types foster similar offspring personality development. An explanation is offered that fathers' personality types carry more weight in the development of offspring…

This paper identifies the politically significant others for 154 6th, 9th, and 12th grade respondents for the following topics: political parties, the presidency, Richard Nixon, and the war in Vietnam. Parents emerge as the most influential individual political socialization agent, with peers a close second. (Author/AM)

What are the purposes of public education, how should our schools be structured, and how does education relate to our other social institutions, are questions examined in this interview of Ernest Boyer, U.S. Commissioner of Education. (JD)

Reports a possible connection between psychiatric disturbances and loss of a parent either through death or long separation. (SL)

Girl friends are significant-others who influence young men's career aspirations and achievements. Girl friends and same sex peers evaluate a youth's educational potential using broader criteria than do parents. (Author/MV)

Findings of this study indicate that variables pertaining to students' value systems were statistically significant predictors of their sex attitudes and that parent attitudes toward sex are an influence on the attitudes of their sons and daughters. (MB)

Compares the effects of parents' occupational status, teachers' encouragement for further study, and high school curriculum on girls' academic achievement in girls' schools and coeducational schools. Results showed that mother's education was most important in predicting the type of school a girl attended. (Author/AEM)