This study was concerned with the problem of decreasing 4-H members at the junior high level. Data were collected from 289 seventh, eighth, and ninth graders in interviews. Data were classified into two groups according to the level of participation in 14 4-H events and activities; there were 173 high participators and 116 low participators. The…

Chapters in this book describe how the home and the general environment contribute language and concepts and thereby condition a child to react favorably or unfavorably toward school and reading. The causes of reading difficulties are discussed to show that physical and psychological as well as social and instructional interferences may be…

Most of the research summarized in the report centers around cross sectional differences among representatives of different belief or personality systems. Some of the developmental determinants of different belief systems are discussed, and some of the results of two studies aimed specifically at this question are presented. All work carried out…

Numerous investigations have used father's occupation as the central index in reports showing, in heterogeneous samples, a definite relationship between socioeconomic status (SES) and measured intelligence on academic achievement in favour of the upper SES individual. Thus, commonly used terms have emerged, such as "middle-class bias" and "formal…

Presents information on the distinctive characteristics of extended family arrangements, particularly those related to the informal adoption of children, and how they have adapted over time. (Author/AM)

A black student and a white student discuss their experiences in a racially integrated high school. (JD)

Investigates theories on the antecedents of parental values in socialization of children. Findings indicate that parental supervision of children is positively related to a parental value on conformity and negatively related to a value on self-reliance. (Author/DB)

Family therapy has been deficient in accounting for the impact of ethnic, religious, and racial values on success or failure in treating families. Jewish families respond well in family therapy due to a set of values. An individual's neurotic disposition may evolve from conflicts between family values and independent identity. (Author/JEL)

Personal interviews were conducted in 1972 with 22 of the 26 women who were in positions which fall within the first three highest ranking administrative levels of the then 92 community colleges in California. Results of the interviews were combined to provide a profile of the representative top-level women administrator. (Author)

Cites research studies suggesting the importance of early mother-infant, father-infant interaction, and gives several examples of the varied new approaches in hospitals and medical centers which encourage early prenatal contact both for normal and premature infants. (BR)

The author discusses the impact of social change upon the schools and the families of students, the shifting of values, and the comparative responsibilities of schools and society as a whole in the education of children. (JD)

A study indicates that adult leisure activities are evenly divided between having started in childhood and in adult years; a large percentage of these activities originated within the setting of the family as a social unit. (JD)

Surveys issues related to recent and prospective schooling investment in developing countries, including educational levels, changes, and demands between 1960-81, and identifies under- and over-achieving countries. Standard estimates overstate schooling impacts by not controlling for school quality, childhood family background, and geographical…

Factors contributing to burnout in female and male teachers are examined. Males scored higher on depersonalization while females experienced more depression, headaches, and role conflict. A model for burnout is presented along with a discussion of the influence of gender roles and employment status. (VM)

Describes how one elementary school teacher recreated the drama of his own childhood encounters with literature by dramatically reading poetry to his students. (ARH)