Gender differences associated with the development of adolescents' sense of general self-concept and emotional stability were investigated with 655 adolescents. Relationships with parents were important for males' emotional stability, but not females'. Peer relations were more influential in the formation of adolescents' emotional stability than…

Examines the dip in achievement and interest in science that many students experience as they move into secondary schools. Explores the reasons for this phenomenon and possible solutions. (DDR)

Explores the different attitudes of English girls and boys to General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) work. Provides suggestions to account for the differences, particularly related to peer pressure, image, and social groupings. Finds that boys were ridiculed more for working hard and were under greater pressure to confirm to a cool,…

Examined the relationship between self-esteem and sexual behavior and intended sexual behavior among Hispanic middle school students. Student surveys indicated that higher home self-esteem significantly related to reduced likelihood of participation in sexual intercourse (ever) and reduced intent to participate. Higher school self-esteem related…

Discusses how young male voices change due to development during puberty, the make-up of their voices, and the effect male peers have on their decision to become a choir member. Explains how male adolescents can be encouraged to join the choir and how teachers can strengthen their male students' voices. (CMK)

The capacity of funding formulas to distribute adequate state funds to public colleges and universities equitably has been often debated, prompted by demands for economy, wise resource usage, and accountability. Between 1984 and 1988, the number of states using funding formulas decreased from 34 to 32. Change is inevitable. Includes 17 footnotes.…

An exploration process through which supervisors can encourage teachers to make their own teaching decisions includes teaching teachers how to observe classroom interaction, code and analyze interaction, interpret classroom behavior patterns, and make informed instructional decisions based on the analysis and interpretation. Bringing teachers…

Interactions and relationships emerging from 2 programs to promote social integration of normal children and children with mental handicaps were compared. For the 53 pairs participating, peer tutoring interactions tended to be less reciprocal than those of the Special Friends program patterned after a program of L. J. Voeltz and others (1983).…

Exposed students (N=2,319) in grades 7-10 to drug use study results showing use of cannabis (marijuana) as uncommon among peer group. Measured influence of new data on perceptions and how changed perceptions might affect cannabis use. Found changing perceptions was difficult. Found student perceptions of drug use bore no relationship to personal…

Reports on a portion of research conducted for the author's doctoral study, "Peer Influence and Moral Decision-Making in Undergraduate Cliques." Compares undergraduates' moral reasoning on a standard Kohlberg Moral Judgment Interview with moral reasoning verbalized in a group situation with close personal friends. (GEA)

Reviews research on efficacy of videotaped self-modeling as an instructional procedure across an array of behaviors and ages (children and adults). Presents suggestions for classroom and clinical implementation and concludes that this procedure is a logical extension of established methodologies of adult and peer modeling. (BAC)

Describes a study examining the background and development of older students in freshman English courses and their influence on younger classmates. Indicates that older students encourage their classmates and instructors to work harder and bring diligence, determination, and an eagerness for learning to the classroom. Includes survey instrument.…

Investigated young girls' eating behavior, body satisfaction, weight management, and the cues taken from family, peers, and magazines. Found that a majority received a message from fashion magazines and peers or family that being slender is important and attainable through dieting, indicating that some young girls live under intense weight and…

Analysis of writing samples from 135 students and interviews with 6 students about their experiences as sixth graders centered around 4 questions: (1) informants about school; (2) amount of stress; (3) safety; and (4) students' perception of school. Outlines activities that might improve the informant role of parents, siblings and peers, and…

Presents strategies to help students resist peer pressure. The peer pressure reversal technique involves checking out the scene, making good decisions about their actions, and acting to avoid trouble. A reproducible student page provides several suggestions of wording for students to use in saying no to their friends. (SM)