Describes research on the integration of Mexican-American children into the U.S. political system. Observes that from newcomers through the second generation, Mexican-American children become increasingly identified with and immersed in American political orientations, but that the third generation demonstrates a notable decline in political…

Discusses how early socialization creates later role conflicts for Swiss women who pursue university educations. Role conflicts can adversely affect the self-image, choice of field study, and academic aspirations of female students. (AM)

Argues against W.D. Hudson's definition of education which involves a rational approach to socialization. Suggests that Hudson formulated his definition to justify religious indoctrination as a part of the educational process and concludes that the definition abandons the knowledge and value criteria of education. (Author/KC)

Refutes the argument against including religion in the educational process (see Kazepides' article, p155, this issue). Religion fulfills two conditions of membership within the rational tradition: it is in accordance with rules of logic and is thought to be a practice in which there is good reason to engage. (Author/KC)

Explores the role of symbolic play in the cognitive and psychic development of the normal child and describes the autistic child. Reviews a model treatment program for autism developed at the City College of New York, discussing the therapeutic role of symbolic play in that model. (Author/MJL)

Parallel studies of middle-class intact families with preschool children and varying degrees of parental involvement in child care were conducted in Israel and the United States. Different patterns of association obtained are discussed, both in terms of characteristics of the two societies and with regard to social learning and reciprocal role…

Examines the theory of social efficiency espoused by David Snedden and Charles Prosser in the early 1900s. Describes the theory's basic tenets and their substantial effects upon the philosophical, administrative, and programmatic development of vocational education. (SK)

Discusses a study of Blacks who shifted from exclusive use of modern orthodox medical care to use of an alternative natural system of health care known as naprapathy. Suggests that conversion to regular use of naprapathy involves a sequential, dynamic, and reflective experiential process. (Author/MJL)

Suggests that a women's sense of values (especially a strong sense of community) prohibits success in higher mathematics. A study of mathematics majors (N=168, half male, half female) revealed significant sex differences in the socialization of mathematics, females being more sensitive to social obligations/pressures than to intellectual isolation…

In separate studies, examined (1) ways that college students allocated rewards to children performing in team and competitive situations, and (2) the relationship between sex role orientation and reward allocations. Found that sex and situational differences in reward allocations are affected by sex role orientation and differential socialization…

Examined adolescents' current use of substances and their interactions with peers and significant adults. Users of various substances associated with other individuals who used the same substances. Adolescent drug users do not appear to form subcultures delineated from nonuser subcultures along interaction dimensions other than that of drug use.…

A five-year longitudinal study was conducted on 11 beginning secondary teachers to investigate their reference group socialization. The study attempted to generate a grounded theory of ways in which teachers adapt the teacher role to meet their own personal needs. (JN)

Because American pluralism has its roots in freedom of conscience, the Constitution places most questions of morals and ideology outside the scope of governmental power. In a democratic society, however, schools must accept responsibility for transmitting to students those values that will help to perpetuate a democratic form of government.…

Predicted that subgroups of British delinquents would have poorer self-concepts than matched nondelinquents. The hypothesis was supported with regard to five self-concept aspects: moral, physical, family, social, and total self-concept. Delinquents from security conscious institutions had higher physical and self-criticism mean scores. (Author/DB)

The modern educator's conscience is explored through a meditative discussion of experience, educational philosophies, and the benefits derived from an educated consciousness in a democracy. (CJ)