Provides sociological analysis of recent documents on social education in Scotland. Argues that sociological theory underpinning prescriptions for social education takes no account of social inequalities and social conflict in both education and society. Explores contradictions between social education and meritocratic individualism. Discusses…

Socialization agencies which are less formal and more voluntaristic seem to facilitate the absorption of immigrant youths into Israeli society more effectively. Agency structural characteristics such as symmetry and voluntarism allow newcomers to maintain their sense of dignity and increase their capacity to integrate economically and politically…

Identifies and categorizes the topics of talk of 12 interns in secondary education. Indicates the internship period is characterized primarily as an occupational socialization period, with some organizational socialization as well. (MS)

Provides a description of a detailed socialization model of election of mathematics courses. Mathematics achievement expectations and values are hypothesized to be influenced by students' perceptions of their own abilities, personal needs, and future goals, and by their perceptions of a set of task characteristics inherent in various achievement…

It is argued that the further education lecturer is involved in "socialization," though not in a formalized way. It is suggested that such involvement should be recognized, and appropriate attitudes and approaches formulated that would draw upon the lecturer's knowledge of the work situation from which students come, and also upon the…

Presents an interview with Dr. Nathan Hare, who proposes to address some of the problems of lower class, Black male youth by developing a formally supervised ritual to initiate the Black boy into adult male maturity and asserts that materialism prevents rather than promotes success. (KH)

Examines four values (one's own life, high quality of life, compassion, justice) which form the core of a proposed value structure for a sustainable society. Also discusses instrumental values that fulfill these core values and why a society organized according to the proposed structure would be more sustainable. (JN)

Self-report measures and behavioral observation procedures were used with 184 families in Salt Lake City to examine how dimensions of parental power and parental behavior predict adolescent compliance and internalization. In general, findings supported the idea that compliance and internalization are different phenomena having a moderate degree of…

Violence is an unfortunate and unpleasant aspect of many sporting contests. It is a challenging task to unravel the complex reasons that underly the phenomenon. As of yet this task has not been accomplished fully. This paper will assess the relative importance of a number of factors that contribute to sports violence, and will suggest remedies to…

With a working definition of rehabilitation, the author assesses the therapeutic recreation program at a psychiatric hospital to determine whether it enabled psychiatric day patients to overcome social disabilities and make a full return to community life. (SK)

Reviews the 1984 book of Bernard Semmel, "John Stuart Mill and the Pursuit of Virtue." (JDH)

Reviews Alvin Moore Jr.'s 1983 translation of Tage Lindbom's "The Tares and the Good Grain." (JDH)

Research in organizational socialization is typically more concerned with settings where recruits are treated more harshly than with settings where they are treated well. It is argued that in settings where they are treated well recruits are allowed to import skills, knowledge and values. The process is described. (Author/MLW)

Noting that one's intellectual experiences presage one's later political commitments, this address explores the political commitments students make when they decide to major in communication studies. (PD)

Investigated variables related to 661 adolescent girls' participation in physical activity. Results showed socializing agents and socialization situations appeared to be more influential than personal attributes, although movement satisfaction and self-confidence were important for competitive sports. Amount of equipment available was a crucial…