Argues that the process of education, including adult education, involves the adoption and possibly the transmission of values. Applies concepts of socialization theory and curriculum theory to adult education, focusing on the work of Brim, Berger and Luckmann, and Bourdieu. Discusses the relationship between adult education and social change.…

Focuses on the phenomenon of intentional embarrassment as a strategy for attaining goals. Finds that embarrassment is used as a deliberate strategy and that the goal attempted, as well as the tactic employed, were predictors of success in achieving goals, although no interaction effect was found. (NH)

Notes that, although dual perspective should be used to focus on diversity, it should be applied within context of anthropological-ecological framework to prevent stereotyping, illuminate goals of societal organizations, and explore child socialization. Illustrates view with preliminary findings from study of poor inner-city African American…

Intercultural group training in role-based social competencies can help immigrants adapt to a new country's mode of communication while preserving the integrity of their original cultural identity. They also acquire strategic interpersonal skills for effective job search and career advancement. (SK)

Although multicultural education is helpful for developing perspectives of various traditions, the significance of individuality should not be overshadowed. Equal time should be given to individual development, internal locus of control, and nurturance of stable, consolidated personality. (SK)

Maintains that physical activity influences physical and psychosocial health and is important at all stages in the life cycle. Examines patterns of involvement and identifies barriers to participation. Makes suggestions to increase participation and maximize the beneficial effects for all segments of the population. (Author)

A study explored the peer cultures of 10 children with significant disabilities in six inclusive preschools and found that the children expressed the desire to participate in peer culture through a range of social-communicative and symbolic behaviors, and experienced inclusion by coordinating social activity and establishing reciprocal…

A model based on Bandura's Social Learning Theory proposes the following personality traits as determinants of career success: locus of control, self-monitoring, self-esteem, and optimism, along with job performance and person-to-environment fit. (SK)

Explores how fairy tales address socio-emotional challenges children face during their socialization. Applies a structural theory of fairy tales to three literary versions of the Cinderella story. Suggests that the combination of simplicity of form and complexity of content makes the fairy tale a powerful tool for perception of and reflection on…

Highlights a Resolving Conflict Creatively Program, which seeks to create school cultures based on values of caring and mutual respect. High-risk students may require more intensive interventions in order to foster social and emotional learning. Reports on a multiyear pilot project using a group curriculum with strong components of service…

Observes that college athletes tend to earn fewer bachelor's degrees, take longer to do so, earn lower grades, and take less demanding curricula than students in general. Describes and evaluates a study program for freshman athletes that requires students to work cooperatively on assignments and how that fosters academic confidence. (DSK)

Interviews were held in 277 public and 116 private secondary schools in Los Angeles County. Private schools were more likely to offer opportunities for community service. However, nonsectarian private schools were less likely than public schools to offer them. Both types of private schools were more likely to require community service. (SK)

This longitudinal study examined processes involved in transactional models of socialization, focusing on maternal intrusive support for children's academic achievement. Results suggested that low achievement elicited intrusive support through the mechanisms of increased maternal worry and increased child uncertainty. Day-to-day analyses suggested…

Argues that there is little evidence that African American children are poorly trained or neglected by their families, suggesting that the values embraced by African American parents may be undermined by social structural inequities. Asserts the need to consider race, class, and gender (the central forces influencing the socialization work of…

Using the Code of Professional Conduct, 53 accounting students evaluated the ethical acceptability of accountants in case studies. Ethics instruction appeared to alter student perceptions of ethical behavior. Because time after instruction was an important factor, increased professional socialization was recommended. (SK)