Examined the effects of candidate characteristics on simulated management promotion decisions. Managers (N=72) participated as decision makers in a half-day exercise. Four candidate characteristics were manipulated. The results showed that potential, assessment center information, and position in the organization were important in selecting…

Using a sample of 116 junior high school classes, achievement on nine affective and cognitive outcomes was related to interactions between actual and preferred classroom individualization, measured by personalization, participation, independence, investigation, and differentiation. Findings suggest that, in individualized classroom settings,…

Examines three axioms which stereotype older adults, i.e., socioeconomic status, political action, and demography. Aging-based organizations are in a position to focus on age relations rather than the aged. Presented at the 35th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Boston, MA, November 21, 1982. (JAC)

Information concerning sociodemographics, disability characteristics, and services became available on approximately 900 autistic children and adults as a result of a New York state needs assessment and case finding collection project. The results indicated a predominance of males to females and a high concomitant occurrence of mental retardation.…

The behavioral event interview, it is suggested, provides a rich source of information on a prospective student's college potential (information different from standardized aptitude and achievement testing). Its use with a set of criteria for admission provides useful indices to gauge the talents within diversely prepared students. (MLW)

Examined relationships between characteristics of middle-aged daughters (N=161) and the nature and amount of help that they provide to their elderly mothers. Data analyses indicated that the daughters' characteristics--their age, marital status, work/nonwork status, and living arrangements--were related significantly to the amount of help they…

Used self-report measurement procedures to examine the impact of an experimental alcohol course on junior high school students' attitudes, alcohol knowledge, and behaviors.Group outcome analysis indicated limited change; however, results were influenced by subject characteristics. Previous research and directions for future alcohol education…

Discusses several clusters of personal and situational variables which are characteristic of runaways as compared to nonrunaways. Highlights results of qualitative research on suburban runaways. Develops five-point continuum of parent-youth conflict. Suggests integration of typologies is important in the development of basic assessment tools for…

In order to make a difference to people, librarians need a strong belief in the utility of reading and access to information; sensitivity to the hidden needs of people; and the determination to ensure that library/media/information services are available to all who need them and supported as a common good. (LLS)

Measured quality of life of 373 preretirees and retirees to determine the contributions to life satisfaction of age, sex, retirement status, education, marital status and volunteer status. Found persons engaged in volunteer activities more satisfied with their lives. Educational level was also positively related to life satisfaction. (Author)

Analyzed attitudes toward persons 65 years or older. Found five factors used by both young and older groups to describe the social image of the older person: integrity, fortitude, social appeal, dependability, and open-mindedness. Showed a positive image by all age groups, with the older sample slightly more positive. (Author/JAC)

Studied the role of elementary and middle school principals (N=71) in reading instruction. Used information from questionnaires to formulate two composite principals (one for larger school districts and one for smaller districts). Descriptions indicated that principals were well prepared to supervise and advise reading teachers. (RC)

Compared some characteristics of Black female high school dropouts with a group of graduates previously perceived as potential dropouts. Results indicated that students' age, employment status, involvement in church, and involvement in activities outside of school are related to Black female persistence in high school. (RC)

Discusses several variables related to premature termination from groups including therapist, environmental, and client variables. Methodological and operational problems as well as implications for further research are identified. (Author/RC)

Preretirement characteristics, postretirement attitudes, and retirement satisfaction were examined for (N=1511) retirees. Multivariate analysis indicated that retirement style was a significant predictor of overall retirement satisfaction, and the subscales of satisfaction with activities, and satisfaction with finances. (Author)