Presents results from a study that examined the characteristics of young people in Russia related to their self-determination and socialization. Uses data from a questionnaire survey of college and university students, school students, military school trainees, white-collar workers, and others from the ages of sixteen to twenty-three (84.7 percent…

A study compared 143 girls (ages 6-14) with Rett syndrome with 85 girls with severe mental retardation on the Developmental Behavior Checklist. Girls with Rett syndrome presented more "autistic relating" and fewer antisocial behaviors. When compared to children with autism, they did not present with classic autistic behavioral features.…

A study involving 31 adults with Down syndrome investigated their ability to reason. Results found they did not differ from typically developing children, matched on expressive and verbal ability, in transitivity and non-verbal analogical thinking; however, they did differ in categorical reasoning, classical verbal analogies, and short-term…

The study examined the persistence of problems resulting from learning disabilities during school-age years (retrospectively) and in adult years. A rating scale of characteristics of learning disabilities was given to 133 adults identified as learning disabled in school and highly or moderately successful in employment. Persistence of problem…

Reviews the backgrounds and problems of Vietnamese Amerasian youth who have migrated to the United States. Concludes that resettlement workers should focus on integrating Amerasian males, and especially vulnerable male youth, into the Vietnamese American community where ethnic support can avert antisocial behavior. (FMW)

Surveyed 362 school psychologists concerning involvement in vocational practice. Results indicated that between 30 and 40 percent of respondents reported some involvement in vocational assessment, vocational counseling, and consultation with vocational education teachers, while only 12 percent indicated involvement with vocational program or…

Assessed the impact of parents' marriages on the parenting of firstborn three-month-olds. Concluded that mothers are warmer and more sensitive with infants than fathers are. Fathers hold more positive attitudes toward their infants and their roles as parents when they are in close, confiding marriages. (RH)

A survey 0f 625 women supervisors and managers (58 percent response) identified the following personal characteristics of women who have achieved upward mobility in information processing: educational achievement, liberal attitudes toward women, an androgynous sex-role identity, and greater career than family orientation. (SK)

Discusses how older people respond to art, examining mental abilities developed in advanced age which would be helpful in developing art appreciation. Considers the cultural experience of older people and its implications for how they respond to art. Explores how older people's mental abilities and cultural experience can be considered in their…

Investigates the relationships between the dimensions and components of intercultural communication competence. Finds significant and positive correlations between and among measures of personal attributes, communication skills, psychological adaptation, and cultural awareness. (MS)

Describes Riesman's theory of the stages of character development in the social order, and uses his model of three types of personal characteristics to examine the ways in which the concept and function of bibliographic citations in scholarly discourse change over time. (53 notes/references) (CLB)

Examines feasibility of palliative approach for all patients, showing reasonable people may refuse even the most exemplary care for themselves or an incompetent relative. Medical realities and alleviation of pointless suffering necessitate that policymakers consider other options, including "active" euthanasia, consistent with patient…

Interprets two literary works--both about old women who have suffered strokes and are near death--and argues that literature can make contributions to gerontology by developing sensitivity to theory, empathy, and self-awareness. Examines these fictional accounts against two perspectives--political economy of aging and theories of personal…

Argues that researchers must broaden conceptual frameworks, broaden samples, and broaden methods used in the study of rejected peers in light of Merten's work (PS 524 830). Suggests that conceptual frameworks must consider the full range of characteristics that contribute to peer status, and be sensitive to contextual factors that shape peer group…

A qualitative research project with 71 successful adults with learning disabilities found that their individual achievements shared commonalities which can be taught and learned. A model of vocational success is presented which inculcates behaviors that facilitate adult adjustment. The model's focus is on student strengths rather than weaknesses.…