Theory and research on the psychological construct of fear of success is reviewed in the context of Horner's original (1968) formulation of the motive. Both the validity and the reliability of the original measure are questioned in the light of the weakness of empirical support. (Author/AM)

Presents a history of American board games, describes the conception and manufacture of board games, and evaluates trends in types of games which were popular from 1832-1904. The conclusion is that American board games were a major source of cultural transmission and played a significant role in socializing youth. (Author/DB)

Television dramas employing mentally retarded children as actors in everyday situations may facilitate socialization and development of self-esteem in mentally retarded children. (Author/STS)

The theoretical model presented in this paper emphasized the importance of the social structure as an organization of functionally interdependent relationships. (SB)

This study posits that social learning theory can explain development of structure in preadults' political attitudes better than the much-discussed "vulnerability" and "two-step" hypotheses. (Author)

Applying social learning theory to the problems regarding the education of American Indian students, this article recommends school administrations provide modeling stimuli exemplifying both Anglo and Indian values while stressing the set of values of most importance and worth for adjustment in a future world context. (JC)

The existence of two different approaches to the theoretical understanding of social behavior is noted. Presents a systems model as offered by Talavage and compares it with Rotter's social learning theory. (Editor/RK)

The need-satisfying characteristics of commonly selected leisure activities (watching television; attending plays, concerts, and lectures; reading books and magazines; bicycling; and drinking and socializing) are investigated. (JD)

In a twin study using direct behavioral observation of parent-child interaction, as well as ratings and experimental measures, the question of parents' differential treatment of monozygotic and dizygotic twins was investigated. (Author/SB)

Recognizing that status of the elderly is affected by several economic and familial factors, examined influenece of socialization values and ancestor worship. Found that status of the elderly was systematically higher in societies having conformity as a primary socialization value than in those where self-reliance was emphasized. Ancestor worship…

Commends cognitive studies for extending our understanding of alcohol use and abuse. The role of vicarious learning and efficacy and outcome expectations in the development, maintenance, and prevention of drinking, is stressed. Reinterpreted concepts of craving and loss of control as well as models of relapse and prevention treatment strategies,…

Links between rock music, moral values, and youth behavior are difficult to establish. This study shows that while young people are influenced by the content of songs, they sometimes disagree with and criticize lyrics. Thus the premise of adolescents as passive receptors of negative values portrayed in music is not warranted. (VM)

Grant and Sleeter's contention that the form and content of teacher work is as much shaped by teachers themselves as by situational constraints is critiqued and found to be flawed. (Author/MT)

Describes Cafe 84, a day program in Sweden for survivors of German concentration camps, which offers organized but informal activities so that members can socialize and discuss current feelings and memories. Claims large membership as well as reports of reduced symptoms and increased well-being are evidence of program's success. (Author/ABL)