Discusses a study of Blacks who shifted from exclusive use of modern orthodox medical care to use of an alternative natural system of health care known as naprapathy. Suggests that conversion to regular use of naprapathy involves a sequential, dynamic, and reflective experiential process. (Author/MJL)

Suggests that a women's sense of values (especially a strong sense of community) prohibits success in higher mathematics. A study of mathematics majors (N=168, half male, half female) revealed significant sex differences in the socialization of mathematics, females being more sensitive to social obligations/pressures than to intellectual isolation…

In separate studies, examined (1) ways that college students allocated rewards to children performing in team and competitive situations, and (2) the relationship between sex role orientation and reward allocations. Found that sex and situational differences in reward allocations are affected by sex role orientation and differential socialization…

Examined adolescents' current use of substances and their interactions with peers and significant adults. Users of various substances associated with other individuals who used the same substances. Adolescent drug users do not appear to form subcultures delineated from nonuser subcultures along interaction dimensions other than that of drug use.…

A five-year longitudinal study was conducted on 11 beginning secondary teachers to investigate their reference group socialization. The study attempted to generate a grounded theory of ways in which teachers adapt the teacher role to meet their own personal needs. (JN)

Because American pluralism has its roots in freedom of conscience, the Constitution places most questions of morals and ideology outside the scope of governmental power. In a democratic society, however, schools must accept responsibility for transmitting to students those values that will help to perpetuate a democratic form of government.…

Predicted that subgroups of British delinquents would have poorer self-concepts than matched nondelinquents. The hypothesis was supported with regard to five self-concept aspects: moral, physical, family, social, and total self-concept. Delinquents from security conscious institutions had higher physical and self-criticism mean scores. (Author/DB)

The modern educator's conscience is explored through a meditative discussion of experience, educational philosophies, and the benefits derived from an educated consciousness in a democracy. (CJ)

Examines the phenomenon of adolescent delinquency from the point of view of the socialization process into delinquency. Theoretical explanations discussed are (1) the stage of adolescence as a factor in the individual's vulnerability to delinquency, (2) social labeling and an explanation of socialization into delinquency, and (3) other…

Describes the social world of childhood as told to the author by a group of primary school children, with particular reference to the classroom. Results reveal a complex knowledge of the values of social interaction. Knowing how to be competent members of the classroom was a primary concern. (Author/KC)

Discusses the social or interactional dimension that accompanies the academic aspects of schooling. Characterizes the competent student as one who integrates academic content and interactional form in teacher-directed activities. Emphasizes that teachers and students cooperatively contribute to the social organization of the classroom. (Author/BE)

Studies the material culture of elementary classrooms in a rural midwestern school to determine whether socialization and enculturation into national society and culture are symbolically reinforced by the integrative functions of classroom decoration and artifacts. (Author/BE)

Suggests that four social processes protect against alcoholism in American Jews: (1) association of alcohol abuse with non-Jews; (2) integration of moderate drinking norms, practices, and symbolism during childhood through religious and secular ritual; (3) restriction of adult relationships to other moderate drinkers; and (4) techniques to avoid…

Students with disabilities were able to develop academically and socially through participation in an outdoor education program. These students are helped by being allowed to take risks and responsibilities like everyone else. (CMJ)

Reviews research literature on the mother-daughter relationship as a transmission structure for sexual socialization. While the literature indicates generally low levels of direct communication about sex between mothers and daughters, the influence of the mother on the daughter's sexual and contraceptive behavior is also indicated. (Author)