H.R. 39, the Alaska National Interest Conservation Act, acknowledges that the continuation of subsistence land use is essential to Alaska Native welfare and that there are no practical alternative means available to replace subsistence resources. (JC)

Asserts that it is possible to identify some general characteristics of the family that transcend its variations, and that contemporary trends are challenging the most basic features of family living. Lists and discusses five differences between families and life styles. (NB)

Explored personal orientation changes over time in 14 volunteers who lived in relative psychosocial isolation for six months, emulating lifestyle of the 1820 English settlers in South Africa. Results of pre- and posttests using the Personal Orientation Inventory revealed significant change on the self-acceptance dimension only. Discusses group…

Attempts to make a case for serious consideration of the complementary and interacting roles of leisure and work in one's career development throughout the life span. Examines the work-leisure dichotomy, the close connection of work and leisure, and why the work/leisure relation should be blended into the career formulation. (CT)

Investigated the health, illness, and life-styles of the oldest Palauans (N=38) by interview in their homes. They were in unusually good physical and mental health. The most common physical problem was arthritis. Life-style is described in terms of diet, physical activity, medical services, and living conditions. (JAC)

Argues that Erikson's concept of identity was originally proposed as something constructed to a significant degree by the individual, i.e., an Instrumental Identity. With the decline in instrumentality in a consumer/service-oriented society, Erikson's original concept fits less well. A new conceptualization of identity, that of Existential…

Motivational styles (with emphasis on incentives), value clarification, the process of valuing, value attribution, and incentive programs are discussed with relevance to youth leaders. It is noted that a planned program focusing on the development of personal value systems among youth is a major asset for any social group. (SH)

For American workers, the 21st century promises to be an age of mass pioneering of outer space, the ocean depths, and human inner space. (ABM)

This study examines the values of the long-haired, blue-jeaned businessmen as contrasted to business students who fit the more traditional image of the businessman. Results from the Study of Values Test revealed that these groups differed significantly on Economic and Aesthetic value scales. (Author)

Gerontological research started in Finland comparatively late. These research efforts have been limited in scope in the past. Theory building was scarce, as well as multidisciplinary efforts to investigate concommitantly different levels of aging. (SSH)

Considered life changes accompanying parenthood within the context of personal and marital life dimensions. Results indicated that wives perceived more overall life change and more change in their personal lives than husbands. Seven personal and five marital variables significantly discriminated between the responses of husbands and wives. (WAS)

Surveys the importance of migration trends in the United States away from the Northeastern urban areas into the sunbelt states of the West and Southwest. Emphasis is placed on ways in which this demographic transformation disturbs social, economic, and political arrangements. (DB)

The article focuses on three activities for developing a more creative lifestyle using experiential and guided imagery techniques. (Author/PHR)

Discusses why families are so overscheduled, explaining that when children spend time by themselves doing nothing in particular, they are relaxing and learning how to be alone and enjoy their own company. When children do not have time to relax, there can be damaging stress-related consequences. Suggestions to help families spend more time…

Introduces college student affairs personnel to wellness concept in effort to have them invest in positive lifestyles. Discusses need for self-care promotion, presents sample wellness dimension and indicators, and profiles status of wellness projects in higher education and student affairs. Examines impact of organizational culture and norms of…