Data from 878 older persons in 28 communities in the USA were analyzed in order to determine the most important factors contributing to residents' community satisfaction. The most important predictors of community satisfaction were perceived community safety, satisfaction with the individual dwelling unit, and satisfaction with recreational and…

Describes the Environmental Control policies and legislation in Chicago, Illinois concerning air, water, noise, solid waste management, urban life, and food protection. This article is the first of a series dealing with urban environmental health situations. (MA)

By measuring certain transport and degradation properties of chemicals one can establish priorities for the routes and likely points of residence of these materials in the environment. Outlined are transport and degradation tests. (Author/MA)

Describes the aesthetic environments of children's care settings in China, Hong Kong and Japan. (BR)

This section contains a listing of the manufacturers of environmental monitoring instruments. The manufacturers are listed alphabetically under product headings. Addresses are included in a different section. (MA)

Explores the reactions of single persons and small groups-each in a room they had territorialized- and to compare these against the reactions of singles and small groups who were in a comparable room which they had not territorialized. (Author)

Describes various formats of teleconferencing and the technology involved, and presents guidelines for successfully conducting a teleconference in an educational setting. Highlights include preparation before the conference, such as providing proper physical arrangements and equipment; activities during the conference; and activities after the…

Efforts in the profession to define the physical environment are described, and an outline is presented of four curriculum modules to integrate environmental hazards content into the foundation preparation of social workers. (Author/MH)

Summarizes what is known about two major variables involved in certain types of chemical pollution that seem to be changing the structure of the Earth's atmosphere. Discusses the greenhouse effect and the ozone layer. (TW)

Described are the natural trace radionuclides in ground water. Indicates the geologic origin of these radionuclides. Discusses the importance of these radionuclides. Suggests future uses of a number of additional radionuclides. (CW)

A model for evaluating environmental modifications for blind people is proposed, based on blind individuals' ability to conceptualize and manage their physical environmnet. The paper discusses existing and proposed environmental modifications, the mind-set from which they emerge, and the social consequences which they may promote. (Author/JDD)

Discusses the importance of maps in geographical and environmental education. Reports on a study done with elementary school age children using aerial photographs. Indicates that children at age four can name some of the symbols on an aerial map, and by age six could recognize a majority of the symbols. (TW)

Two studies examined the relationship between classroom crowding and the behavior of handicapped students in a total of 74 special classes. Both studies found the frequency of disruptive or aggressive behavior higher under the crowded conditions. (Author/DB)

Reviews and evaluates studies of the effects of light, color, and air quality on the learning environment. Concludes that studies suggest a role for light in establishing and maintaining physiological functions and balances and a need for improved air quality in airtight, energy efficient buildings. (JHZ)

Six autistic boys (ages 3-11) were presented with a receptive labeling task in several settings which varied in familiarity of person, room, and task stimuli. Results indicated that the greatest amount of echolalia occurred in settings in which an unfamiliar person presented unfamiliar task stimuli. (Author)