This paper attempts to reassess the role of grandparent from a social class perspective. The role is analyzed first as a "peculiar noninstitution" for middle-class families in the United States. Grandparenting is shown to differ by degree of "functional centrality" in middle-class families and families of lower socioeconomic status. (Author)

Describes the nature and importance of role taking (taking the perspective of others) and illustrates how students' role-taking ability might be measured. (DD)

The author describes some physical responses to emotional and psychological stimuli, delineates basic human needs that must be satisfied, and suggests some preventive measures and interventions that the school nurse may initiate. (MJB)

Cosmopolitanism and localism are examined as they relate to professionalism. These concepts are identified as two separate reference group orientations and are discussed in terms of how they combine to provide a basis for obtaining the autonomy necessary to professionals. (TA)

Develops a classification that provides assistant principals with a useful framework within which, at both system and school levels, they might examine their behavior and consider modifications. (Author/IRT)

The authors, as counselor educators, share their perspectives of what identity problems counseling psychologists have and what choices the profession must make of it is to continue to develop and mature. (Author)

Bureaucratic work situations, particularly those with commercial goals, rationalize not only people's work tasks, but their social demeanor and behavior. This study examines the impact of such rationalization of appearance and interaction on clerical workers in several branches of a large bank. (Author/AM)

Perceptions of the role of vocational counselors vary among secondary school counselors, principals, vocational directors, and vocational counselors themselves, a factor that can lead to conflict and morale problems in local schools. (MJB)

The role of the mental health professionals in helping parents of handicapped children is explored. (CL)

Childrens' perceptions of reality in television are examined as an intervening variable between exposure to the medium and the effect of TV messages. Among the findings of this study are that perceptions of the reality of TV increase as the specificity of content increases. (Author/AM)

Discusses how the role of the supervisor in a manufacturing organization changes when technological advancements are introduced. Presents models illustrating how different companies would handle the role and training of supervisors during the introduction of computer numerically controlled machine tools into the facility. (CH)

Attempted to validate previously identified classification of divorce attorneys as Counselors or Advocates and to assess practitioner attitudes towards divorce reform. Found that concordance rate for classification was not statistically different from chance. Concerning attitudes, most respondents expressed dissatisfaction with current legal…

Reports a study of a connectedness' versus separateness' orientation in adolescents' reasoning about friendship, loyalty, and understanding of political and social order. Conflict resolution for students having a connectedness orientation focused on negotiation; in separateness orientation, the focus was on codes of conduct. Adolescent males…

Tested Kohn's theory that people who work in highly supervised, routinized occupations are likely to value obedience and conformity in marital and parental relationships. Findings from 244 couples revealed that working conditions were not strong predictors of division of household labor. Concludes that nontraditional gender role values,…

This study explored social correlates of teacher reports of classroom behavior. Reported behavior correlated most strongly with perceived student needs. Results are discussed. (Author/JD)