Explored the perspective of young adult grandchildren concerning relationships with grandparents. Four relationship variables were examined: amount of contact, assessed adequacy of contact, importance of the relationship, and role conception. Results supported the position that grandparents remain a significant factor in the lives of young adults.…

The article describes a strategy used to teach sign communication to severely handicapped students in the classroom. It recommends that the speech-language pathologist adopt a consultant role in service delivery. (Author)

A model of professional socialization is elaborated on and applied to the education of lawyers. Its basic components are the organization, the persons occupying the position of student-professional, the socializing process, and the long-term outcome of socialization. A method to influence the development of professional identity is described. (MSE)

Investigates similarities and differences between male and female homicide offenders, as well as between murderers and non-aggressive property offenders. Supported the hypothesis that as individual's lives tend to be characterized by situations of high unreciprocity, the likelihood of homicide increases. (Author)

A synthesis is presented of the work of Lindblom and Cohen, MacDonald and Walker, and the current authors. The synthesis considers issues in the usefulness of social science theory and research, and how observer roles in qualitative field studies yield multiple kinds of usable knowledge to a variety of audiences. (Author/BW)

Twenty-five preservice and nine inservice educational technologists who were surveyed about their roles in the education of handicapped children expressed willingness to be involved in teamwork with special educators. Special educators are largely unfamiliar with the contemporary functions of the educational technologists. (CL)

The article examines the conditions that have led to emphasis on the training needed by pediatricians to effectively serve young handicapped children. Three national training programs are discussed to illustrate efforts in this area. Future directions and future problems regarding the physician-educator relationship are also considered. Journal…

Focuses on how clients' perceptions of consultants' motivation and behavior affect clients' reactions to consultation. Results suggested that clients demand a certain balance between personal support and understanding on the one hand, and expertise, guidance, and decisiveness on the other. (Author)

Results did not support the hypothesis that adjustment to widowhood transpires through successive stages. Widowhood continues to be stressful long after the death of the spouse. Service providers to widowed persons should abandon the myth that only the recently widowed need assistance. (Author)

Registered nurses' perceptions of their role, qualifications, and responsibility in patient education are presented. (JMF)

The activities and functions of teaching and learning are viewed in terms of the flexible roles of the individuals engaged in these activities, and the positive aspects of friendship in the teacher-student relationship are explored. (JMF)

The expanding role of the school nurse as a health educator is discussed and encouraged. Problems faced by nurse educators in asserting this role and the cooperative effort needed among educators are outlined. (JMF)

Lists criteria that contribute to being an effective school board member. Especially intended for a newly elected board member. (Author/WD)

Three value perspectives on men's family work are evident in previous literature: traditional, exploitive, and changing role perspectives. Areas of research derived from the changing role perspective are presented. A new study indicates that men in the late 1970s are increasing family work when their wives are employed. (Author/BEF)

A study was conducted to determine the relationship between the amount of time children spend watching television and their knowledge of adult sex stereotypes. Males and females in grades 1, 3, 5, and 7 made up the study population. Heavy viewers were found to have more stereotyped perceptions than light viewers. (Author/GC)