The authors present a model which follows the development of a male-female relationship through dating, marriage and divorce. They discuss the factors that cause friction between a husband and wife and offer procedures for coping with such friction. (SE)

Using geographic criteria to assess the United States, two themes are apparent: 1) gulf between America's perception of conditions and reality, and 2) conflict between deeply rooted sentiment for isolationism and internationalism of a trade-oriented country. (ND)

The relationship between social role-taking ability and competencies of 46 educable retarded children (mean age 13 years) in dyadic interaction was examined. (Author)

This article summarizes the major results of a five-year nationwide field study concerning the rehabilitation process as it relates to client outcome. Meaningful results were arrived at with respect to rehabilitation counselors' work role, rehabilitation counselors' interpersonal skill levels, and general change features of clients. (Author)

Increasingly, therapists are asked to testify in court cases as expert witnesses. Many of these cases involve testimony about homosexuality. The best policy on the stand is explained and suggestions for preparation and presentation in the court are made. (Author)

A gender-integrated homosexual community is described. Male and female members are compared as to participation in the community's formal organizational structure as well as in relation to several functions of that community. The integrated community differed in a number of dimensions from exclusively male and exclusively female homosexual…

Many mature women reach a decision-making point where a desire to change the direction of their lives is quite evident, but how to implement that change is unclear. Presented is a five part guidance model which provides steps useful in working with the mature woman in her mid-life role change. (Author)

Investigated differences between daughters' and their mothers' perceptions of the role of the school counsellor. Significant differences in perceptions of counsellor role between daughters and their mothers were indicated. Educational and vocational problem areas were viewed by both as the most suitable areas in which to seek counsellor help.…

The usefulness of hospital charges as a means of teaching medical students the relationship between the quality and the cost of medical care provided by primary care physicians (internists and family physicians) is presented. It is believed that such case studies can aid medical students in understanding their developing role as "generators of…

Reviews and summarizes research on how mass media portrays sex roles and influences our perceptions of them. (MH)

Report of the Belmont Conference at which 26 educators were brought together to focus on the critical problems facing the principalship and to explore alternative solutions to them. (Author)

Based on data from a five-state probability sample of households, divergences appear by race with regards to measures of sex role egalitarianism. Basic processes are similar in both racial categories with respect to factors accounting for marital solidarity. (Author)

This research captures some of the complexity of cultural adjustments such as race relations, cultural misunderstandings, and integration, through an examination of the thoughts and feelings of Maori University graduates in New Zealand. (Author/DE)

Presents three alternative roles for school psychologists: 1) psychoeducational specialist in the school; 2) school specialist in community-based psychological services; and 3) psychologist focusing on the social structure of the school. (Author/PC)