Two studies (N=4,261 persons) illustrate an inverse relationship between ability level and correlations among IQ measures. Low IQ subjects showed higher correlations than did high IQ subjects. Intercorrelations of IQ subtests, intercorrelations of cognitive ability measures, and correlations of IQ with measures of cognitive ability displayed the…

Describes a study that asked teachers and student-teachers to nominate their most noticeable pupils regarding ability, achievement, behavior, and teacher's preoccupation with them, as defined in eight school-related categories. Findings indicate that boys are perceived as the majority of salient students. (JS)

Reports on a study of university students that evaluated presentation styles in computer-assisted learning (CAL) and computer-based training (CBT) programs. Monochrome and colored textual presentations are compared, differences between computer-naive and computer-literate users are explored, and implications for the design of CAL and CBT programs…

Reports a study, based on the father-child occupational linkage theory, that compares the work values of independence, management, and achievement of Jewish and Bedouin-Arab Israeli youth in order to determine if work values differ when the father's occupational status was controlled. Findings failed to support the occupational linkage theory. (LS)

Summarizes how cultural research can inform mainstream psychology, focusing on the role of specific cultural practices in organizing human endeavors. Describes Vygotsky's theoretical approach. The cultural perspective can be useful in advancing research on American children with different cultural backgrounds. (Author/BJV)

The educational community needs to ensure that children have developed learning strategies before they are expected to develop subject or task proficiency. The low achievement of poor children is due to their lack of preparation. The stratification of American society is the major problem with education. (BJV)

Reports on a study by Henry Becker that surveyed the research comparing the achievement of students using computer to those using traditional methods of instruction. Problems with many earlier studies are described, best-evidence synthesis is explained, effect size is examined, and implications for future research are suggested. (LRW)

Examines poverty levels of young and elderly women who live alone. Of all elderly women, 30 percent are in poverty compared with 21 percent of single young women. Variables include participation in labor force, education, age, benefits, and ethnicity. Women in rural areas more likely to be in poverty. (Author/TES)

After controlling for socioeconomic status and ability, social sex roles and processes of identifying with them were compared to gender-related achievements and aspirations of 3,154 Israeli students from two ethnic groups. Findings indicate that as girls mature, their rates of achievement and progress decrease, while those of boys increase. (TJH)

Relationships between parental behaviors and adolescent self-esteem were analyzed for 40 male and 50 female early adolescents from multiple settings. Increasing individuation in self-esteem regulation occurs during adolescent development; adolescents of higher levels of ego development evaluate themselves more independently of parental feedback…

Five papers are presented on serving rural gifted students, discussing: advanced academic courses offered through telecommunications; an electronic bulletin board and videotape exchange network; staff development and networking through telecommunications; acceleration strategies in elementary schools; and rural and urban gifted high-school…

A survey investigated demographic factors, work conditions, professional and career development, the effect of teacher on social and family lives, and relationships with parents, students, fellow teachers, and administrative personnel as factors in teacher resignation. Differences in male and female perceptions were also examined. (MSE)

Examines persistence-related problems of American Indian poverty using metropolis-satellite (urban-rural) and world-system explanations. Links federal-Indian relationship and reservation economics to worldwide socioeconomic processes. Illustrates United States-world system relations as basis for alternative federal policies and addressing Indians'…

Analyzes the effects of immigrant status, gender, and year of graduation from medical school on the choice of medical practice specialty of 1,043 Korean physicians. Findings suggest that immigrant professionals are more likely to choose marginal economic activities within the professional labor market. (FMW)

Compares the personality types of a sample of 164 Navajo community college students with those of non-Indians using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). Applies research on the preferred instructional methods associated with MBTI personality types to the needs of Navajo students. (FMW)