This report examines trends in the world of work and the economy that affect families. Part 1 presents a futurist's perspective on the changing world of work and how it affects families. Topics include finance capitalism in a global economy, values, work force, compensation and employee benefits, employment and unemployment, government,…

Transcribed audiotapes were analyzed to identify themes and patterns of perception in the opinions of 24 working mothers who discussed their employment, child care arrangements, and families. Parents in four discussion groups spoke freely. Their comments are reported in sections focusing on parents' choice of child care arrangements, methods used…

A total of 148 Finnish adolescents were interviewed about their hopes for the future. The content, extension, internality, and actualization levels of each hope were estimated from the adolescents' answers. Scores measuring the level of future planning and internality were calculated from questionnaires filled out by 138 of the mothers. Results…

Secondary students in consumer education, general business, and home and family living courses can learn about auto and home insurance by participating in these learning activities. The exercises can also be used in adult education courses. The type of information provided for the activities includes key concepts, objectives, generalizations, new…

This hearing before the Senate Subcommittee on Family and Human Services of the Committee on Labor and Human Resources celebrates strengths of American families by receiving testimony from seven families participating in one of three panel presentations. The first panel explores both the barriers to adoption and their transcendence by adoptive…

This courseware evaluation rates the "Pregnancy and You" program, developed by Intellectual Software and sold by Career Aids, Inc. The courseware was rated by a team of home economists participating in a network designed to identify and evaluate courseware and disseminate reviews for vocational and technical teachers, media staff, and…

This article attempts to evaluate, critically, the scattered findings on divorced women as single parents and on the family units they head, and to re-examine effects of stigma on these families. (Author)

Parents need to learn how to use all the resources of a community in facilitating the growth and development of themselves and their children, both in and out of school. (BP)

The future of the black family is inextricably linked to the destiny of black people. It is an open question as to whether the "assimilationists," the group which basically accepts and joins in the behavior patterns of the dominant society, or the "nationalists," those adhering to more Afro-American or African customs, will prove to be the most…

Analyzing Moynihan's findings, author argues that it is impossible, methodologically speaking, for Moynihan to draw valid and useful conclusions relative to the issues he raised from the data he presents in his report. (Author/RJ)

This investigation compared courtship patterns and early marital adjustment in a sample of 30 white middle class couples, slightly less than half of whom had lived together prior to marriage. Intensive interviews were conducted individually and conjointly with all couples at specified intervals prior to and following marriage. Interviews were…

Presents the philosophy behind the development of a family life education program within a community agency. Offers guidelines for setting up similar programs by agencies in other communities whose concern is strengthening and enhancing family life as part of their mental health care program. Presented at the Georgia Conference on Social Welfare,…

This article discusses the trend away from large institutional placement toward small residences for troubled youth. The purpose, success, and recommended specifications for urban homes are mentioned. Also discussed are community attitudes and economic factors. (BW)

This paper focuses on the impact which industrialization, the existing family system and the class structure have upon family stability. (Author)