This study examines the attitude of Jewish adolescents in an American metropolis toward the State of Israel. The study is designed to test two hypotheses: (1) that students who are exposed to a more intensive Jewish education tend to be more aware of Israel than those with a lesser exposure; and (2) that children from homes and/or schools with a…

The results of a parent education survey among 44 colleges and universities are reported. The greatest indication of need is for curriculum and demonstration materials as well as good textbook material for college students in education for parenthood classes. The survey reveals a need for materials and leadership in parent education. (Author)

Discusses the changing forms and styles of the family unit in existence today. Proposes the need for new methods of presenting nutrition education to these diverse family forms. (MA)

Discusses characteristics of family members which influence social standing of the family. Most important characteristics are occupational and educational attainments of husbands and wives. Ascribed characteristics deriving from social origins are also significant. (Author/DB)

This investigation analyzes self-report perceptions of relative spousal dominance in decision-making and conflict resolution for an inner city neighborhood sample of 137 marriages representing three ethnic groups. (Author)

Studied 759 married pairs at different points in their life cycles. When they were compared in terms of such factors as preferred division of labor between spouses, actual family role enactment, marital decision-making, and attitudes about "alternative family forms," similarities across different age groups were far more important than…

This paper explores an action-learning orientation to the study of human relations subject matter in the form of a problem-solving methodology. A rationale for the use of problem-solving techniques in the classroom, as well as a seven-stage illustrative model, is presented. (Author)

Marriage and family enrichment is the new professional area in the applied family field. Its distinction is the limitation to groups of normal married couples and families, in informal settings, using experimental methods. A major recommendation is for a differentiating theoretical base to be established. (Author)

The dual-career family is an emergent family form in our society that offers new sources of satisfaction and new types of problems for families. Suggestions are made for strategies practitioners can use to assist dual-career families in coping effectively with the constraints and problems of their life-style. (Author)

Presents statistics on the incidence of adolescent suicide, some factors responsible for such behavior, and different approaches to treating the problem. (RK)

To counteract society's hostility toward homosexuality, effective social work with lesbian couples and families must include cultural as well as clinical work. This article suggests a multilevel approach, including self-exploration on the part of the worker, acquisition of specific clinical tools, and assumption of an advocacy stance with lesbian…

A review of the research literature on Black family life revealed that matriarchal themes are recurrent in describing male-female relationships. This was found in studies on family structure, identification, out-of-wedlock births, parenthood, marriage, sexuality, and peer groups. Suggestions are made for alleviating such research limitations and…

To understand the new morality and its impact, we must view it in context with the entire social system of family life and cultural values in contemporary society. The author briefly sketches some problematic trends in the contemporary family, their social consequences and sources, and proposals contributing to their solution. (Author)

Presents a study of maternal competence, expectations and involvement in child rearing decisions in relation to paternal personality and marital characteristics. Subjects were 45 thirty-year-old mothers. (BD)

Counseling processes utilized by the Santa Clara County Conciliation Court in resolving litigated visitation and custody disputes are described. The practical and salutary features of this court-oriented program are set forth. (Author)