Discussed the home environments of drug users vs. non-drug users and considered the influence of the father upon adolescent social attitudes. (RK)

Longitudinal data, comparing couples who had a child with those who did not, showed related changes in questionnaire measures of "marriage satisfaction." The clearest finding was that women who have a child become more likely to report that their husbands are not paying enough attention to them. (Author)

Presents evidence that disengagement from life may be situational--that how an individual ages depends largely on his/her social milieu, and that socially isolated older people may disengage but that older people supported by a community of appropriate peers, do not. (Author)

The article discusses health education in kindergarten in five areas: safety, family living and lifestyle, personal health and hygiene, nutrition and mental health. (JA)

Author describes approach taken by the Children's Aid Society of Vancouver in sponsoring a demonstration project aimed at illegitimacy prevention through hospital observation and family life dialogue with highschoolers. (Author/MB)

Article describes the progress in adult education in India using the aid of puppetry. (MM)

New insights into consumer motivation and activity, deeper understanding of consumer choices as they relate both to goals and to style of life suggest changes in current practices within consumer education programs. This discussion reviews objectives of consumer education and puts new emphasis on the reality that for many consumers "...buying…

Sixty-two participants in an intensive six week institute were surveyed to determine influences of training during the year. Results indicated increases in (1) participation in community programs, (2) self confidence, (3) awareness and effectiveness in personal and professional activities. (Author/EK)

The cultural beliefs about sexual behavior of Blacks are examined through a critical review of the research on this subject. Using the findings of this research, the author delineates their implications for future family life, sex education, and public policy efforts. (Author)

Suggests meaningful involvement of students through: "Group Oriented , "Sensitivity Oriented , and "Thinking Oriented approaches to learning. Items in the "Involvement Pool are useful in reminding teachers of choice making them exercise every hour of teaching day. (Author)

Two interviews with each of eighty-six children, three to five years of age, indicate that boys and girls can verbalize perceptions at this age. Perceptions and concepts relating to "goodness and "badness are categorized and illustrate sex patterns, role perception, and criteria for children's assessments. (Author)

The results indicated that (a) there is more conflict in the clinic families and (b) the normal family is characterized by a father dominance which appears to be accepted by the other members of the family; the clinic family is characterized by a mother dominance which is unacceptable to other family members. (Author)