AN ATTEMPT IS MADE TO ESTABLISH A THEORETICAL FOUNDATION FOR GROUP PROPERTY AND LIABILITY INSURANCE AND TO ADVANCE THE GENERAL HYPOTHESIS THAT THE PRINCIPLES USED IN INSTALLING AND ADMINISTERING GROUP LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE ARE APPLICABLE TO THE INSTALLATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF GROUP PROPERTY AND LIABILITY INSURANCE. A SURVEY WAS CONDUCTED TO…

Methods for ordering and selecting variables for discriminant analysis in multiple group comparison or group prediction studies include: univariate Fs, stepwise analysis, learning discriminant function (LDF) variable correlations, communalities, LDF standardized coefficients, and weighted standardized coefficients. Five indices based on distance,…

A PROGRESS REPORT OF THE COOPERATIVE RESEARCH PROJECT CONCERNING THE EFFECTS OF VALUE SYSTEMS UPON SCHOOL LEARNING AMONG GHETTO CLUB MEMBERS IS PRESENTED. STREET GROUP MEMBERS CONSIDERED SCHOOL LEARNING IRRELEVANT TO PRESTIGE WITHIN THE GROUP. THEY WERE CONCERNED WITH TOUGHNESS, SMARTNESS, TROUBLE, EXCITEMENT, AUTONOMY, AND FATE. FULL…

The College Student Questionnaire (CSQ) has been used in numerous studies to analyze and explore attitudes, expectation, and backgrounds of students classified according to their academic performance or program. Many studies are mentioned, most briefly, with little or no description of methods or procedures. Significant results are reported with a…

An active and viable student council can help to involve both rebellious and uncommitted students in useful outlets. The major causes of ineffective councils are homogeneous membership, weak leadership, and misinformed faculty advisors. Principals should take the initiative in solving these problems. To break down homogeniety, the council should…

The relationship of 2 important variables -- group composition and time -- to the verbal behavior of sensitivity training groups, using 2 recently developed assessment procedures, is investigated. Sensitivity groups were composed according to the interpersonal skills of participants, as measured by a structured behavioral technique, the Group…

This study attempts to develop a new approach to theories of organizational communication, which would apply to members of voluntary associations who are recruited largely through the use of mass media. A questionnaire was mailed to 355 members of Common Cause, an organization dedicated to "giving the people back their voice [in…

The author contrasts the fragmented nature of immigrant groups upon their arrival in America with the social and cultural unities found among ethnic groups years later. He explains this change--the process of "ethnicization"--as a consequence of two factors: ascription and adversity. (Author)

A study of the governing boards of two Australian universities whose membership was drawn from academic, government, and business circles was concerned with role perceptions of the members. Their expectations of their functions were fewer than might be expected, and as a group they held conflicting expectations. (Author/JMD)

An examination of inclusion, control, and affection behaviors in the interrelationships of coaches and athletes revealed that inclusion was the predominant factor contributing to incompatibility in the dyads. (MJB)

Examines the impact of local governmental structural arrangements (plan of council member election and size of the council) on the representation of blacks and hispanics. Two features of the municipal reform movement, at-large elections and small city councils, appear to adversely affect the equity of the minority groups' representation.…

Reports results of a study investigating reference group orientations of industrially employed professionals. Sample included 128 engineers and 51 scientists, divided into four personnel types: locals, cosmopolitans, local/cosmopolitans, and uncommitted. Through a questionnaire, respondents reflected their level of commitment to a variety of…

It is proposed that the sex composition of a group affects the sex-role awareness and sex-related responses of its members, and that such effects can operate even when there is no actual or anticipated verbal interaction among group members. (Author/AM)

Each method, appointment or election, of selecting trustees involves certain costs and certain benefits to all parties to the transaction. A governor tends to profit from appointment, voters and trustees from election, but there are penalties too. Conclusion: neither way is better for everyone involved. (Editor/JT)

The Follower Maturity Index (FMI) is an instrument derived from leadership theory and based on observations of verbal and nonverbal behavior of followers in task groups. Dimensions of follower maturity--achievement, responsibility, experience, activity, dependence, variety, interests, perspective, position, and awareness--are discussed. For…