This paper reviews research suggesting that parents' adaptation to their children's diagnoses has been found to predict both family well-being and the children's attachment security. A parent group intervention designed to promote adaptation among such parents is then described, including the rationale, goals, and guidelines of the eight-session…

Examined relationships between family leisure involvement and satisfaction with family life. Data on families recruited through middle schools indicated that parents, but not children, considered family leisure involvement the strongest predictor of satisfaction. At the family level, only the block including core and balance family leisure…

Examines child-rearing techniques of Jamaican adults and their assumed effects on child outcomes. Also examines the plausibility of the assumption that harsh physical punishment meted out to children is partially responsible for current social problems of that nation. Recommends approaches to tackle the broad goals of addressing familial and…

A survey of Swiss university graduates (n=7,791) found that starting a family and involvement in childcare generally do not represent obstacles to suitable employment, except for natural science and engineering graduates. However, it is relatively rare for recent graduates with children to accept trainee positions, which could have a negative…

Reviews the theory and practice of education with midlife and older adult populations and empirically addresses two theoretically guided research questions: what are older adults' preferences for instructional strategies and techniques in programs and what environmental considerations do older adults perceive as important in influencing their…

Compared 40 families with adolescents unsuccessful in public schools who were attending alternative schools with 52 families of public school adolescents. Results showed predicted differences in direction of greater balanced functioning and more positive communication in public school families. Public school families also perceived greater…

A family life education teacher discusses how she keeps her students motivated. Techniques include using new ideas, taking advantage of differences among students; expecting good attitudes, recognizing accomplishments, keeping a fresh perspective, and believing in miracles. (JOW)

Examined problems of 41 dual-career Black couples. Findings indicated that dual-career Black couples experienced a number of problems related to their lifestyle. Found unique problems perceived by dual-career Black families. In addition to problems experienced by White dual-career couples, Blacks also faced racial discrimination, social isolation,…

Describes a process for circumventing concerns that a large college lecture class would be impersonal, intimidating, and counterproductive by linking together two related courses on human relationships and sexuality and designing assignments that stimulate a high level of student achievement. Course has been evaluated positively by students.…

The influence of various forms of homelessness on children's development is discussed. The role of personal space in development is considered, particularly in regard to the settings in which homeless children spend much of their time. (PCB)

Describes the Hunter Caravan Project of Australia, which was designed to improve direct services for children and address the needs of parents and families living in caravan parks. (RJC)

Examines the attitudes of 77 undergraduate women and their mothers to home- and job-related activities. Finds that cohort effects are stronger than historical period or stage-of-life effects, and that mothers' responses reflect significantly more interest in home-related activities while daughters' responses reflect equal interest in job- and…

Presents an account of some important developments that concern the family in Sweden since the beginning of the 1960s. Interprets data from the Swedish fertility survey conducted by Statistics Sweden in 1981 and official statistics for later years. Contends that the young nonmarital cohabitation that has emerged should be seen as a phenomenon…

Contends that one's generational position and gender influence one's perspective on family structure and function. Suggests integration of child developmental research with gerontological research. Advocates recognition of reciprocities of interaction and influence among family members of all ages, correcting the child focus. Discusses kinkeeping,…

One approach to teaching literature combines a work of drama or fiction with a popular text on human needs and relationships. Virginia Satir's "Peoplemaking," a book on family dynamics, provides a theoretical framework in which to evaluate the decisions of the characters in Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun." (MSE)