Describes a small-group discussion approach to premarital sexual education/counseling which has been found useful with engaged couples. This approach employs a set of "case situations" as focal point for group discussion. (HMV)

Despite the current impression of gloom regarding the health of American family life, several efforts at improving family relations are enumerated. (Author)

Argues that sex education in public schools is not educationally feasible because of diverse community values and inadequate teacher preparation. (DW)

This report provides a graphic overview of recent trends in the lifestyles of Americans which suggest a movement away from "traditional" family living. The charts in this report with their limited commentary, summarize major trends and focus on families with children present. Data are also presented on other types of families, households, and…

The following papers were among those presented at the symposium hosted by Brigham Young University: (1) "Situational Leadership Styles of Four Recreation and Sport Supervisors Using a Time Series Design" (Maurice Phipps, and others; (2) "Backpacking Sitting Down: Reminiscences from the Great Siberian Railroad" (Daniel L. Dustin); (3) "The…

This presentation offers one perspective on Canadians' use of television. Daily life in Canada is inspected in an effort to discern what it is about the way of life in Canada that makes Canadians need television to the extent that they do. Much of the public discourse on television and children focuses on perceived negative influences. Rarely…

This guide presents approaches and guidelines for developing culturally appropriate and relevant family life education. It begins with a definition of culture and a look at different types of acculturation. A section on cultural relevance in family life education briefly explains the challenge of a multicultural approach in family life education…

Meeting together as a family group for discussion and/or activities is the best way of establishing and maintaining a system of free-flowing, snag-proof family communication. Once a family starts meeting together, a sense of purpose and direction is needed. Adherence to four concepts becomes important: dialogue democracy, reasoned revealing,…

Decision making about an observational recording system for family interaction research is crucial. Alternative coding-recording methods and combinations thereof are discussed, including: (1) paper-and-pencil on-site method; (2) video-tapes; (3) paper-and-pencil and mechanical coding devices; (4) transcripts; and (5) transcripts combined with…

This paper presents an economic model of the relationship between time allocated to learning activities at home and achievement in school. The model is contrasted to four alternative models of the home-school relationship. Data from a 1975 survey of the parents of 887 elementary school children from one New York State school district are used to…

This special issue brings together an editorial, six articles, and three book reviews that focus on the relationship between television and the female audience. The articles are: (1) "Installing the Television Set: Popular Discourses on Television and Domestic Space, 1948-1955" (Lynn Spigel); (2) "The Spectacularization of Everyday Life: Recycling…

Research indicates that families that adopt have many problems that would have existed even if the adopted child had been a biological member of the family, but that become more complex and intense due to adoption. A psychosocial and psychodynamic perspective toward family life suggests that in the adoption process, child and family pass through…

Cited in this annotated bibliography are (1) research studies about discipline, compliance, and cooperation in homes, schools, and child care settings; and (2) practical materials about effective discipline; classroom management techniques for teachers, day care workers, and school administrators; and home management techniques for parents. Some…