Research regarding teacher union representatives' actual and preferred participation in decisions governing 18 situations is presented. The items include determination of student groupings in class, materials selection, personnel selection, tenure consideration, determination of faculty salaries, and establishment of budget priorities. (JMF)

The strongest correlation between number of visits and treatment outcome was for the long-term personality clinic and the short-term crisis and adolescent clinics. The outcome of treatment for a borderline disorder cannot be compared to that of a patient with acute situational anxiety. (JAC)

Results indicate that administrators' knowledge of and attitudes toward the content of professional development workshops affect their evaluation of the workshops. (IRT)

The effectiveness of novice co-leaders was compared to an experienced leader when administering a packaged instructional program to disseminate educational knowledge. Findings indicated that the experienced leader realized better cognitive/attitudinal results than the novice co-leaders, but that both produced positive results. (Author/GK)

Investigates the use of reading activities in the enhancement of the lives of nursing home patients. Two reading groups were formed. Short stories of high interest were read and discussed. Patients appeared to appreciate and enjoy the sessions. (Author)

The experience of the first two years of the Annual Summer Institute in Evaluation Research is reviewed based on participants' assessments following the training sessions. Overall, the Institute appears to be successfully imparting evaluation skills to social scientists with varied backgrounds and experiences. (Author/MV)

Until such time as sufficient research is available on the psychosocial effects of sports participation, is recommended that physical educators do their own research. (MM)

Explores the relationship between participants' (N=76) perceptions of federally-funded substance abuse prevention training and participants' application of these programs. Most participants (98.7%) gave favorable assessments of the training. Analysis of training application indicates that learning application is influenced by the learner's…

Compares satisfaction of two groups of graduate students enrolled in the same graduate-level technology course: one using the traditional in-class instructional method (synchronous); the other using Internet-based instruction (asynchronous). Finds, for example, that students receiving Internet-based instruction completed their assignments in…

Examined relationship, if any, between counseling outcomes and the topical focus in career counseling, using 22 counselors who saw 46 adult clients at a community-based clinic. Found from counselors' perspective outcomes were better when focus of sessions was relatively more vocational than personal; client satisfaction was predictable only from…

Describes Employment Training, Britain's new program for unemployed adults. The author interviewed employers, managing agents, and the unemployed and found a distinct lack of enthusiasm about the programs. (JOW)

A random sample of 661 U.S. and Canadian pharmacists (38 percent response) identified characteristics of pharmacy continuing education (CE) program clientele that might assist in marketing these programs. Attitude toward CE was related to sex, age, practice setting, and source of CE. Practice setting was of most value in targeting a potential…

A comparative study of competitive trait anxiety (CTA) among university male and female varsity athletes supports the proposed relationship of fear of failure and of evaluation to CTA, but suggests that the pattern of this relationship varies across age, gender, sport, and other variables. (JD)

College students (N=64), divided into 10 groups, completed the Personal Anticipations Questionnaire prior to group experience, Group Attitude Scale several times during group experience, and Group Satisfaction Scale following group experience. Results showed that group member expectations were related to group cohesion or attraction to group.…

Gave subjects a performance standard either before or after performance of a novel task. Found that subjects receiving the standard after performance were more satisfied (in the success condition) or more dissatisfied (in the failure condition) than those given the standard prior to performance. Implications of these findings are discussed. (RJM)