Discusses the need for school sex education and presents an evaluation of the New York City school system's Family Living-Sex Education curriculum. Reports that this K-12 program was more successful in increasing knowledge than attitudes. Recommends that topics related to personal interrelationships and human reproduction be introduced earlier in…

Determined if selected personal and academic variables were predictive of self-concept scores. Both academic and personal variables made a significant, unique contribution to prediction of self-concept scores. Grade point average, extracurricular activities, health, and home life individually made a unique contribution to the prediction of…

The two principal approaches of the historian and sociologist, one focusing on change and the other focusing on recurrence or continuity, are reconciled for the teacher of French culture to foreign language students. This is accomplished through an examination of the differential time structures of different social levels, an illustration that the…

Provides excerpts from personal accounts presented at a 1984 conference on the needs of children of interracial families: "Communicating is the Key" (Philip Spivey); "Growing Up with an Asian American Heritage" (Clarence L. Chen); "An Hispanic Perspective on Biracial, Bicultural Families" (Irma Garcia Rose); and…

Reviews and compares six methods used to assess family functioning. Results showed that methods of total family assessment are nearing the formation of a family systems paradigm, although psychometric qualities of the instruments lag behind theoretical development. Recommendations are made for further development of procedures to assess family…

Surveyed 81 women over 50 years of age enrolled in college. Findings showed that older women enter college to receive a degree, to achieve independence, and for employment preparation. The majority of older women indicated positive support from their families and anticipated employment after graduation. (LLL)

Differences and relationships that exist between students' knowledge, behavior, and attitude scores by sex, socioeconomic status, and type of school are examined. (SK)

The enrichment model using structured short-term instructions through the use of manuals shows some definite advantages for process and outcome research, theory testing, applicability to nonclinical families, and comparisons of structured versus unstructured and cognitive versus affective approaches. Examples of graduate programs using enrichment…

Studies the contribution of home and family variables to the degree and type of knowledge of occupations held by children in first grade. The importance of such information to people working on curricular aspects of vocational choice in the elementary school is considerable. (Author/RK)

Described is a search for optimum child rearing practices in a seven-child Russian family over a period of 16 years. Intellectual development, creative ability, and physical development are discussed. Results indicate positive effects of early physical and mental stimulation. (Author/DB)

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder in childhood. Symptoms of ADHD include developmentally inappropriate levels of activity, distractibility, and impulsivity. The behavior often leads to academic and social problems and may have a long-term adverse impact on a child's later life. This…

This digest uses recent statistics, including Census 2000 data, to synthesize information on Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) children and families. The APIA population is diverse, and APIA groups vary widely in language, religion, beliefs, and health practices. The percentage of foreign born differs widely among APIA groups. The U.S.…

To understand the impact of high poverty neighborhoods on families, researchers collected data from participants at the Boston site of the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Moving To Opportunity (MTO) program, which randomly assigned housing vouchers to applicants living in high poverty public housing projects. This allowed families to…

Reports show that mental health services for Indian children are inadequate, despite the fact that Indian children are known to have more serious mental health problems than all other ethnic groups in the United States. This monograph examines five American Indian childrens mental health projects funded by the Center for Mental Health Services…

Rural communities are often plagued with socioeconomic challenges that contribute to family vulnerability and developmental challenges. Family Development Programs is a course that provides learning experiences related to rural community issues and family interactions with an opportunity to review programs that are provided within the region.…