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Martin, Harold P. – 1977
The biologic and developmental problems of abused children are usually thought of etiologically in relation to the physical trauma which has been suffered. Indeed, physical trauma can cause death, brain damage, developmental delays and deviations in personality development. The environment in which the abused child grows and develops is a most…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Emotional Adjustment
Cappell, Charles L.; Mays, Karlene L. – 1973
The authors, critical of psychoanalytic paradigms used in the analysis of the perpetrators of child abuse, formulate an alternative model based on theoretical and empirical insights from social learning theory. The discussion focuses on the environmental contingencies of the sociopsychological states of families. To test several hypotheses based…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Aggression, Child Abuse, Child Rearing
Mark, Sandra Fay – 1982
Men and women in higher education administration were studied to determine the nature of self-orientation, family orientation, and career orientation. Of 900 female and male subjects randomly selected from national data bases and stratified according to sex and administrative level, 561 responded, and 40 percent of the sample were nuns and…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Attitude Measures, Clergy, College Administration
Gay, Velva Bere – 1981
The responsiblity of the school in dealing with children of divorced parents was studied. An annotated bibliography provides a guide to sources offering suggestions for school personnel seeking greater understanding of the problem of divorce. The bibliography is divided into sections on: (1) understanding family breakdown, in which statistics,…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Divorce, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Problems
Morton, Cecelia – 1980
Literature reviews, focused on the relationship between child abuse and juvenile delinquency, indicate that juvenile delinquents are often products of families that consciously or unconsciously neglect their childhood needs. Corporal punishment by parents often leads to overt and aggressive misbehavior. Neglect and extreme punishment can cause…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Children
Download full textKendall, Earline D., Ed.; And Others – 1981
Current changes in the American nuclear family, the impact of changes in family structure on children, and a rationale for day care services are delineated in this literature review. The family modifications examined are (1) divorce, (2) remarriage, (3) single parenting, (4) father absence, (5) teenage parenting, and (6) extended families.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Development, Children, Day Care
Heritage, Jeannette G.; West, W. Beryl – 1979
Approximately 50% of American marriages have some sexual dysfunction. Because sexuality is an important part of a person's life, counselors should be sensitive to sexual concerns of their clients. Taking an adequate sex history and highlighting problem areas may increase counseling efficiency. When counselors teach courses on human sexuality, they…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Child Abuse, Counselor Role, Counselors
BAKER, STEWARD L.; AND OTHERS – 1967
A PRELIMINARY REPORT OF AN EFFORT TO STUDY THE EFFECTS OF FATHER'S ABSENCE (FA) AND/OR GEOGRAPHIC MOBILITY ON THE MILITARY FAMILY IS PRESENTED. CONTACT WAS ESTABLISHED WITH 65 FAMILIES WHO HAD FIVE TO EIGHT YEAR OLD SONS AND HAD ORDERS FOR AN UNACCOMPANIED FAMILY TOUR OF AT LEAST ONE YEAR'S DURATION IN A NONCOMBAT AREA. PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS WERE…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Community Programs, Family Attitudes, Family Characteristics
Leavitt, Shelley E.; Davis, Mary – 1980
While numerous parent-training programs have been developed over the years, few systematically address the unique difficulties of single-parent families. A 10-week training program. "Parenting Alone Successfully (PALS)," was designed to assist single parents encountering difficulties in the management of their children's behavior. This…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Family Problems, Feedback, Needs Assessment
Frank, Mary, Ed. – Children in Contemporary Society, 1979
This collection of seven abridged symposium papers discusses contemporary social conditions which affect the nuclear family and suggests directions for intervention. The introduction declares that the family remains the single most important unit in civilized society. Its destruction is seen to be the destruction of society as we know it. The…
Descriptors: Authors, Church Programs, Economic Factors, Family Characteristics
Hetherington, E. Mavis; And Others – 1978
This study examines the relationship between family interaction, parenting behaviors, and the social, cognitive and emotional development of children in the two years following divorce. Subjects were 48 children (24 boys, 24 girls and their parents) from single parent families in which custody had been granted to the mother and 48 children (24…
Descriptors: Children, Cognitive Development, Divorce, Emotional Development
Illinois Commission on Children, Springfield. – 1970
This report summarizes the fact finding and recommendations of almost 8,000 people in Illinois who participated in preparing for the 1970 White House Conference on Children and Youth. It assesses the needs and opportunities available for the youth of Illinois, notes the gains achieved over the last decade, and makes recommendations for the gaps…
Descriptors: Community Services, Educational Responsibility, Family Life, Family Problems
Korn, Richard R., Ed. – 1968
Excerpts from eight books present material on juvenile delinquency. Included are selections from the following: "Wayward Youth" by August Aichhorn, "The Gang" by Frederic M. Thrasher, "The Jack-Roller" by Clifford R. Shaw, "Street Corner Society" by William Foote Whyte, "Children Who Hate" by Fritz Redl and David Wineman, "The Addict in the…
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Autobiographies, Behavior Problems, Case Records
Everitt, Clarence J. – 1968
Written for parents of retarded children, the text discusses the acceptance of mental retardation and considers differences in retarded children. Facts and fictions about retardation, and the search for understanding are treated; also treated are the team which serves the retarded child, psychological evaluation, and children with learning…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Programs, Exceptional Child Education, Family Problems
Erlich, A. C., Ed. – 1971
This survey investigates 6 major questions: (1) do adolescents and their parents perceive youth as overindulged; (2) are parent-child communication channels open; (3) has understanding between parents and their children broken down; (4) do children identify with their parents; (5) has discipline been permissive; and (6) do adolescents reject the…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Rearing, Children, Family Environment
