Examines three theories of family ritual derived from Emile Durkheim's sociology of social order: the structural-functional theory, constructionist theory, and mobilization theory. Concludes that rituals maintain traditional family structures, yet are creative in that they may define new forms of relationships and support emerging possibilities…

Reviews research into children's use of television and discusses two studies, one from the United States and one from West Germany, that focus on media in families. A study currently being completed is also described that examines the effect of cable television on children's and adolescents' media use in Austria. (LRW)

Examines 95 parents' reports of relations between infant termperament and parental psychological conditions, as well as familiy characteristics of socioeconomic status, birth order, and infant gender. (HOD)

Examines and compares the demographic realities in China and Vietnam and the population education strategies used in curriculum materials for population education programs in both countries. (SB)

Suggestions are presented that focus on strategies to alleviate those stresses arising from internal sources. These strategies include enhancing communication skills, relieving role overload, and minimizing multiple role-cycling. (CT)

Soviet schools are being charged with the responsibility to educate the current generation of young people to have more children than their parents. Discussed are how sex education should prepare students for family life, the psychological characteristics of females, and the content and objectives of sex and hygiene education. (RM)

The declining birth rate in the Soviet Union is affecting the educational system, its organizational features, the curriculum, and the teaching process. How the government is responding is examined. (RM)

Surveyed 161 Canadian high school students and their parents in a family life and sex education needs assessment. Results showed students and parents regarded vocational and educational guidance as the most pressing psychoeducational need, preferring to incorporate family life education into existing programs. (JAC)

A survey of the knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes of secondary school students in British Columbia, Canada, revealed misconceptions about breastfeeding and beliefs that breastfeeding was not acceptable in social situations. Information about breastfeeding and lactation should be integrated into school courses and health programs. (Author/PP)

Inspite of the tremendous increase in the burden of market work faced by married American women in the last decade, the differential in household work time between husbands and wives still persists. The results of this study assert that the differences in socioeconomic characteristics between husbands and wives explain only part of that…

Explains some of the problems encountered by children who live with addicted parents. Also emphasizes some ideas that are required to teach or treat these children successfully. (Author)

The article addresses the social problems inherent in changing sex roles, the dual-role (wage-earner and homemaker) concept, and implications for home economics teachers. An introduction, a transcribed graduate class discussion of the issues, and a collection of exercises and learning activities for the secondary classroom comprise the article.…

The purpose of this case survey was to examine the reasons that students provide regarding why they are on academic probation and the efficacy of discussing the family life cycle among this group. Initially, a pilot population of 93 students on academic probation, who are a part of a multi-cultural community college in New York City, were surveyed…

The New York City Social Indicators Survey examines New York City's social climate, surveying a representative sample of families regarding their perceptions of life in the city and indicators of their quality of life and experiences of hardship. The 1999 survey examined the period between 1997-1999, a time of strong economic performance and…

This course textbook has been adapted from the four-volume "Handbook of Applied Developmental Science" (SAGE 2003), a work that offers a detailed roadmap for action and research in ensuring positive child, youth, and family development. In 20 chapters, "Applied Developmental Science: An Advanced Textbook" brings together theory and application…