In the past few years, the care and education dimensions of day care have occupied a prominent place in scientific and political debate in Brazil and internationally. This study used an ecological perspective to examine the interconnections surrounding the dimensions of early care and childhood education and the forces that promote or restrain…

Seven focus groups were held in an Appalachian county in western North Carolina to examine residents' socially constructed identity as "mountain people." The groups were asked seven general discussion questions about social change, quality of life, and the terms "mountain people" and "Southerners." In striking…

Article compared the truancy rates of nine schools and investigated the influence schools have on attendance, social attitudes and delinquency. (Editor/RK)

Two areas of concern for elderly persons - maintaining ties with family and friends and preserving physical health and vigor - suggest courses on aging that home economists might teach. Understanding these problems and interpreting them for the community is a responsibility that home economists are well equipped to handle. (Author/AJ)

Describes the changing role expectations of the middle-aged blue-collar male as a husband, lover, father, and son, from a formerly stereotyped Archie Bunker" type of role model to one that is aware of improved performance needed in these family roles. (AG)

Research examining high school students' (grades 7 to 12) evaluations of a sex education program in terms of method, content, attitude, understanding, teacher effectiveness, value and need. (Author/AJ)

Family ties remain part of American life, but three kinds of American families will dominate in the years ahead: families of first marriages, single-parent families, and families of remarriages. Many related topics such as ethnic families, growing up in changing families, family obligations, and intergenerational relations are discussed. (NW)

Identifies and elaborates several programs in British Columbia which have been designed to strengthen the family. The programs are evaluated to assess their impact on family health. Some forces in education which have affected the family-school partnership are also analyzed. (JAC)

Describes the newly emerging legal system of the People's Republic of China, particularly the 1980 marriage law and its effects on marriage customs and divorce. In China, many roles perceived as social work roles are blended with the role of attorney. (JAC)

Reviews development of family therapy in Australia. An overview of the sociohistorical context of Australian life suggests some particular issues confronting Australian family therapy and the need for local styles of reponse. Australian family therapy may provide an example for universally relevant models in the next decade. (Author/JAC)

Three articles describe health programs in the People's Republic of China: (1) "Health Education in Schools" (Nicholas K. Iammarino); (2) "Health Care System and Nursing" (Veronica D. Feeg); and (3) "Family Planning Education" (Marian V. Hamburg). (CJ)

Reviewed research on the relationship between health, family communication, and support systems. Described a project encouraging family members to support each other's attempts to alter their diet and exercise patterns. Demonstrated that promoting social support for change among family members can encourage changes in diet and, less effectively,…