Describes a unique experience in training the staff in the Borders Health District in Scotland in techniques designed to improve the quality of life of elderly people. The curriculum, philosophic approach, methodology, and techniques are described. (Author)

The study of the relationship between satisfaction and spending preferences among 522 community leaders and 926 household residents in 8 rural Alabama counties indicated that generally higher levels of satisfaction were found among community residents; but, with some exceptions, leaders tended to prefer more spending on community services. (NQA)

Evaluated the influence of occupation and employment status on the involvement of older males in the home and the impact of these factors on well-being. Data were analyzed from interviews with 1,193 men, 60 years of age or older. Occupation and employment status independently influenced family tasks and well-being. (Author)

Describes age patterning of White and non-White suicide rates which reveal a consistent divergence: White suicide rates increase with age while non-White suicides peak in youthful years. Analyzes six explanatory hypotheses including: (1) differential life expectancy; (2) screening out of the violence prone; (3) role and status; and (4) values.…

Education in international human rights needs to develop informed critical judgment for considering human rights principles and applying them in the examination of conditions in any country. The purpose should not be to further nationalistic or imperialistic education. (Author/KC)

States that the indifference of public policy to human rights issues is illustrated by severe budget cuts in essential program areas such as the National Institute for Mental Health, the Legal Services Corporation, school lunches, social security, and education for the handicapped. Considers strategies for minimizing destructive effects of current…

Dunbar High School in Little Rock (Arkansas) was a segregated public school that served Black students from 1930 to 1955. A survey of Dunbar graduates revealed that the school was a central factor in preparing them to become qualified, contributing adults. (Author/WD)

Studied life satisfaction of urban and nonurban elderly Vermonters (N=1405). Results confirm that there are few significant objective differences, however, the nonurban felt subjectively that they were better off. Perceived evaluations of status were found to be better predictors of life satisfaction than objective measures. (Author)

Identifies recommendations regarding technological advancement and quality of life which emerged from a recent UNESCO meeting on technology and society. Recommendations include that an international advisory group be set up to regulate technological proccesses and that future technological innovation be assessed by an international Office of…

Investigated possible gender differences in bases of marital satisfaction. Data indicated that marital quality of men and women differ in degree rather than in kind. Suggests men may be more satisfied with their marriages than women but the same factors are important in their assessments. (Author/RC)

By drawing analogies to the history of mental testing, the author concludes that the responsibility for critical evaluation and beneficial use of social indicators rests with social scientists. Future directions of critical inquiry are suggested. (Author/MH)

Proposes clients in a crisis situation can find, by means of religious resources, a strength which may not be available by any other means. The client, thus, may come to realize more practically than ever before the full and personal meaning of hope, love, forgiveness, and purpose in life. (JAC)

The most important contribution the humanities makes to public policy is the sound education of those who will make future public policy. The humanists' task is to provide continuity, to educate each generation about its intellectual, spiritual, moral, and political birthright from which public policy must flow. (MLW)

A reply to recent articles by Borup and Gallego refuting their contention that relocation has no adverse consequences on the elderly. A response by Borup et al. reaffirms their stand and further describes their studies leading to their original conclusion. (KMF)

Preretirees displayed the least work satisfaction, preferred a lower retirement age, and manifested simultaneous positive attitudes toward retirees and their gatherings. Early retirees had negative attitudes toward work and retirement. Working retirees were the most work-oriented while fully retired persons were retirement-oriented and negative…