Discussed is psychotherapeutic treatment of children with minimal brain dysfunction. Therapy is directed toward both children and parents. (CB)

Mobile black subjects reported stronger attempts to be like their fathers and a greater sense of similarity to them than low mobile subjects. However, mobile males also made strong attempts to identify with mothers and saw themselves as similar to mothers with respect to ideals and values. (Author/CJ)

A program to train parents of mentally handicapped children to utilize behavior modification techniques in the home is described. A system for cooperation between the parent and teacher is outlined. (CD)

Confirmed is Bieber's finding (1962) that childhood parental relationships of homosexual men are less desirable than those of heterosexual men. However, while parental impact on children may be greater than the other way around, child impact on the parent probably determines parental attitudes toward that child. (CJ)

Based on author's doctoral dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (JJ)

Describes selected aspects of family life among rural Southern black families. Contends that there is an indigenous American Negro culture. (DM)

Based in part on an MA thesis (Utech) submitted to Kent State University.

This article reports on a study undertaken to determine if overweight, mentally retarded students could safely lose weight and maintain their individual losses through a given time period (six months). School personnel and parents instituted minor changes in nutrition and a simple activity program. (Authors/JMK)

Examines the image of women as depicted in the literature of Africa and the Caribbean. Suggests that in the literature of both cultures, women are shown to be self-assertive and in control of their lives, but they are ultimately assessed on their success as wives and mothers. (Author/MJL)