For the most part colleges and universities are not opposed to nepotism in faculties except husband and wife in same department. (Editor)

The biraderi system of kin relations in Punjab consists of a larger circle of relatives who share a common identity through its name and a more restricted circle determined by competitive gift giving. Functions of this institution are outlined and their implications are traced for a developing country like Pakistan. (Author)

The Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Program (CSATP) of Santa Clara, California, uses professionals from the community, volunteers, and self-help groups of parents and children to provide treatment with a humanistic attitude. A case study illustrates CSATP treatment for father-daughter incest. Effects of father, mother, daughter, and family are…

Studied qualitative dimensions believed to affect intergenerational family relationships, surveying older parents (N=170) and adult children (N=145). Results indicated that qualitative dimensions are associated with one another and that affection and communication greatly determine the quality of relationship for both generations. Filial…

Examines definitions and concepts of power and their application in family organizations. Inappropriate power plays are often utilized by family members to control or dominate others. Presents techniques for identifying such conflicts and redirecting the flow of power. (Author/WAS)

The case study analyzes the interactions of a family with a physically handicapped child during periods of change. It is pointed out that the child became the "scapegoat" over problems between husband and wife. (CL)

Significant differences were found between parents and professionals on the impact of severely handicapped children on their families. Professionals overestimated the child's negative impact on family relationship as well as community rejection and lack of support. They underestimated parents' ability to use appropriate teaching and behavior…

The author considers how gifted students act when they achieve a peak experience or self-actualization, with particular emphasis on the role which parents play. (SB)

Respite care is one resource or support service designed to help the family in its role as primary caregiver to severely disabled individuals. Aspects of respite care needing improvement are time allotted per family, more qualified/skilled respite care workers, and choice of type of service. (SB)

Twenty-eight male and 44 female college students were administered the Kinetic Family Drawing, the Comfortable Interpersonal Distance Scale and the Psychological Distance Scale. Results indicate no significant correlations for distance between the self and other family figures in the drawings and either of the two interpersonal distance scales.…

Five siblings of autistic children relate some of their own experiences and provide insight on how this handicap manifests itself throughout the family's environment. A psychiatrist experienced with autistic children and their families comments on the siblings' stories. (SBH)

Advocates the use of a family-sensitive model when counseling individuals that recognizes and respects the individual's membership in a family culture. Self-efficacy and family systems interventions for academic and career development are demonstrated in the hope that individual identities in relation to family identities will be strengthened.…

Evaluates the efficiency of the coping mechanisms of 82 unemployed African men with dependents. Results revealed significant relationships between perceived stress and stressful life events, as well as between perceived stress and four groups of coping mechanisms, the strongest relationships being reported for stressful life events, psychological…