Discusses the moral, ethical, and religious considerations of government intervention in family planning in developing countries. Also discusses the role of home economics on the issue. (JOW)

The relationship of driver licensure rate to 16-year-old lifestyles was assessed in three states: Michigan (where 56% of 16-year-olds are licensed), New York (14% licensure), and New Jersey (2% licensure). For the most part, the differences in 16-year-old licensure and mobility were not reflected in lifestyle differences. (KH)

An ongoing concern in family life education is the preparation of family life educators. Because many are inadequately prepared, attention has been given to standards for training and certification. Some implications of these guidelines are noted. (JOW)

Describes the state of home economics in two developing countries, Malawi and Guyana. (NRJ)

Used the 1972 through 1980 National Opinion Research Center's General Social Survey to examine differences between Jewish and non-Jewish family patterns. General indicators showed little difference, although Jews were less likely to have divorced or separated, had smaller families, and placed a higher value on children's autonomy. (JAC)

Analyzes data from over 8000 subjects on sibling affect as related to sex of subject and sibling, age of subject, older versus younger sibling, and family size. (Author)

A report on the results of a study completed by the Family Life Education Panel on what commercial teaching materials are being used in high school family life classrooms. (JC)

This study attempts to provide and to analyze some ethnographic data as evidence of functionality of an affiliative family. (Author)

The research findings are reviewed under headings that reflect aspects of the wife role as it is defined in the theoretical formulations. In addition, a large body of hitherto unexplained sex differences in marital satisfaction are examined. (Author)

This paper describes the introduction of a sex education course into a private American school in Tunisia. The steps involved in the development of the project and curriculum are recorded. The impact of the project on receptive Tunisian authorities and its influence on change are discussed. (Author)

The results of the study suggest that an adolescent's feelings about himself can be improved, thus contributing to increased self acceptance and a more positive self image. (Author)

Aboriginal Family Education Centres began in 1967 at a Baptist camp in New South Wales when a group of 45-60 Aboriginal people made plans for providing educational opportunities for themselves and their children under school age. Foundation aid has helped the growth of the project, which has similarities to the play group approach used in England…

Among the findings are: (1) family life education is not given a high priority in most schools; and (2) the broad concept of family life education is apparently difficult to interpret, to grasp, to implement. Among educators generally there is only a partial appreciation of the breath and depth of the concept, but there is a fuller understanding…