A considerable amount of diversity was discovered in the views expressed in the 63 books reviewed. Religious, physical, and social considerations were the factors most heavily stressed with regard to mate choce; romantic love was not an important factor. Sex is discussed almost solely in terms of its procreative function, although some change is…

Looks at the phenomenon of dual-career families from a personal basis. Reviews the realities and expectations of both spouses and suggests positive approaches to handling family life. (Availability: CHEA National Office, 151 Slater Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5H3) (JOW)

Cluster analysis of social environment variables for 115 families with children (average age 12 years) in trainable mentally retarded classes revealed five distinctive patterns: cohesive; harmonious; control oriented, somewhat unharmonious; low disclosure, unharmonious; child oriented, expressive; and disadvantaged, low morale. Comparisons and…

Cites research that suggests the workplace and the community will be vital areas of influence in people's lives for the rest of the century, stressing the importance of a totally supportive environment and describing the role of business in supporting families and schools. (MP)

Demonstrates that our understanding of family conflict can be enriched by applying aspects of general sociological theories of intergroup conflict to the analysis of family dynamics. Specifically focuses on frequency, intensity, violence, and outcome of family conflict. (Author/GC)

Explores the problem of recidivism among children discharged from foster care by the Jewish Child Care Association (JCCA). Results presented from this first stage of the study focus on the relationship of child and family attributes to recidivism. (Author/RH)

In this study husbands were perceived as more psychologically healthy when they had children than when they had no children. Wives were liked less and viewed more negatively on general personality descriptors when they were described as voluntarily childless than when they were involuntarily childless. (Author)

Stress is created in dual-career families due to the changing roles and expectations of the husband and wife. This article discusses the sources of this type of stress, tensions that can develop, special challenges that must be faced, the advantages of this type of life-style, and stress management. (CT)

In order to develop normally, children need emotional involvement and shared activities with one or more adult(s). Public policy in the United States, unlike that of most industrialized societies, is not supportive of family life. (Author/GC)

Adolescents feel that bearing children is the responsibility of the couple and increasing numbers are deciding not to become parents. A majority feel that legalized marriage and the nuclear family is the most important setting for rearing children. Ambivalence of changing options in life plans results in uncertainty about childbearing. (Author)

Discusses various aspects of a human development curriculum: constructing a conceptual framework; using the framework to build a teaching strategy; and learning experiences related to human development (reciprocity in relationships, family and community development, impact of technology, and effects of roles on personal identity). (CT)

The option of the child-free life should be offered to every young person contemplating marriage or approaching childbearing age. (Authors)

With careful planning and broad involvement, the Falls Church, Virginia, schools developed a successful sex and family life curriculum. (Author)

An English curriculum unit has been developed by this teacher to help senior high school students gain insight into various aspects of divorce and to open up a new area of literature. (MB)

Factor analysis of responses from 2,505 of 5,587 residents of Colorado, Vermont, and Wyoming identified concerns about poverty, substance abuse, needs of the elderly, parenting stress, and youth preparation for employment. Factor analysis was recommended to strengthen opinion polling results for use in planning family life education programs. (SK)