Undergraduate grade point average and ACT scores correlated significantly with NATIONAL TEACHER EXAMINATIONS scores. (Editor)

A study conducted in the late 1950s in Israel examined the optimal mix of ethnic groups in housing for maximum resident satisfaction. This follow-up study reports that similarity of ethnic background is not related to neighborhood success. (RLV)

Miller Assessment for Preschoolers scores for 19 preschool children who had been full-term low birth weight babies indicated they had adequate preacademic skills. However, 47% were below the 25th percentile for coordination and 21.2% were at risk on the verbal index. (SK)

Treated obesity by very low calorie diet, behavior therapy, and combination. Mean weight loss for three conditions was 14.09, 14.26, and 19.25 kilograms, respectively. Three years later, and correcting for additional therapy in interim, mean weight losses for 45 of original 50 subjects declined to 2.20, 3.54, and 5.11 kilograms, respectively.…

Profiles characteristics of adolescent suicide attempters (N=27) and the treatment they received in a pediatric emergency room. Results demonstrated that the evaluation of suicidal adolescents cared for in a pediatric facility may be episodic. Suggests need for comprehensive program to approach the problem. (Author/ABL)

Analyzes intern assessments of their experiences in the New York Assembly Internship Program. Interns worked 30 hours a week at the legislature and were generally very satisfied with their overall experience. The survey questionnaire is included. (JOW)

Smokers were randomized using a factorial design to compare nicotine gum use to no gum use, and self-help materials to no materials. Compared with the no-gum group, relapse occurred at a significantly lower rate in the gum group for the entire 12 months of follow-up. There was no significant main effect for the self-help materials and no…

Followed 500 juveniles adjudicated as delinquents into adult life. Subject's self-report of delinquent or criminal acts committed before first contact with Juvenile Probation Department bore no relationship to adult criminal conviction. Self-report of involvement in delinquent or criminal acts with friends, and frequency with which friends were…

Assigned 96 inpatients in alcoholism treatment to aftercare group treatment with either coping skills training or interactional therapy. Survival analyses using two-year outcome data provided evidence for durability of matching interaction effects. Individuals scoring high on sociopathy or global psychopathology had better outcomes in coping…

This study of 95 youths previously diagnosed with psychotic disorders found that at follow-up, 24 had a diagnosis of schizophrenia, 9 with psychotic mood disorders, 5 with personality disorders, and 1 with schizo-affective disorder. The study confirmed findings regarding early onset schizophrenia and psychotic mood disorders and emphasized the…

Used data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program national surveys of a national sample of college students to examine impact of intercollegiate athletic participation for Black (n=290) and White (n=1,716) American men. Found that athletics had a positive impact on social involvement, interpersonal and leadership skills, and motivation…

A follow-up study of new users of a university counseling service is reported. The study aimed to describe morbidity levels and to identify the determinants of change in students' mental-health status. Reasons for consultation, students' histories, course and treatment outcomes are discussed. Counselor's assessment form is appended. (Author/EMK)

Describes a follow-up study of the implementation of a group-based needs assessment program for unemployed people titled "Starting Points." Study uses focus group methodology to identify and categorize participant statements into 15 themes. The themes generated suggest that the program was successful in connecting clients with needed resources.…

A randomized controlled trial (N=188 patients) of the effectiveness of counseling as part of primary care compared to routine advice from general practitioners was conducted with three practices. Measures were compared at four and eight months follow-up. General practitioners participated in action learning sessions with counselors. Results are…

Assessed children's recall of injury and hospital treatment 2 years after injury. Found that children recalled injury details better than treatment. Amount recalled decreased only for hospital treatment details; accuracy decreased for both injury and treatment. An extra interview 1 year after injury helped only younger children recall hospital…