French demographic historians have not taken sufficient notice of the hypothesis that sexual repression intensified throughout the early modern period and they have too readily assumed that it was demolished by their statistical data. It is therefore useful to explain what makes the hypothesis plausible. (Author)

Using "talk time" measures of spouse/stranger interaction styles, tested models of communication. Concluded that (1) a spillover interactionist model best represented the talk time data; (2) sex had no apparent effect on speaking with either a spouse or a stranger; and (3) few personality variables predicted talk time, though relationship…

Presents case example to illustrate use of market assessment to inform the marketing of preventive parenting programs for fathers, working parents, single parents, and stepparents. Discusses results from survey of 300 parents in terms of how findings can be used in marketing areas of product, price, place, and promotion. (Author/NB)

A family group that is increasing in number is that of people who have chosen to delay parenthood until after age 30. Problems and pleasures of this growing trend are discussed. (CB)

Explored adolescent males' (N=325) beliefs, attitudes, normative beliefs, and intentions regarding hypothetical living arrangements in event of nonmarital pregnancy to girl they had been dating for one year. Found that almost 48 percent of respondents indicated they would be quite likely to live with child and partner. Whites and blacks had…

Acknowledges that there are good outcomes from the present emphasis on individualism in families, yet argues that individualism is hard on children and on the ties that keep adults together. Asserts that public efforts to see that children are not left on their own at young ages are often thwarted by arguments that such efforts weaken family…

Reviews the changing foci of family scholars over time and concludes that family scholars have never seriously addressed the question of how the family as an institution goes about changing itself, and therefore have no theory of family change. Outlines one possible theory of family change. (NB)

Presents the view that the family is in trouble and discusses three symptoms of that trouble: no-fault divorce, fatherless families, and childlessness. Considers the role of individualism in causing symptoms and offers recommendations for changes in child support laws and parent responsibility. (NB)

Examined relative contributions of stress, social support, and family resources to quality of family life in domains of marital quality, parental satisfaction, and life satisfaction. Data from 810 adults revealed that demographic factors, support, and resource variables, and stress factors made significant and unique contributions to explanation…

Identifies characteristics of the celebrity family, examining issues of confidentiality and trust, family boundaries, parenting roles, unrealistic expectations of and for the children, and family isolation. Describes the family as entering into a tacit contract enabling the celebrity to pursue his/her career by relinquishing the parental role to…

Compared self-images of 20 delinquent punk rockers and 20 delinquent nonpunk rockers. Results revealed no significant differences between the groups, suggesting that even though punk rockers may look and act unusual, they may actually be similar to other groups. Findings did suggest that there may be differences between groups in terms of family…

Administered Marriage Quiz to 279 college students to measure their beliefs in myths about marriage and family relations. Found that women missed significantly fewer items than did men; less romantic students missed significantly fewer items than did romantic students; and students who completed marriage and family course missed significantly…

Provides framework for integrating feminist perspective into family studies courses. Presents overview of feminist paradigms, women's studies, and feminist pedagogy. Identifies several values and practices that characterize feminist teaching and suggests specific strategies for integrating feminism into family studies curriculum. (Author/NB)

Discusses the goals and agenda of the first National Youth Congress of the Associated Schools in Colombia. Summarizes proposals and conclusions, and stresses the importance of recognizing the rights of young people as members and future leaders of society. (GEA)

Job performance is affected by the conflicting demands of work and family life. Some employers have begun to take steps to help employees cope. Educators, too, can help high school and adult students develop a realistic outlook on family life-styles and the coping skills needed to deal with stress. (SK)