For different transitions, individuals need and use different coping strategies and styles. There are clear "variations by theme" in the transition processes of clerical workers. (Author/ABB)

Studied recent changes in the organization of men's lives using census (1960,1970) and Current Population Survey (1980) data. Found considerable changes, with men spending less time in families with children and more time outside of marriage. Changes were pervasive across educational levels, racial categories, and geographic areas. (NRB)

Several conditions intrinsic to industrial progress tend to prevent the modern worker from experiencing true leisure. The tendency to overconsume, overspend, and reliance on machines in both work and leisure serves as an obstacle to true leisure. (Author/DF)

Examines studies of the psychological and social adjustment of the never-married, and presents explanations for the findings. Explores the experiences, needs, and coping strategies of the never-married and discusses aspects of the single life-style that should be considered by the counselor and client. (LLL)

Explores the relationship between stressful life events, coping mechanisms, and illness in 200 rural elderly. Cluster analysis produced four groups with different degress of stress, health, and coping patterns. Groups with the highest stress experienced the poorest health. (JAC)

When a large lunar base is established, possibly by the year 2010, a new space culture will begin to develop. In adapting to their new environment, lunar settlers will develop new lifestyles, new values, and a new vocabulary. (Author)

The objective of this paper is to investigate the consequences of early, on time, and late marriage in the lives of white women who are members of an historically significant cohort (birthdates 1925-29) in the 1970 National Fertility Study. (Author)

This report explores the potential of a simple pedometer for physical activity measurement and motivation, explaining that physical inactivity is one factor that has contributed to the recent obesity epidemic. After a brief history of the pedometer, the report discusses measurement, focusing on how to measure physical activity in free-living…

Examined the reactions of employees (N=671) to utilizing a compressed work schedule (i.e., 12-hour shifts) for staffing a continuous process plant. Results showed those who had worked the 12-hour schedule and employees working the 12 PM to 12 AM shift reacted more positively to the 12-hour shift. (JAC)

Studied age differences in consumption patterns in 4,004 retired and nonretired elderly households. Results showed the retired family commits a small proportion of additional income to necessities and more to gifts and contributions. Although the average retired household enjoys economic security, medical care and energy-related expenses are…

The concept "patterns of cultural choice," defined as patterns of money and time use among which people may choose to some degree, is contrasted with terms such as lifestyle and subculture. Eight research articles, comprising this journal issue, which employ alternative strategies of isolating choice patterns, are introduced. (Author/RM)

Discusses a study of Blacks who shifted from exclusive use of modern orthodox medical care to use of an alternative natural system of health care known as naprapathy. Suggests that conversion to regular use of naprapathy involves a sequential, dynamic, and reflective experiential process. (Author/MJL)

Focuses on the spousal relationship of gay men who had been married. Describes the man's disclosure of his homosexuality, the wife's response, and the interactional effects on the marriage relationship. Suggests the wife appeared to be an enabler of his transition to a homosexual life-style. (Author/JAC)

Group differences were not found for the elderly salient events; elderly adults perceived death-related events as less stressful than did younger adults. (Author)