The article discusses the: (1) history of the Qualla Cherokees--their villages, the seven clans, the Cherokee Nation, and the Trail of Tears; and (2) Qualla Cherokees today--their tribal government, education, and annual fall festival. (NQ)

Only 25 percent of Americans participate in recommended levels of physical activity, despite the health benefits associated with physical activity. Physical activity promotion is an important public health issue. Several research studies indicate that physical activity interventions using theoretical frameworks such as the Stages of Motivational…

By envisioning adolescence as an ideal time to promote good physical health, it is possible to save lives and set in motion a lifetime of good health outcomes. To identify programs that promote health, this brief summarizes experimental studies of health-related behaviors, and reviews more than 230 research studies to identify factors associated…

Compared characteristics and life styles of American college students (N=190) and Chinese students (N=197) in Taiwan. Survey results showed Chinese students were more likely to rate personal knowledge as a goal and be influenced by family. American students were more oriented toward financial security and influenced by peers. (Author/JAC)

Describes one solution to the problem of housing in later life. Findings of a descriptive study suggest that home sharing offers an alternative for a segment of the older population (N=89). Economy, companionship, and need for services are important motivating factors but most shared living arrangements are of short duration. (Author/JAC)

Examines the practice of cohabitation. A survey of 19 married and five unmarried former cohabiters suggests that cohabitation is a gradual movement characterized by opportunity isolated from immediate social controls. The decision to marry is influenced by reactions of others and problems associated with awareness contexts. (Author/JAC)

The Life Change Unit Rating Scale for College Students, included in this article, was developed to be used as a teaching tool in the discussion of stress and as a measuring device to determine the amount of stress caused through life changes and life events. (CJ)

The college trustees' responsibility is not only to govern the institution's functions but also to listen carefully and respond to student concerns, observe campus life at close hand, and communicate interest in the students. In this way, trustees can demonstrate the leadership they profess. (MSE)

Recollection of the lives of Navajo women and men on the eastern part of the reservation in 1940 are presented. The multiplicity of responsibilities of a traditional Navajo woman is reflected in the Navajo puberty ceremony for girls, Kinaalda. (ERB)

Factor analysis of a 1978 survey of St. Louis shows that different age, race, and educational attainment segments have approximately the same patterns of interest, participation, and enjoyment in leisure activities. Leisure activities of four types of fine arts activities--arts, music-dance, visual arts, and nonarts types--are described.…

The impact of Supported Work on former drug addicts' employment, crime, and drug use is examined. The program was found to increase the earnings of some addicts and reduce ex-addicts' crime rates, but did not affect their recidivism to drugs. (CT)

A career is defined as the roles played by a person during a lifetime. A life-career rainbow is presented to help conceptualize multidimensional careers. Self-actualization role conflicts and role selection are discussed. (Author)

Reviews films, filmstrips, and videotapes selected from winners at various film festivals as 'Best' for public or academic library collections on subjects as diverse as justice, labor, government, war, life-styles, sports, dance, and film and video art. Bibliographic and distributor information is provided in the attached list of 31 titles. (RAA)

A survey of park and recreation retirees was done to see if, after retirement, they adhered to their former philosophies as recreation professionals. Results indicate that the retirees do, in fact, "practice what they preach." (JN)