At mid-life, many workers--including those in middle management jobs--face several decades of wearily repeating the same activities and are therefore boxed-in. Now there are signs of interest in breaking out of the box through industrial programs, educational programs, legislation, and counseling. (Author)

Scarcity of time is a pressure felt by many people; this is carried over into their pursuit of leisure, producing stress rather than relaxed enjoyment. (JD)

The leisure activities of those living in a planned community with many recreational options available tend to be self- and family-oriented rather than deeply involved with the community itself. (JD)

Intention was to see if tendencies toward political and cultural radicalism could be identified as two separate dimensions of radicalism among adolescents and to study family characteristics which might explain a tendency toward radicalism. (Author/RK)

The author discusses social values and goals from an ecological humanism viewpoint, with comparisons of national wealth, life style, and energy consumption between Sweden and the United States. (MF)

Longitudinal analyses were performed on changes in life satisfaction among a sample of 378 community residents, aged 46-70. There were no significant changes in the mean life satisfaction scores for any age-sex cohort and no significant differences between the sexes, although there were some individual changes. (Author)

One of the French allies, the Micmac, waged much of the war against the English on the sea. This article discusses the determined stand by the Micmac seamen of the eastern coasts for their lands and way of life. (NQ)

A survey of 1,296 members of the Orienteering Federation of Australia indicates that Australian orienteers are well educated, have well-paid professional jobs, possess a strong commitment to a healthy lifestyle, and are generally interested in outdoor activities. Most were introduced to orienteering through personal contact with family members and…

A 1999 British survey of 1,960 females and 1,691 males incorporated preference theory. Results showed that women's lifestyle preferences are a major determinant of fertility, employment patterns, and job choice. However, lifestyle preferences no longer determine occupational choice. (Contains 71 references.) (Author/JOW)

Examined race, ethnic, and gender specific differences in the association between television viewing and high school students' overweight, decreased physical activity, and unhealthy dietary behaviors. Data from the 1999 Youth Risk Behavior Survey indicated that most students' television viewing exceeded recommended levels, many students were…

Tested the hypothesis that physical training (PT), especially high-intensity PT, would favorably affect components of the insulin resistance syndrome (IRS) in obese adolescents. Data on teens randomized into lifestyle education (LSE) alone, LSE plus moderate -intensity PT, and LSE plus high-intensity PT indicated that PT, especially high-intensity…

Examined drug use, delinquency, and lifestyle correlates of "Loners" and "Socials" to study influence of peers on delinquency and drug use. Analyzed data from Monitoring the Future (1976-84) survey of high school seniors across United States. Lack of peer influence on "Loners" seemed to contribute to less delinquency…

A survey of 120 laryngectomees regarding lifestyle changes, information needs, and feelings about the surgery indicated that more and better pre- and post-operative counseling of laryngectomees was needed. Male laryngectomees differed from females in their feelings about the surgery, their emotional support systems, and their perceived usefulness…

This article addresses select health issues of Native Americans, emphasizing coronary heart disease (CHD). The link between lifestyle and CHD is discussed. CHD risk data from a study of 67 Community Health Representatives is presented, and the role these paraprofessionals can play in health education among Native Americans is discussed. (IAH)