Examines the continuity of behavioral adjustment from the preschool through elementary and junior high school years. Behavior checklist data were obtained from 541 children, ages 9 through 15, who had participated in a preschool epidemiological study. Analyses focused on the relationship between internalizing and externalizing behavior dimensions…

A random survey to determine the dependence of adult outcomes on connections, certification, and verbal competence revealed that selected variables influenced outcomes, but a substantial amount of variance remained unexplained. Such variables as parent socioeconomic status, education, and vocabulary test scores were related to such characteristics…

Decomposable models, which allow for the interdependence of structure among observable variables, are described. Each model is fully characterized by a set of conditional interdependence restrictions and can be visualized with an undirected as well as a special type of directed graph. (Author/JKS)

Presents: (1) conceptualization and operationalization of construct of work commitment; (2) estimates for model assessing whether work commitment can be differentiated from sex-role attitudes in cohort of female college graduates; and (3) model to examine how family, school, and work experiences shape commitment and how commitment influences…

Projects utilization history of a synthetic cohort of nursing home admissions in 1976 by normalizing length of stay (LOS) specific discharge rates derived from life tables to an estimated 1.1 million persons. Results focus on the LOS distribution, discharge status, and total days of nursing home care used. (Author/JAC)

Demonstrated a set of research techniques that combine multidimensional scaling, a quantitative cognitive procedure, and a cost-outcome analysis to study subgroup behavior of obsessive-compulsives (N=12). Results indicated that obsessive-compulsives are underinclusive in their evaluation of stimuli during judgment task. (LLL)

Illustrates the use of discriminant analysis to identify the background factors among accepted applicants that best predict actual attendance. An illustration for MBA programs at the University of Hawaii showed the applicant's residence and tuition status were the best predictors. (JAC)

Studied male smokers (N=182) at high risk of coronary heart disease to determine variables that discriminated between successful and nonsuccessful quitters. Analysis revealed that baseline level of smoking, life events, personal security, and selected group process variables were predictive of success or failure in the intervention program.…

Examined the validity of a rationally developed biographical questionnaire for predicting content valid test performance for electrician applicants (N=221). Results showed that the utility of the questionnaire in screening applicant populations was both statistically and practically significant. (LLL)

Examined demographic characteristics of 119 mothers participating in a government work incentive program, and identified characteristics predicting successful employment. Total past employment and total months on longest job were associated with becoming employed, suggesting that programs designed to increase work experience may be valuable as…

Investigated variables related to 661 adolescent girls' participation in physical activity. Results showed socializing agents and socialization situations appeared to be more influential than personal attributes, although movement satisfaction and self-confidence were important for competitive sports. Amount of equipment available was a crucial…

Reviews risk of psychosocial problems related to drinking among "grown-up" children of alcoholics. Argues that genetic predisposition is best predictor available; this may be more influential near severe end of alcoholism spectrum, may be less influential in females, and may lead to differences in symptomatology and management.…

Attempted to predict relationship satisfaction in students (N=131) while controlling for the length of the relationship through an initial data collection and two subsequent follow-ups. Results indicated that involvement, reward level, and chance of marriage were all significant predictors of stability both at the three-month and the seven-month…

Reviews literature concerning television's role in influencing child violence and delinquency and presents data from a survey of 3500 students in three public schools. Concludes that studying media variables--program preference, for instance--is more rewarding than trying to establish a direct link between television and aggressive behavior. (KH)

Obtained an abbreviated measurement of two Adlerian concepts--social interest and activity--from subjects' (N=30) early recollections (ERs). Results indicated that subjects with active-positive ERs rated significantly higher on the social interest ER scale than subjects with passive-negative ERs. (LLL)