Participatory research operates in a complex, dynamic social milieu and seeks to share the power inherent in knowledge generation with community partners. Institutional review boards (IRBs), however, typically operate from a framework that assumes asymmetrical power relations, hierarchically structured. This article argues that these differing…

We define a "hot potato" to be a good that may be traded a finite number of times, but which becomes a bad if and when it can no longer be exchanged. We describe a game involving such goods, and show that non-acceptance is a unique subgame perfect Nash equilibrium for rational egoists. Contrastingly, experiments with human subjects show…

District Awards for Teacher Excellence (D.A.T.E.) is a state-funded program in Texas that provides grants to districts for the implementation of locally-designed performance pay plans. All districts in the state are eligible to receive grants, but participation is voluntary. As D.A.T.E. continues in its second year of operation with approximately…

In October/November 2009, the Forum on Education Abroad conducted its third State of the Field Survey. This survey provides an annual or biannual assessment of key education abroad issues and topics of interest to Forum members and the field of education abroad at large. Previous State of the Field surveys were conducted in 2006 and 2008. The 2009…

This research explores the role of "advancement-enabling" technology in helping institutions meet their development and alumni relations goals. It includes data on how technology is being used, barriers to effective use of technology, and strategies for effective deployment of technology. The report is based on data provided by 357…

Background: Challenging behaviours in people with an intellectual disability (ID) often develop early and tend to persist throughout life. This study presents data on the chronicity of challenging behaviours in adults with ID over a period of 11 years, and explores the characteristics of people with persistent serious behaviour problems. Method:…

Context: The number of studies on long-term effects of rural medical education programs is limited. Personal factors that are associated with long-term retention of physicians in rural areas are scarcely known. Purpose: The authors studied the outcomes of Jichi Medical University (JMU), whose mission is to produce rural doctors, and analyzed the…

In a matched-groups design, costs and quality of life outcomes for adults with intellectual disabilities with relatively low support needs were compared between those in fully staffed group homes (n = 35) and in semi-independent living (n = 35). Data were collected on participant characteristics, setting organization, various lifestyle outcomes,…

The economic and employment outlook for individuals without a high school diploma is bleak. For many of these individuals, passing the General Educational Development (GED) Test is the first step in competing in the increasingly demanding job market. GED test-taking policies vary across test centers and jurisdictions, and have the potential to…

This study examined the characteristics and attitudes of experienced fitness patrons in order to explore the motivations and characteristics of persons who have chosen to incorporate aerobic activities into their daily lives. Using the Tennessee Self-Concept Scale and the Physical Fitness Profile (developed for this study), a profile of physical…

Describes selected characteristics of 146 terminal patients enrolled in a home-based hospice program and similar characteristics of the patients' primary caregivers. Examines relationships between the characteristics of patients and caregivers and relationships between these characteristics and the rate at which various services were utilized.…

Examined Food Stamp Program participation rates and reasons for nonparticipation in a survey of 2,242 elderly. Uncertainty or lack of knowledge about program eligibility was the most important reason for nonparticipation. Perceived stigma and transportation barriers were also factors. (JAC)

Surveyed 278 couples who participated in a Catholic Marriage Encounter weekend, to investigate individual characteristics and marital satifaction. Results suggested the ME sample viewed their marriages as above average to excellent, and perceived themselves to be involved in marriage enrichment to enrich an already stable relationship. (JAC)

The article discusses general and specific attitudes toward voluntary action; personality traits; personal capacities; and social, structural, and contextual factors as they act as motivating influences for participation in voluntary action. (AG)

Interviews 17 adults who experienced a life-threatening situation to ascertain what they had learned about life from their confrontation with death. Interview questions focused on participants' philosophies of life, their personal regrets and priorities, and advice to others. Among the most common themes, participants advocated less materialism,…