Two similar wilderness areas, one of which charges user fees, were sampled in order to compare user characteristics, trip characteristics, and travel cost demand functions. The purpose was to examine the effect fees had on user behavior and choices of area. Results are presented. (MT)

This report summarizes data submitted by Student Support Services (SSS) projects for program years 1997-98 and 1998-99, with selected data from 1999-2000. In 1997-98, aggregate data on project participants and services were submitted by 98 percent of projects; individual participant records were submitted by 86 percent of projects in 1997-98 and…

Educaitonal level at the start of training, mechanical occupational experience, aptitudes, and grades earned in the training programs did not differentiate between mobile and nonmobile graduates. Mobile graduates were significantly younger than their nonmobile counterparts. The age at which a person starts a training program may reflect whether or…

Comments on the report recently issued by the National Institute of Adult Education as a result of inquiries made into provision for adult education in six areas in England and one in Wales between the years 1967 and 1969. (Author/EB)

The author argues that we understand little about the actual processes of determining course content and that we need probing case studies exploring the history of particular decisions, including time lines, personalities, motivations, roles of particular people, and the materials used. (Author/SJL)

A "tongue-in-cheek" description of eight "typical," successful conference participant types is presented. Some of the types include the "academic priest,""wry woman,""Mr. Goodwords," and "beloved technician." (JMF)

A study of 230 inmates compares the characteristics of those who attend school with those who do not. Results show that older inmates who have longer prison terms are more likely to attend school. (JOW)

A survey of all known Ohio maple syrup producers indicated that economic self-interest is an important factor explaining the levels of participation in the statewide association. Although maple syrup is an important source of income for many Amish, none was involved in the association. (JOW)

This account of a survey of 2,000 adults in Scotland highlights factors affecting adults' ability to return to learning and shows that most adults have little knowledge of local learning opportunities. (JOW)

Notes that family researchers can examine extent of self-selection bias in samples by using range of "plausibly correlated characteristics" such as marriage and divorce public records. Provides extensive case example of analyses and discusses compensation techniques of weighting and hazard rate models. (Author/NB)

Among 141 activists with varying levels of participation in the sanctuary movement, biographical availability factors--younger age and greater discretionary time--best predict high-cost activism (more hours devoted to the movement), whereas ideological socialization factors best predict high-risk activism (direct contact with refugees). Contains…

Presents a descriptive model of enduring risk recreation involvement to promote understanding of the complex nature of risk recreation and factors influencing enduring involvement. The model addresses psychosocial antecedents underlying attraction and coping, cognitive appraisal, decision making, performance experiences, and processes underlying…

Conducted study among persons (n=62 women, 22 men) participating in group activities at three rural Montana senior centers. Differences found in personality styles as measured by the Personal Style Inventory suggest that group activities may encourage female over male participation. (NB)

Traces the historical path of Christian Humanism and suggests that today they are isolated from the main body of humanists. Proposes that it is appropriate for present-day humanists to actively include Christian Humanists into their group. Contends that this action is timely and prudent because of the sizable numbers of Christian Humanists.…