The study involved a followup of 125 doctoral students in counseling psychology at 20 southern universities who completed the Personality Research Form. Three years later, subjects were followed up to determine functional specialty performed (administrator, practitioner, or other) and degree of job satisfaction (extremely satisfied, mildly…

Follow-up on 14 originally mute, low-functioning autistic children one to four years after intensive simultaneous communication training indicated that half of the children who had become verbal by program termination remained verbal at follow-up. Maintenance at follow-up was related to such factors as length of program participation, quality of…

The article presents case studies of two males with Attention Deficit Disorder when first referred for clinical evaluation as children with follow-up at age 21. Results indicated consistency in behavior patterns and differences between subjects at referral predicted outcomes as adults. (Author/DB)

This study reviewed the exceptional educational needs histories of 36 children who had received preschool speech services at a phonology clinic. Findings indicated that 75-80 percent of children continued to have speech/language and other special education needs as they neared middle school and beyond. (Author/DB)

A five-year follow-up study compares the current business school curriculum content in electronic data processing and statistical sampling to the requirements of business. Differences still exist but there is evidence of progress by business schools in meeting the needs of business. (JOW)

This study compared the entry-level word processing enabling skills of 419 graduates from postsecondary schools in Alberta and compared the entry-level skills these individuals were taught with the enabling skills they were using within one year of employment. (JOW)

Uses data from the National Longitudinal Survey of the High School Class of 1972 to study how male students' employment while in college influences their academic performance, persistence, and actions after college. (Author/CH)

A follow-up study of the Kensington Elementary School (studied for educational innovations 15 years earlier) used ethnography, life history interviews of original faculty, and historical study of the school district to examine school identity. (CB)

Assessed a cognitive-behavioral program with a goal of either abstinence (AB) or controlled drinking (CD) with early-stage problem drinkers (N=70). Results of a two-year follow up indicated that most CD clients achieved moderation of alcohol use and that most AB clients failed to abstain but nonetheless moderated their drinking. (LLL)

Assessed the current status of fourth graders (N=61), seen two to five years earlier in an intervention program for children experiencing school adjustment problems. Results based on comparisons of teacher ratings at three time points (referral, termination, and follow-up) showed that the children maintained initial intervention gains. (LLL)

Followup of 20 adolescents originally studied as preschoolers with language disorders revealed that 20 percent were in classes for mildly mentally retarded students, and 11 of the 16 remaining Ss had required special tutoring, grade retention, or learning disabilities placement. Nonretarded Ss evidenced persistent language, social, and academic…

Compares engaged couples' expected gender-role differentiation of labor in marriage with their actual household task allocation one year after marriage. The acceptance of feminist ideology was the dominant predictor of household task allocation for both males and females. Parental household task allocation did not predict task allocation.…

Compared college experiences, adult accomplishment, and employment history of 281 former student government participants and 203 nonparticipants. Results revealed no unique long-term effects from student government participation. However, student activity in general was related to job satisfaction and well-being. (JAC)

This article explores effectiveness of three different types of follow-up of a weight control program in assisting adolescent girls to achieve and maintain ideal body weights. The results of the follow-up strategies are presented. (Author/DF)

Twenty students with learning difficulties transferred to regualar schools were followed to determine factors affecting outcome, management, and rate of transfer. Conclusions included the need to involve all professionals involved with the pupil and/or family and the need to increase resources in secondary schools. (CL)