Results of a study to determine the level and relationship of self-esteem and career aspirations among a total sample of 503 nurse participants of continuing education are presented. An overview of other studies regarding the self-concept of nurses is also included. (LH)

The trend in female participation in AERA activities since 1965, as well as the productivity and rewards of these women compared to their male colleagues is discussed in this paper. (Author/AM)

Examined techniques of persuasion used in self-help organization for persons with mental problems. Concludes that successful affiliation with the group is a conversion process and that, although acceptance of the organizational ideology may facilitate an individual member's recovery, it simultaneously reinforces an understanding of mental problems…

The study attempts to assess the validity of occupational labor market typologies used in the literature. Analyses of occupational characteristics from 1970 Census Bureau data for males and females indicate occupational labor markets may be more differentiated and complex than suggested in the dual labor market literature. (Author/CH)

Analyzes statistics on the characteristics of immigrants to the United States, by sex. Discusses reasons for the predominance of women among immigrants since 1930, and presents a statistical groundwork for future analyses of the implications of this predominance. Includes numerous statistical charts and tables. (KH)

Examined effects of participating in senior programs in two rural Arkansas counties. Found that programs reached socially active elders at low risk for institutionalization. Participation failed to lower rates of institutionalization or to improve health and life outlook; did not result in higher use rates for other government services. (NRB)

Examined personality differences in 71 residents in a community drug abuse program, using the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory. Results showed successfully treated patients tended to be more aware of their problems and realize a greater need for help. They were slightly more depressed, suspicious, and anxious than unsuccessful patients.…

Addressed the therapy dropout problem by contacting 46 clients and assessing pretherapy to posttreatment follow-up changes in psychiatric symptoms. Results showed that the most common reason given for dropping out was no further need for services, which is inconsistent with the belief that dropouts are treatment failures. (LLL)

Surveyed 107 college faculty members to study their involvement in consultation activities. Results suggested professors consulted most often with large businesses and did more training than organizational development. Respondents reported courses in research methods and professional association workshops were helpful to their consulting work.…

Participation in vocational training was correlated with working conditions and social background factors through a discriminant analysis procedure. It was found that individuals who were employed as operators or who performed routine tasks were unlikely to participate in training programs. Implications for the development of job training programs…

Gives a profile of Anna Mae Picton Squash, an Indian woman devoted to the service of the Indian people and Reports on her tragic death. (AM)

Although most of the substantial increase in states' child care spending between 1997 and 1999 is expended through child care subsidy programs or by contracts with child care resource and referral agencies, little research has focused on how the child care subsidy program operates, who is served, and what services are offered. This report is one…

The Education Participation Scale was administered to 611 students enrolled in adult education courses at one college in the U. S., and results were compared to results from a similar study in New Zealand. There was some variation in expressed reasons for participation between different sex-age groupings. (Author/AG)

There is conflict between the role of wife and the role of full time graduate student. It appears that marital status has an effect upon the student roles of both men and women; greatest success'' obtains upon married men and divorced women. (Author/JB)