Thirty-four studies were analyzed according to students involved, setting, procedures, target behaviors, accommodations for hearing impairment, evaluation, and place of publication. Comparison of the students supported the conclusions that although frequent behavior modifications have not been specifically adapted for hearing-impaired students,…

Responses received from 47 nationally recognized authorities in behavior disorders revealed that setting generalization of intervention effects, durability of treatment program and effects, and adolescent programing were the most frequently cited issues needing research attention. Implications for future research and funding activities are…

Presents justification for home economics research using past record and future trends to establish critical needs. Cites broader leadership, programs with futuristic holistic approach, priorities set on a theoretical base, and administrative priorities that promote research as some of the needs. (JOW)

Discusses the strengths and problems of home economics research and makes recommendations for the future. (HJOW)

Examines the Snedden/Prosser philosophy of vocational education for social efficiency, points out some of its continuing effects on the profession, and notes some implications for research in vocational education. (NRJ)

The hypothesis developed is that social studies educators fail to adopt and use the inquiry methods that are expected of their students. This seeming reluctance of educators to initiate research in the field of social studies education weakens the new social studies movement. Research needs are cited. (SM)

Outlines the development of the associations for socially concerned scientists in a number of countries; examines the ethical position of scientists who do not have control over the use of their discoveries; and indicates the necessity for conducting scientific research that is clearly related to social needs. (AL)

The objectives of this article are to get you to: (1) reconsider your degree of interest in the affective domain, (2) revise your plans for research, to place more emphasis on the affective area, (3) get your friends more interested, and (4) furnish feedback." (Author)

The primary purpose of this article is to describe some of the more recent developments benefiting vocational education, and, where possible, point up the need for further research." (Author)

Four areas in child abuse research are identified, and suggestions are made for solving the problems. The following topics (sample suggestions in parentheses) are addressed: definition (extent, type, and frequency of abuse); generalizaton (expansion to more middle and upper socioeconomic status children); causality (longitudinal studies); and…

Reviews synopses of presentations and panel discussions at the two-day conference "Developmental Psychology for the 1980s: Werner's Influences on Theory and Praxis." (MP)