Reviews attrition rates in bereavement research and demonstrates prevalence of low acceptance rates and lack of knowledge about bias due to self-selection. Reports results of empirical study which showed effect of depression on willingness to participate: widowers who were less depressed agreed to participate; widows who were more depressed were…

Reports the results of a survey of museum, arts, and humanities librarians that focused their educational backgrounds, career paths, job situations, and participation in continuing education activities. The discussion covers implications of the findings for library schools and associations regarding career development and continuing education for…

A national survey of 427 Association for the Advancement of Health Education (AAHE) members, was performed to establish a baseline satisfaction level, provide insight on needed services, and explore possible future directions for the association. Results are reported, and implications for long range association goals are discussed. (IAH)

An outdoor leader describes personal experiences with hard-of-hearing children and offers observations on understanding communication methods, incorporating individuals with various training, involving parents, and fostering teamwork. Stresses that apart from the disability, deaf children should be seen as "normal" in other ways. (KS)

Investigated the participation rates of fathers, as compared to mothers, in research related to parent and older adolescent psychological symptoms, drinking behavior, and perceived competence. Fathers and mothers did not differ in their rates of participation in the research. Additionally, few differences were found between participating and…

Examines the characteristics of recycling behavior for aid in strategy development to stimulate participation in community recycling programs. Suggests strategies that focus on the specific needs and problems of participating households, accommodate community variations, use appropriate information channels, and consider the relevance of operation…

Gathered descriptive data on 163 telephone applicants to residential rehabilitation program for homeless veterans and compared data with general veteran and homeless populations. Found subjects to be young, educated group of homeless men with histories of relatively high, stable functioning and high rates of medical, substance abuse, psychiatric,…

Guidelines, developed by the Council for Learning Disabilities Research Committee, for the minimum description of participants with learning disabilities in educational research. Subjects should be described both in the report narrative and in an accompanying table. Editors of professional journals are urged to require that all manuscripts contain…

Discusses issues and challenges inherent in early research in the field of intervention and prevention of conduct disorders, including recruiting and working with parents who are stressed by the effects of poverty; designing appropriate interventions for young children; and using outcomes measures that reflect developmental continuities, subject…

Investigated children's understanding of their research rights during participation in a peer provocation study. Found that students assented freely, reporting no pressure to participate. Older children were more likely to understand the conditions of participation, confidentiality, and the study's purpose. Following debriefing, children's…

Many colleges and universities have developed various kinds of formal faculty mentoring programs in response to (1) the benefit some faculty can gain from guidance as they pursue tenure, appointments, salary increases, and professional recognition; and (2) the poor quality of undergraduate teaching at many academic institutions. The purpose of…

The Teacher Induction Scheme, introduced in Scotland in August 2002, guarantees beginning teachers a year's structured support from a more experienced colleague, a reduced timetable and opportunities for professional development. This article places the Scheme in the wider context of recent policy developments in Scotland and reports on research…

The Pre-Elementary Education Longitudinal Study (PEELS), funded by the U.S. Department of Education, is examining the characteristics of children receiving preschool special education, the services they receive, their transitions across educational levels, and their performance over time on assessments of academic and adaptive skills. PEELS…

The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001 created the Early Reading First (ERF) program to enhance teacher practices, instructional content, and classroom environments in preschools and to help ensure that young children start school with the skills needed for academic success. This report to Congress describes the impacts of the Early Reading…

This dissertation investigates two specific research questions related to the effects of culture on "appropriation of affordances" and on "technological intersubjectivity." "Sociotechnical affordances" are conceptualized as action-taking possibilities and meaning making opportunities in a socio-technical system…