Interviews with 27 mentors were used to categorize mentoring motivations as other-focused or self-focused. Time and organizational structure were inhibiting factors. Mentors were attracted to proteges with desirable traits (ability, motivation, willingness to learn). Mentors received such benefits as networks, self-satisfaction, and job-related…

Investigates group gender composition and communication styles in small task groups involved in computer-mediated communication. Describes a study that tried to train small task groups in the use of one communication style and suggests further research in the area of communication training for online task groups. (Author/LRW)

Reviews research on premenstrual syndrome (PMS) to integrate the more relevant work-related findings. Suggests longitudinal prospective studies, mediating process, attributions, individual coping mechanisms, and interdisciplinary research is needed. (Author/ABL)

This article addresses the following questions: (1) What is enterprise and enterprising behavior? (2) How is enterprise competency identified and assessed? and (3) How should enterprise competencies be taught? (SK)

Presents interview with Thomas Bouchard, a leading researcher of identical twins reared apart. Describes major themes in the Minnesota twin research. Claims, although genetic influence is central, Bouchard pleas for the impact of environmental factors in optimal human development. Includes Bouchard's surprising experiences, current focus, and…

Profiles articles in this special issue on computers and childhood education, and indicates areas for future research. (RH)

Understanding the work of international organizations requires an understanding of the relationship between language and culture, a relationship evident in the activities of the international organizations. This relationship is partly responsible for the negative image of such organizations. Research in the sociology of international organizations…

Curriculum is a perennially elusive and multifaceted concept. After the frustrating results of curriculum reform efforts in the 1960s and their dismantling and reversal in the 1980s, arguments for historical study are considerable. As Great Britain's example shows, we must rehabilitate the historical study of school subjects. Includes 23…

Presents a profile of bookmobiles in rural areas, based on data from four national surveys conducted by the Center for the Study of Rural Librarianship between 1985 and 1987. Topics covered include equipment and related problems, collections, services, stop locations, and staff. The need for more research on the bookmobile's function is indicated.…

Reviews nursing research focusing on long-term care facilities from 1984 to 1988. Discusses (1) past reviews of gerontological nursing research, (2) a current search of long-term care nursing research, (3) current trends, and (4) suggestions for research on such topics as research utilization, Alzheimer's disease, and the nursing home environment.…

Discusses the need to incorporate uncited influences, as well as cited, in citation analysis and the study of citer motivation. The discussion is illustrated with an example of the process of deciding which influences to cite and which not to cite. (eight references) (CLB)

A review of the research in the vocational special needs area revealed a prevalence of studies on teacher characteristics, teacher competence, teaching environment, and inservice and preservice education. Research needs include the impact of those areas and a variety of models focusing on the success of special needs students in vocational…

The authors identify challenges for home economics educators who are involved in work/family research and explore ways to meet these challenges. Research priorities are identified. Suggestions are given for selecting representative samples, obtaining cooperation from employers, developing instruments for data collection, and securing funds.…

Art and aesthetics in the education of home economists has been relegated to a secondary position, resulting in graduates with visual callousness and narrow frames of reference. Education in art in the context of home economics can help restore the broad focus and multifaceted knowledge required in the community today. (Author/CH)

Argues that English spelling is a legitimate subject for research and development to improve it. Discusses research problems, including the definition of an "optimum" spelling, issues of models, and methodology and experimental design. Suggests that empirical exploration has been prevented by the historic unquestioned assumptions of…