Research needs for pharmacy administration and clinical pharmacy include study of the relationship of pharmacists and society, management methods for providing health care services, pharmacist training and socialization, competence evaluation, formative and summative research on drug use control, and organizational decision making. (MSE)

Presents an information processing view of personal problem solving which involves how people take in information, process information into plans for solutions to personal problems, and carry out plans. Presents a definition of "problem." Offers suggestions for research and for counseling. (Author/NB)

Reviews literature on the effects of physical fitness on various measures of personality from the past 10 years. Concludes literature suggests the potential efficacy of physical fitness regimens in the treatment of various personality disorders. Presents suggestions for future research and recommendations for practitioners. (Author/ABL)

Because sport psychology has so recently been recognized at the United States Olympic Training Center, sport psychologists have had little systematic access to Olympic athletes. Intervention strategies used with elite athletes were developed from studies using primarily male athletes. Further research should include a focus on female athletes. (MT)

Describes the five major principles of fiction classification laid out by early theorists and discusses studies that measure patron reactions to fiction classification schemes. Areas for further research are suggested, and 15 references are listed.(MES)

Suggests reasons to include economics as a course requirement in nursing programs: (1) economics promotes a better understanding of the nature and organization of society; (2) those who make decisions affecting the system consider health care a commodity; (3) appreciating and using economic theories will help the profession advance. (JOW)

Professionals in education have a tremendous challenge and responsibility, particularly those teaching technology education. At issue is the need to examine the foundation for programs on the study of technology. Critical issues concern goals and mission, curriculum, and research direction. (JOW)

Discusses research methodology in general, and suggests ways of identifying what is and is not known in the field of reading. Points out that reading research has not yet investigated how adults and children read nonschool materials in nonschool settings. (ARH)

Most research shows no correlation between homework and student achievement and finds homework for primary grades inappropriate and counterproductive. After summarizing major purposes and types of homework and associated problems, the article provides seven recommendations for developing a workable school policy. (MLH)

Responds to Bryant's comments on Sugarman's article in this issue. (PCB)

Investigates three roles of the adult educator in light of varying conceptions of self-directed learning (SDL). Addresses the issue of when self-directedness is desirable and for what purposes. Suggests educational processes that foster SDL and discusses implications for future SDL research. (JOW)

Empirical studies are reviewed to assess the psychometric properties of teacher-judgment measures used to identify gifted pupils. Included are recommendations regarding the use of these measures in the identification process and the direction of future research on these measures. (Author/MT)

The author traces influences on his thinking and work with gifted students. Noting the need to dispose of old issues in the field, such as homogeneous versus hetergeneous grouping, he proposes instead, study on such topics as parent education and community awareness. (CL)

Argues that defining "progress" is fundamental to understanding how effective educational research is in improving practice. Discusses the problem of partial specification and its consequences for defining the research-practice relationship. Presents three different, but complementary, approaches to defining "progress":…

Twelve myths regarding aquatic programs for young children are addressed and clarified. Comprehensive research by aquatic experts, developmental specialists, and medical researchers is called for. (MT)