Socialization agencies which are less formal and more voluntaristic seem to facilitate the absorption of immigrant youths into Israeli society more effectively. Agency structural characteristics such as symmetry and voluntarism allow newcomers to maintain their sense of dignity and increase their capacity to integrate economically and politically…

International migration is not always accompanied by unusual levels of stress. This is especially true when movement occurs within the same sociocultural area (i.e., from the West Indies to South Florida). Historically, West Indians have participated in a "culture of migration" that enables them to migrate and assimilate without unusual…

Examined the effects of social resources and health on the life satisfaction of 330 Black and White aged residents of age-integrated housing. Results questioned previous conclusions that age-segregation is conducive to greater life satisfaction. Findings indicated social integration influences the life satisfaction of Blacks more than Whites. (JAC)

This article addresses the multicultural aspect of Central Asia in response to the discussion on diversity in U.S. classrooms. Many areas of the world are more diverse than the U.S., and these areas experience successes and failures with many of the same issues the U.S. is currently struggling with. Comparing the U.S. diversity debate with similar…

Discussed ethnic groups in the United States and the fact that they are subsiding and disappearing. (Author/RK)

This paper examines the hypothesis that residential mobility is disruptive of social relations; and it seeks to identify patterns of adaptation which emerge from that disruption. Women who moved between 1966 and 1969 were more frequently sociable both before and after their move than those who did not move. Spatial mobility, does exert changes on…

The expectation that a member of a minority cultural or racial group exhibiting deviant behavior would be socially rejected was investigated. Results contrary to expectation are explained in terms of the greater rejection of someone similar (i.e., racial background) to oneself who behaves in a deviant or negatively valued manner. (Author)

The authors of this paper cast the process of immigration in the prevention intervention framework and offer a model for activity in six key areas: income management, health, housing, education, leisure time activities, and citizenship, by which the integration absorption crisis can be successfully resolved. (Author)

Divergent expectations between Chinese American boys and girls may be related to: (1) influence of American racial stereotyping; (2) Chinese American interpersonal relationships in American society; (3) sex linked socialization practices; and (4) the closed nature of the Chinese community. Presented at American Anthropological Association,…

Although the dominant trend is concluded to be retirement at earlier and earlier ages, the amount offree choice involved is unknown. Older workers should not be considered apart from other workers. Unemployment is most severe among older men. (SD)

Israel is viewed as an immigrant society in which Veterans and newcomers share similar aging problems. In addition, elderly newcomers must adjust to a new language and social system. (SD)

Describes all phases of the effort for the reception and resettlement of Vietnamese refugees in Great Britain carried out by the BCAR (British Council for Aid to Refugees), the Ockenden Venture, and the Save the Children Fund. Addresses particularly the educational program and the problems of each age group and category. (MES)

Socially isolated college students volunteered for a program to increase social comfort and activity in friendship interactions. Results indicated no significant differences between the treatment groups or between the control groups. Treatment groups showed significant improvements in contrast to each control group on measures of social anxiety…

Examines the interrelationships among the exposure patterns, functions, and perceptions of television portrayals of the elderly and their self-concept. Suggests that positive portrayals of the elderly on television can be helpful in promoting a positive self-image and a more productive integration into society. (JMF)