Effectiveness of school health education programs is judged by the extent the programs are disseminated and maintained in the classroom. This paper reviews concepts, strategies, and methods used to study dissemination and implementation, specifies functions of this research, and describes procedures that evaluate effectiveness of dissemination and…

Rohner's analysis of the concept of culture is examined, considering in particular, his distinction between culture and social systems. His view is contrasted with that of Segall, who regards the concept of "culture" as redundant for cross-cultural psychology. It is argued that neither position is adequate, and possible resolutions are offered.…

Four unresolved issues and research needs in central auditory processing disorders in children are addressed: (1) early identification through screening; (2) relationship between test battery results and auditory behaviors; (3) relationship between test battery results and therapy planning, and (4) new assessment procedures. (Author/CL)

Discusses the need for and value of incorporating policy study and research sequences in a graduate program in telecommunications. (PD)

Discusses the psychological needs of individuals stricken with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), individuals suffering from pre-AIDS Syndrome, and a growing class of individuals known as the worried well. Counseling interventions and areas of psychosocial research are presented. (BL)

The authors respond to an earlier article by S. Stainback and W. Stainback which suggested the need for more qualitative research in special education. The response centers on the need for better research in the field. The Stainbacks reply, questioning the underlying rationales denigrating qualitative research. (CL)

Ruth Wade replies to an article written by Georgea Sparks in the same issue of "Educational Leadership" (EA 518 309) as a response to Wade's meta-analysis of inservice teacher education also appearing in this issue (EA 518 308). A closer look at the major findings is needed. (DCS)

Empirical research was reviewed to observe the effects of family factors on leisure behavior, and leisure behavior effects on marital and family outcomes. Research recommendations are made. (DF)

Discusses possible reasons for the lack of reported uses of computers with adult learners as well as ways computers have been or could be used within reading and writing in adult education. (JOW)

The authors criticize the value-free notion of social science and evaluation. They particularly assail relativists, those who confuse the making of reliable value judgments with how these value judgments are used. (Author/PN)

Argues that teachers should know something of the range and depth of the work done by researchers in defining the term dyslexia, and presents a review of the various theories concerning the disorder. (FL)

Presents three reasons given by teachers for turning their backs on research--(1) a lack of understanding of research methods, (2) a perceived lack of skills, and (3) a suspicion of research. Responds to each of these positions. (FL)

Suggests that family specialists should be aware of how families influence legal policy and how policy influences families. Family specialists can become meaningfully involved in this process through expert testimony, research and publication, and joining and legislatures in affecting social change. (JAC)

Defines the "worship of p" as the current phenomenon of attaching major significance to statistical analysis, and contends that such statistical analysis and precision are useful only when viewed as secondary tools in scientific research. (MH)

This article presents the findings of a literature review conducted in order to assess the degree to which the biracial/multiracial population has been addressed in the four major journals of counseling psychology: "Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development,""Journal of Counseling and Development,""The Counseling Psychologist," and the…