Satisfaction with Holland's Self-Directed Search (SDS) was measured using a sample of college freshmen, dichotomized on Rotter's construct of locus of control and Holland's construct of differentiation. Results support the prediction that internally controlled individuals would be more satisfied with the SDS than externally controlled students.…

Canadian Guidance and Counseling Association members were surveyed using the Counselor Role Questionnaire for present and preferred functions and responsibilities. Sixty percent of counselor respondents did not engage in group methods, consultation with other counselors, public relations activities, and research as often as they felt they should.…

Twenty-four underassertive adults were randomly assigned to two treatment orders that included covert modeling and behavior rehearsal. No measurable difference in treatments was found, but participants preferred and had greater expectations of behavior rehearsal. Skill generalization to untrained situations occurred on 8 of 11 behavioral measures.…

A form of preservice teaching experience is needed that will promote intellectual growth as well as allow for practice teaching and professional socialization. (MM)

A survey of 137 older persons from the mailing list of a multipurpose senior center found that participants and nonparticipants in the center's activities did not differ in terms of their life satisfaction. Life satisfaction was predicted by the respondents' activity level, financial status, and health status. (Author)

What impact might higher education have on the economic situation and personal growth of welfare mothers? The results of a study confirm that the large majority of these mothers are able to succeed academically and that this education provided them with improved possibilities for employment and increased personal satisfaction. (Author)

Describes the development and use of a 7-item survey to evaluate sessions at an annual meeting of the Society of Research Administrators. Based on the 556 responses, the procedure proved an efficient and reliable method of obtaining information on sessions. Items addressed respondents' interest in the session, speaker qualifications and…

Discusses the results of interviews with 23 teenagers with deafness, which examined their preference for residential or mainstreamed schools. Findings indicate the students supported a mixed placement pattern because it gave them a well-rounded education and knowledge of both deaf and hearing environments, and satisfied their developmental needs.…

Reports on a survey questionnaire of 130 Michigan college faculty who incorporate service-learning into academic courses, focusing on faculty motivation, satisfaction, and the intersection of the two. Results indicate significant differences concerning faculty motivation for using service learning, but also commonalities with other findings…

Surveyed parents regarding satisfaction with early childhood services provided by either a child care center or an early education program in rural North Carolina. Found that the average level of satisfaction, based on a 5-point scale, was 4.64 for the child care group and 4.37 for the early education group. Satisfaction with care and education…

Discusses a user satisfaction survey distributed to patrons of the M.M. Bennett Library at St. Petersburg College (Florida). Reports that satisfaction with reference assistance has varied, although there has been an improvement in the rating of library instructions since this question was first posed in 1999. Suggests that paper surveys are easier…

This article describes 21 parents' evaluation of a Web site intended to provide practical information about recommended practices such as activity-based or embedded instruction to families whose young children have disabilities or are at developmental risk. The parent group found the Web site, SPIES for Parents, to be helpful, useful, and…

Measured effectiveness of career counseling as perceived by college student counselees (n=79) using evaluation questionnaires. Results indicated 75 percent of the respondents rated the counseling they received as satisfactory; respondents were more positive about gains in self-understanding than about help in reaching career decisions. (Author/ABL)

Describes bereavement support program for survivors of cancer deaths developed by Riverdale Hospital in Toronto, Ontario. Presents detailed program evaluation which asked bereaved survivors who were program participants for one year to evaluate program aspects and facilitation of their grief by volunteers. Recommendations for expansion and…

This article reviews literature on the use and effectiveness of video assessment of young children with disabilities. It describes how the Videoshare model utilizes video records to provide graphic descriptions that can supplement traditional assessment measures. The results of surveys evaluating families', teachers', and other Child Study Team…