Offers a definition and classification scheme for staff development and an analysis of types of staff development programs. The analysis provides staff development coordinators with a realistic view of what different approaches can accomplish and permits a classification along institutional and individual dimensions that is complementary rather…

The author questions the "why" of morality and argues that the status of moral rules as ultimate values necessarily puts them outside the scope of rational, nonindoctrinating teaching. A start is made on elaborating a justifiable basic value frame from de facto needs and wants. (Author/SJL)

Examines the needs of media users and the perceived helpfulness of the media in gratifying these needs. Describes the relationship between the media-related needs and the use of the media and also the relationship of media use to perceived helpfulness. (JMF)

The authors stress the need to design an individualized living plan for handicapped individuals which would protect the needs of this special population and create a variety of programs to foster alternate living arrangements. (PHR)

Discusses the four basic objectives for measuring participants' reactions to preretirement programs: (1) needs assessment; (2) personal learning; (3) application and behavior change; and (4) program evaluation. Indicates a need for further research in analyzing outcomes of programs and in identifying ways programs benefit sponsoring organizations.…

Explores the concept of need in adult education literature in view of assessing its usefulness for practitioners and clarifying the issues which remain to be debated by researchers and practitioners alike. One of the major conclusions is that need assessment literature stresses technological at the expense of philosophical and normative…

This qualitative study examined the experience of Latina survivors of domestic violence for information that might help counselors become more attuned to the needs of Latina women. The results highlight the importance of particular cultural variables, including gender socialization and familism. Implications and recommendations for counselors are…

Examined services available to students with disabilities, needs of students with disabilities, and how appropriate services provided and method of delivery were to needs of students with disabilities at one university. Found that disability-related services initiated prior to admission were effective. Students with manifest disabilities obtained…

Reports on an informal survey of writers from various contexts (including a textbook author, a novelist, and a cookbook author), describing their ideal writing environments. Discusses how computer technology can address some of the needs expressed by these writers. (MM)

Summarizes a study examining how parents and teachers in four Northeastern elementary schools discussed the selection of a school for elementary education, using interview data from a broader project. Five commonly recognized rationales for choice involve student diversity, public schools' monopolistic organization, commitment to particular…

Examined whether premarital couples training in relationship enhancement program would change characteristic needs in ways of relating to others. Evaluated effects on interpersonal needs of control, affection, and inclusion in group trained in Guerney's Relationship Enhancement Program (n=27 couples), in contrast to lecture/discussion control…

Survey data on patterns of coresidence among 811 parents and their 2,358 adult children were analyzed, focusing on which children coresided with parents. Roles of parent and child predictors of coresidence were more consistent with view that child needs and situations are primary factors in coresidence for parents in both middle and later life.…

Examines parental responsibilities of rearing adolescent children as well as the factors that can support or undermine a parent's ability to perform them. Integrates current research and theory on child rearing, adolescent and adult development, and parent adolescent relations to present a conceptual framework for parenting adolescents. Discusses…

Conducted study of single room occupancy (SRO) hotels in Chicago, Illinois and collected data on everyday experiences of 53 elderly tenants. Findings showed that hotel environments offered anything but independence. Residents were trapped in situation that exacerbated isolation and withdrawal from society and were in desperate need of social…

Notes that Israeli economy underwent dramatic and generally negative changes during Gulf War. Examines socioeconomic impact of war and efforts of occupational social workers to cope with needs of Israeli workers. Examines techniques of crisis intervention in context of pervasive atmosphere of change and uncertainty. Concludes with look at…