A one-year follow-up study examined the role of developmental challenges, personality (dependency, self-criticism, and personal efficacy), and support systems in adaptation among Israeli emerging adults (N = 236) participating in a preparatory academic program. Participants were assessed during their enrollment in the preparatory academic program…

This study was designed in 1958 to gather two kinds of data: vocational, personal, and educational experiences of 300 freshmen (220 men; 80 women); and their evaluation of the effects of college on their lives. Overall results are given here; other results will appear later. By 1960, the many observations included: 54% valued their courses most…

This study aims to a) assess the experience of recent Ph.D. recipients, b) explore the origins and uses of some financial and non-financial resources, and c) examine the perceptions and use by graduates of the research efforts within the University of Michigan. The students' relationship to research was assessed by awareness of research projects,…

This study explored seven possible techniques for improving the rate of returns for a questionnaire study with special concern for collecting information through high school follow-up studies. It evaluated these techniques using two criteria: their effectiveness in improving returns and their cost-effectiveness. The results suggest that a school…

Both treatment groups, conducted by the same leader, received the same sequence of group exercises. A significant group effect indicated that both groups increased their self-actualization scores from the pretest. No significant differences were found between the two experimental groups on self-actualization or perceived adjustment to life events.…

A summative, follow-up evaluation of an inservice program, Project TIME, focuses on intrinsic and extrinsic factors of three major aspects: program effectiveness, program efficiency, and program acceptability. The approach can be used to improve program effectiveness and to determine the classroom generalization of teachers' skills, knowledge, and…

Residential facilities for the mentally retarded surveyed in a 1977 national study were recontacted in a 1982 replication. Among facilities surveyed in 1977, 61.6% were still open at the same address in 1982. Stability rates varied considerably among states, program models, and sizes of facilities. (Author/CL)

The article describes results and methodological problems of general and specialized group followup studies of young language disordered children. In addition, predictive and case study approaches are summarized, and suggestions are offered for future studies. (CL)

Evaluated essential hypertension patients (N=30) 15 months after treatment consisting of either relaxation training or blood pressure monitoring. Results showed significantly greater lowering of diastolic blood pressure for those receiving relaxation training both in clinic and during the working day. (LLL)

Birthparents are the least studied, understood and served members of the adoption triad. Birthparents are also often the invisible members of the adoption triad. For some this is by preference, and for others this is an artifact of a system that has traditionally required invisibility. This manuscript briefly reviews the limited and…

The results of this survey indicate that more emphasis should be placed on the importance of taking all of the prescribed antibiotic. (Author)

A follow-up study of 78 behavior problem students discharged from a residential center revealed that 50 percent lived with their families and 7.7 percent lived independently; 39 percent attended regular school; eight were employed full time and three part time; and 35.9 percent were involved with another service agency at the time of the follow-up…

Follow-up of 10 schizophrenic children admitted to a child psychiatric unit revealed that outcome was related to such factors as age of onset, and clinical subtype. Deterioration following the active phase of the illness occurred in only four cases, indicating that the outcome may be more favorable than generally assumed. (Author)

Twenty-five long-term survivors with birth weights of 1,000 gm or less were examined at a mean age of 10.6 years. Seven (28 percent) had one or more major neurologic or sensory handicap. Sixteen (64 percent) have been or presently are in a special education program. Journal availability: see EC 143 201. (Author/SB)

One hundred children (4 to 15 years old) with hyperkinesis and cerebral dysfunction were given individual three-day trials of pharmacologic doses of thiamin, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine, and placebo. The experience suggested that the hyperkinetic cerebral dysfunction syndrome is multifactoral. A significant number are caused by vitamin…