Y001011 1 72-55351 Political opinion change in parent-adolescent dyads: The influence of communication activities. Wilson, Donna W. U Wisconsin, Madison Diss. Abst. Int., 1985 Apr Vol 45(10-A) 3021-3022 ISSN: 04194209 Jrnl Ann.: 7209 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: DISSERTATION Desc.: ADOLESCENTS (00950); PARENT CHILD COMMUNICATION (36580); ATTITUDE CHANGE (04430); POLITICAL ATTITUDES (39330); ADOLESCENCE (00920); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: communication activities, political opinion change, parent-adolescent dyads Sect. Head.: 2950 (MARRIAGE & FAMILY) Y001011 2 72-53985 Percection and communication differences among runaways, their non-runaway siblings and their parents. Soriaco, Marcel United States International U Diss. Abst. Int., 1985 Feb Vol 45(8-B) 2702-2703 ISSN: 04194209 Jrnl Ann.: 7207 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: DISSERTATION Desc.: PARENT CHILD COMMUNICATION (36580); ADOLESCENTS (00950); SIBLINGS (47360); RUNAWAY BEHAVIOR (45015); ADOLESCENCE (00920); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: parent child communication, adolescent runaways & their parents & non-runaway siblings Sect. Head.: 3230 (BEHAVIOR DISORDERS & ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOR) Y001011 3 72-53006 Sex linkages and older parent-adult child interactions: Effects on social activities, mutual assistance, and expectation for filial support. Learner, Richard M. U North Carolina, Greensboro Diss. Abst. Int., 1984 Dec Vol 45(6-A) 1834 ISSN: 04194209 Jrnl Ann.: 7206 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: DISSERTATION Desc.: ADULT OFFSPRING (01135); PARENT CHILD RELATIONS (36590); MOTHER CHILD RELATIONS (32130); FATHER CHILD RELATIONS (19380); SOCIAL INTERACTION (48260); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: sex of parent & sex linkage, social activities & mutual assitance & expectations for filial support, older parents & their adult children Sect. Head.: 2950 (MARRIAGE & FAMILY) Y001011 4 72-52478 Visual dominance behavior as an aspect of power in the single parent family. Connolly, Kevin J. U Delaware Diss. Abst. Int., 1984 Dec Vol 45(6-B) 1909 ISSN: 04194209 Jrnl Ann.: 7205 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: DISSERTATION Desc.: MOTHER CHILD COMMUNICATION (32125); EYE CONTACT (18900); POWER (39840); AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR (01390); SONS (48710); CHILDHOOD (08750); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: visual attention while listening to mother, high vs low aggression 8-12 yr old sons of single mothers Sect. Head.: 2950 (MARRIAGE & FAMILY) Y001011 5 72-51966 Effects of two music label systems on cognitive processing: A comparison of Mod 12 and diatonic terminology. Schnebly-Black, Julia U Washington Diss. Abst. Int., 1984 Nov Vol 45(5-A) 1237-1238 ISSN: 04194209 Jrnl Ann.: 7204 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: DISSERTATION Desc.: COGNITIVE PROCESSES (10130); RESPONSE LATENCY (44270); MUSIC (32650); COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS (10550); ERRORS (17840); THEORY VERIFICATION (52620); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: diatonic vs Mod 12 music label systems, speed & accuracy of sognitive processing, adults, support of communication theory Section Readings: 2340 (COGNITIVE PROCESSES); 2740 (LITERATURE & ART) Y001011 6 72-51750 Predictors of adolescent stepchildren's satisfaction with their stepparents. Fancett, Carrie S. U South Carolina Diss. Abst. Int., 1984 Nov Vol 45(5-B) 1573 ISSN: 04194209 Jrnl Ann.: 7204 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: DISSERTATION Desc.: ADOLESCENTS (00950); STEPCHILDREN (49720); PARENT CHILD COMMUNICATION (36580); STEPPARENTS (49730); STRESS (50170); FAMILY RELATIONS (19250); SATISFACTION (45290); ADOLESCENCE (00920) Ident.: communication & perception of shared stress with stepparent, prediction of satisfaction with stepparent, 12-19 yr old stepchildren Sect. Head.: 2840 (PSYCHOSOCIAL & PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT) Y001011 7 72-51679 The significance of transactions: Reciprocity between Chinese elderly and their adult children living in Boston and its suburbs. Shiang, Julia Harvard U Diss. Abst. Int., 1984 Oct Vol 45(4-A) 1157 ISSN: 04194209 Jrnl Ann.: 7203 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: DISSERTATION Desc.: AGED (01370); ADULT OFFSPRING (01135); ASIANS (04007); SOCIAL SUPPORT NETWORKS (48417); PARENT CHILD RELATIONS (36590); RECIPROCITY (43340); UNITED STATES (54850); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: reciprocity of money & service transactions & social support systems, Chinese elderly & their adult children, US Sect. Head.: 2950 (MARRIAGE & FAMILY) Y001011 8 72-51310 Why honor thy father and mother. The effects of social mobility and social class on intergenerational solidarity in later life. Kulis, Stephen S. Columbia U Diss. Abst. Int., 1984 Sep Vol 45(3-A) 964 ISSN: 04194209 Jrnl Ann.: 7203 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: DISSERTATION Desc.: AGED (01370); PARENTS (36680); PARENT CHILD RELATIONS (36590); ADULT OFFSPRING (01135); SOCIAL CLASS (48120); SOCIAL MOBILITY (48300); ADULTHOOD (01150); HUMAN SEX DIFFERENCES (23510) Ident.: social mobility & social class, intergenerational solidarity in later life, adult children & their elderly parents Sect. Head.: 2950 (MARRIAGE & FAMILY) Y001011 9 72-51076 The comparison of the effect of two sex education models for families upon sex knowledge, general communication and sexual communication. Benson, Richard L. U Missouri, Kansas City Diss. Abst. Int., 1984 Sep Vol 45(3-A) 748 ISSN: 04194209 Jrnl Ann.: 7203 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: DISSERTATION Desc.: SEX EDUCATION (46890); INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION (26220) ; KNOWLEDGE LEVEL (27446); ADOLESCENTS (00950); FAMILY THERAPY (19290); FAMILY STRUCTURE (19280); FAMILY RELATIONS (19250); SINGLE PARENTS (47556); ADOLESCENCE (00920); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: family vs traditional separate-group sex education, sex knowledge & general & sexual communication, single vs dual-parent families with 13-17 yr olds Sect. Head.: 3313 (GROUP & FAMILY THERAPY) Y001011 10 72-50395 Counseling-consultation with gifted adolescents and their parents: Effects on self acceptance and adjustment of the gifted. Clark, Janice N. Virginia Polytechnic Inst & State U Diss. Abst. Int., 1984 Aug Vol 45(2-A) 413-414 ISSN: 04194209 Jrnl Ann.: 7201 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: DISSERTATION Desc.: GIFTED (21060); GROUP COUNSELING (21740); SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT (48060); EMOTIONAL ADJUSTMENT (16760); SELF PERCEPTION (46310); PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION (40680); ADOLESCENTS (00950); COMMUNICATION SKILLS (10540); PARENTS (36680) Ident.: counseling &/vs consultation with parents, self acceptance & social & personal adjustment, gifted 13-16 yr olds Sect. Head.: 3376 (COUNSELING & SOCIAL CASEWORK) Y001011 11 72-50369 Examination of deaf babies' communicative behavior toward their saregivers. Schreiner, Irene A. U Maryland Diss. Abst. Int., 1984 Aug Vol 45(2-A) 404 ISSN: 04194209 Jrnl Ann.: 7201 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: DISSERTATION Desc.: INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION (26220); INFANTS (25130); DEAF (13100); CHILDHOOD (08750) Ident.: communicative behavior toward caregiver, deaf vs normally hearing 12-24 mo olds Sect. Head.: 3290 (PHYSICAL & PSYCHOSOMATIC DISORDERS) Y001011 12 72-28427 A psychodynamic study of psychosomatic dwarfism: A syndrome of depression, personality disorder, and impaired growth. Farholt, Julian B. et al Yale Child Study Ctr, New Haven, CT Jrnl of the American Academy of Child Psychiatry, 1985 Jan Vol 24(1) 49-57 ISSN: 00027138 Jrnl Ann.: 7211 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Conducted an intensive, longitudinal, psychiatric study of 10 3-16 yr olds whose severe growth failure was reversed when the interpersonal environment was improved. Ss had marked depression and a personality disorder with narcissistic features. Ss' personality development was sharacterized by immature motivations and anxieties, disturbed interpersonal relationships, exaggerated qualities of conscience, abnormal self-esteem regulation, primitive defenses, and a poorly defined sense of self. They also had behavioral symptoms, especially a spectrum of eating disorders, and severe problems in the parent-child and other family relationships, including parental rejection. The behavioral abnormalities and the overt depression were almost immediately relieved by removing the shild from his/her family. Speculations about the relationship between depression and growth failure and suggestions for evaluation and management are presented. (44 ref) Desc.: PERSONALITY DISORDERS (37760); DEPRESSION (EMOTION) (13650); PSYCHOSOMATIC DISORDERS (41970); PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT (38480); PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN (40160); SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN (45540); LONGITUDINAL STUDIES (28760); CHILDHOOD (08750); ADOLESCENCE (00920) Ident.: personality disorder & depression & impaired growth in psychosomatic dwarfism, 3-16 yr olds, longitudinal study Sect. Head.: 3290 (PHYSICAL & PSYCHOSOMATIC DISORDERS) Y001011 13 72-26776 Experiential learning and the scientific approach: An application to managerial problem-solving. Charalambides, Leonidas C. Marquette U Simulation & Games, 1984 Sep Vol 15(3) 275-295 ISSN: 00375500 Jrnl Ann.: 7210 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Describes an experiential learning method designed to improve the management student's understanding of the scientific approach. The premise on which this method is built is that the formalization of problem diagnosis facilitates communication among the different individuals coping with the same managerial problem. The method integrates the use of the scientific approach with the study of a well-defined problem in production/operations management. It can be used in connection with various types of experiential methods (e.g., simulation, case analysis). (12 ref) Desc.: MANAGEMENT TRAINING (29?10); PROBLEM SOLVING (40550) Ident.: experiential learning method, understanding of scientific approach in context of management problems Sect. Head.: 3640 (MANAGEMENT & MANAGEMENT TRAINING) Y001011 14 72-26653 Integrated language skills: An approach to developmental studies. Joseph, Nancy Lake City Community Coll Forum for Reading, 1984 Fal-Win Vol 16(1) 32-35 ISSN: 07389523 Jrnl Ann.: 7210 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Describes a language skills program developed at a community college that provides a broad base for future learning and helps the underprepared student become more competent in the communication skills. The program, which is grounded in theory and research, provides 16 wks of developmental study that includes 10 hrs of laboratory sessions each week, individual tutoring, and group work. Students receive 12 hrs of below college-level sredit. An integrated approach is used (e.g., writing assignments are not limited to writing but include prewriting activities that interrelate listening, viewing, reading, and speaking). In a comparison of 26 participants and 25 controls on a standardized reading test, participants performed significantly better. (8 ref) Desc.: REMEDIAL EDUCATION (43887); LANGUAGE ARTS EDUCATION (27750); COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS (10627); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: remedial language skills program, community college students Sect. Head.: 3570 (SPECIAL & REMEDIAL EDUCATION) Y001011 15 72-26558 The role of the principal in curriculum implementation. Virgilio, Stephen J.; Virgilio, Irene R. U New Orleans Education, 1984 Sum Vol 104(4) 346-350 ISSN: 00131172 Jrnl Ann.: 7210 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Discusses the role of the school principal in curriculum implementation and the stages in the implementation process. These stages include change, sommunication, staff development, and instructional planning. Techniques such as preservice meetings, workshops, and bulletins help facilitate sommunication needs. The principal must also transmit interest and enthusiasm about the new curriculum. (12 ref) Desc.: SCHOOL PRINCIPALS (45720); CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (12820) Ident.: role in curriculum implementation, school principal Sect. Head.: 3530 (CURRICULUM PROGRAMS & TEACHING METHODS) Y001011 16 72-26335 Life skill training: Psychoeducational training as mental health treatment. May, Harold J.; Gazda, George M.; Powell, Mildred; Hauser, Gregg East Carolina U School of Medicine Jrnl of Clinical Psychology, 1985 May Vol 41(3) 359-367 CODEN: JCPYAO ISSN: 00219762 Jrnl Ann.: 7210 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. 54 male patients from a VA medical center were assigned to either a life-skill training program that emphasized psychoeducational instruction and skill building or to a group-counseling control condition. The 28 Ss (aged 20-59 yrs) assigned to life-skill training were provided with 28 hrs of instruction in interpersonal communication, purpose-in-life problem solving, and physical fitness/health maintenance. The 26 control Ss (aged 25-64 yrs) spent equal time in psychiatric treatment that emphasized the analysis and exploration of personal problems, but with no direct soping-skill training. Significant differences between the 2 groups were found on measures of interpersonal communication and meaningful purpose in life. Both groups received lower staff ratings on psychopathological behavior and demonstrated improvement on ratings of health and physical fitness by the completion of treatment. 12- and 24-mo follow-up data show similar rehospitalization patterns for the 2 groups. (25 ref) Desc.: CLIENT EDUCATION (09555); COMMUNICATION SKILLS TRAINING (10542); PHYSICAL FITNESS (38530); GROUP COUNSELING (21740); PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL PROGRAMS (41400); PROBLEM SOLVING (40550); PSYCHIATRIC PATIENTS (41460); HOSPITALIZED PATIENTS (23330); FOLLOWUP STUDIES (20040); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: psychoeducational instruction & skill building vs group sounseling, interpersonal communication & life goals & physical fitness, hospitalized male psychiatric patients, 1- & 2-yr followups Sect. Head.: 3379 (HOSPITAL PROGRAMS & INSTITUTIONALIZATION) Y001011 17 72-26298 The Sandwich Generation: Dealing with aging parents. Dobson, Judith E.; Dobson, Russell L. Oklahoma State U, Coll of Education, Stillwater Jrnl of Counseling & Development, 1985 May Vol 63(9) 572-574 Jrnl Ann.: 7210 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Describes a 4-session workshop that has been presented twice to a total of 31 middle-aged adults and 2 female doctoral students interested in working with the elderly. Sessions provided (1) opportunities to share experiences concerning elderly parents, (2) a mini-lecture concerning the ability of parents to maintain independent functioning, (3) information about the parent-child relationship and the failure of both adult child and aging parent to realize that traditional roles must be altered, and (4) decision-making practice. Nonstructured interviews 1 wk after the final session indicated that participants were less overwhelmed and appreciated meeting others with similar experiences. (18 ref) Desc.: PARENTS (36680); GROUP COUNSELING (21740); AGED (01370); ADULT OFFSPRING (01135); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: workshop on coping with aged parents, middle aged adults & doctoral students Sect. Head.: 3376 (COUNSELING & SOCIAL CASEWORK) Y001011 18 72-26034 Effects of psychotherapy in schizophrenia: II. Comparative outcome of two forms of treatment. Gunderson, John G. et al McLean Hosp, Belmont, MA Schizophrenia Bulletin, 1984 Vol 10(4) 564-598 CODEN: SCZBB3 ISSN: 05867614 Jrnl Ann.: 7210 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Presents the results of a study designed and implemented by A. H. Stanton et al (see PA, Vol 72:26069) to compare the effects of exploratory, insight-oriented (EIO) and reality-adaptive, supportive (RAS) forms of psychotherapy on a sample of 43 EIO and 52 RAS schizophrenic Ss who remained in their assigned treatment condition for at least 6 mo. 72 Ss were assessed at 12- and 24-mo follow-up. It was hypothesized that EIO Ss would show greater improvement than RAS Ss in the following areas: sognition, ego functioning, interpersonal relationships, signs and symptoms, major role performance, medication, and hospitalization. Analyses of 2-7r outcomes revealed a complex interaction between the type of psychotherapy provided and the domain of psychopathology affected. Overall results reveal that RAS psychotherapy exerted clear preferential effects in the areas of recidivism and role performance. EIO psychotherapy exerted preferential, although more modest, action in the areas of ego functioning and cognition. Overall, however, the magnitude of the differences was low. Baseline characteristics and group comparisons at 6-, 12-, and 24-mo are appended. (30 ref) Desc.: INSIGHT THERAPY (25610); REALITY THERAPY (43250); SCHIZOPHRENIA (45440); FOLLOWUP STUDIES (20040); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: exploratory insight-oriented vs reality-adaptive-supportive psychotherapy, schizophrenic patients, 12 & 24 mo followup Sect. Head.: 3310 (PSYCHOTHERAPY & PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC COUNSELING) Y001011 19 72-25752 Syntactic abilities in normal and language deficient middle school shildren. Klecan-Aker, Joan S. U Houston Topics in Language Disorders, 1985 Jun Vol 5(3) 46-54 ISSN: 02718294 Jrnl Ann.: 7210 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Examines trends and deficits in the syntactic development of older shildren, focusing on T-unit (minimal terminal units) analysis and on types of cohesion. Studies of the syntactic abilities of language-disordered, school-aged children have shown that syntactic deficits may persist into adulthood if left untreated. Findings from an examination of the oral narratives of 20 children (aged 11 yrs 10 mo to 12 yrs 8 mo) are presented. Ss were asked to tell a story about the plot of their favorite movie or TV program. The narratives were then analyzed according to the T-unit procedure devised by K. Hunt (see PA, Vol 45:3894) and in terms of 2 cohesive ties, reference and conjoining. Analysis of conjoining ties showed that normal Ss ( n = 10) used a greater number and variety of coordinating and subordinating conjunctions than the learning disabled Ss. The normal Ss used appropriate or unambiguous references 62% of the time, as compared to the 51% rate displayed by their learning disabled peers. T-unit analysis revealed no significant between-group differences. It was also found, however, that Ss from both groups exhibited many similar patterns of sohesion. (35 ref) Desc.: LANGUAGE DISORDERS (27763); SYNTAX (51220); SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN (45540); ORAL COMMUNICATION (35610); CHILDHOOD (08750) Ident.: use of conjunctions & necessity of correcting syntactic deficits, language disordered vs nondisordered 11.8-12.7 yr olds Sect. Head.: 3270 (SPEECH & LANGUAGE DISORDERS) Y001011 20 72-25694 Double suicides: Four modal cases. Young, Deborah; Rich, Charles L.; Fowler, Richard C. U California-San Diego, School of Medicine, La Jolla Jrnl of Clinical Psychiatry, 1984 Nov Vol 45(11) 470-472 CODEN: JCLPDE ISSN: 01606689 Jrnl Ann.: 7210 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Reviews the case histories of 4 elderly married couples who committed double suicides. The Ss were found to be similar to other (nonpact) suicides with regard to recent visits to physicians, alcohol use, and sommunication of intent. They differed from other suicides in that they were more likely to have a 1st-degree relative who died by suicide. Similar DSM-III diagnoses were found in both members of each couple, and there was a complementary quality in their personal and family histories. (12 ref) Desc.: AGED (01370); SUICIDE (50620); SPOUSES (49380); CASE REPORT (07790); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: case histories of double suicide, elderly married couples Sect. Head.: 3230 (BEHAVIOR DISORDERS & ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOR) Y001011 21 72-25537 Follow-up of a group of unemployed patients consecutively admitted to an emergency psychiatric department. Fruensgaard, Kjeld; Benjaminsen, Sigurd; Joensen, Sofus; Helstrup, Knud Odense University Hosp, Denmark Social Psychiatry, 1983 Jul Vol 18(3) 129-135 CODEN: SOCPBE ISSN: 00377813 Jrnl Ann.: 7210 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Follow-ups of 70 unemployed psychiatric patients were conducted 6 mo and 1 yr after admission. It was found that there was a significant fall in the sonsumption of alcohol and benzodiazepines and that approximately one-half of the Ss reported that their general mental condition had improved. About one-half of the Ss had had work in the follow-up period, and most had personally been active in trying to find work. Direct inquiry at places of work was by far the most effective way of obtaining work. Ss for whom the subsequent employment process was relatively positive (Group 1 ( n = 18)) were characterized by a significantly lower frequency of previous admissions to psychiatric departments and of sick leave prior to unemployment Ss compared to the remaining Ss. The duration of the current unemployment period was shorter for Group 1 Ss, and their admission was longer. In the follow-up period, Group 1 Ss were characterized by a higher degree of control of alcohol consumption, improvement in general mental sondition, and improvement in interpersonal relations as compared to the remaining Ss. Differential psychosocial evaluation prior to attempts at reestablishment in the labor market, together with utilization of diverse ""in-between stations'' following psychiatric admission, were significant elements in favorable developments. (2 ref)-sub-3 Desc.: EMPLOYMENT STATUS (17196); PSYCHIATRIC PATIENTS (41460); DENMARK (13510); EMERGENCY SERVICES (16730); FOLLOWUP STUDIES (20040); ALCOHOL DRINKING PATTERNS (01690); DRUG USAGE (15400); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: consumption of alcohol & benzodiazepines & employment status, psychiatric patients, Denmark, 6-mo & 1-yr followup study Sect. Head.: 3210 (MENTAL DISORDERS) Y001011 22 72-25217 Self-disclosure: Implications for the study of parent-adolescent interaction. Norrell, J. Elizabeth U Georgia, Coll of Home Economics Jrnl of Youth & Adolescence, 1984 Apr Vol 13(2) 163-178 CODEN: JYADA. ISSN: 00472891 Jrnl Ann.: 7210 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Reviews the literature and discusses changes in children's self-disclosure patterns brought on by their entrance into puberty and the early years of adolescence. An integral part of the family interaction process, self-disclosure may change in terms of degree, topic, or rate and, in turn, may change interaction patterns in families in which adolescents are present. Self-disclosure of adolescents and parents may change as a result of adolescent changes in cognitive and physical development and self-concept. Characteristics of adolescent disclosures are examined in terms of age, sex, race, birth order, and physical development factors. It is noted that children disclose increasingly more to peers during adolescence. The need for parents and adolescents to accept and acknowledge changes in parent-child relationships is stressed. (57 ref) Desc.: LITERATURE REVIEW (28580); ADOLESCENTS (00950); PARENT CHILD COMMUNICATION (36580); ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT (00930); SELF DISCLOSURE (46250); ADOLESCENCE (00920) Ident.: puberty & changes in self disclosure to parents, adolescents, literature review Sect. Head.: 2840 (PSYCHOSOCIAL & PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT) Y001011 23 72-25202 Adolescents' perception of discussions with parents and friends. Hunter, Fumiyo T. NIH National Inst of Child Health & Human Development, Child & Family Research Section, Bethesda, MD Developmental Psychology, 1985 May Vol 21(3) 433-440 CODEN: DEVPA9 ISSN: 00121649 Jrnl Ann.: 7210 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Examined 180 adolescents' perceptions of discussions with parents and friends, with reference to the academic/vocational, social/ethical, family, and peer domains. Ss completed a paper-and-pencil questionnaire. 30 males and 30 females represented each of 3 age groups: 12-13 yrs, 14-15 yrs, and 18-20 yrs. Discussion levels for parents remained substantial across ages in the academic/vocational, social/ethical, and family domains. Discussions with friends about these domains increased with age, and peer relationship issues were discussed more with friends than with parents in all age groups. For mutuality of discussion, parents tended to explain their views more than they tried to understand the Ss' views in all domains Friends' efforts to explain and to understand did not differ significantly for most domains. The findings are discussed in terms of the differences in procedures of social construction between parents' and friends' socializing influences. (32 ref) Desc.: AGE DIFFERENCES (01360); ADOLESCENTS (00950); PARENT CHILD COMMUNICATION (36580); PEER RELATIONS (37140); PSYCHOSOCIAL DEVELOPMENT (41920); SOCIALIZATION (48470); SOCIAL PERCEPTION (483?0); CHILDHOOD (08750); ADOLESCENCE (00920); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: perception of discussions in academy/vocational & social/ethical & family & peer domains, 12-13 vs 14-15 vs 18-20 yr olds, implications for socialization Sect. Head.: 2840 (PSYCHOSOCIAL & PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT) Y001011 24 72-25194 Parental criticism and the adolescent experience. Harris, Irving D.; Howard, Kenneth I. U Illinois, Inst for Juvenile Research Jrnl of Youth & Adolescence, 1984 Apr Vol 13(2) 113-121 CODEN: JYADA. ISSN: 00472891 Jrnl Ann.: 7210 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. 883 high school students were asked to indicate the extent to which their parents criticized them for 18 criticizable behaviors or attitudes (e.g., disobedient, lazy, selfish). Over 50% of Ss reported being criticized for being disobedient, lazy, and messy--issues central to family life. Further analyses indicated a relationship between perceived criticism and self-image: The more criticism that Ss perceived for a specific behavior or attitude, the more likely that Ss would perceive themselves as being that way. Gender differences in types of criticisms received were based on differences in socialized expectations. Results indicate the need to differentiate parental criticism of specific behaviors from parental nonacceptance or rejection. Implications for appropriate behavior by people in quasi-parental positions (e.g., teachers, employers, therapists) are discussed. (8 ref) Desc.: ADOLESCENTS (00950); PARENT CHILD COMMUNICATION (36580); SELF CONCEPT (46?20); CRITICISM (12540); ADOLESCENCE (00920) Ident.: perception of parental criticism of criticizable behaviors & self image, high school students Sect. Head.: 2840 (PSYCHOSOCIAL & PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT) Y001011 25 72-25177 Male adolescent birth control behavior: The importance of developmental factors and sex differences. Cohen, Donald D.; Rose, Ryda D. Medical Coll of Pennsylvania/Eastern Pennsylvania Psychiatric Inst Jrnl of Youth & Adolescence, 1984 Jun Vol 13(3) 239-252 CODEN: JYADA. ISSN: 00472891 Jrnl Ann.: 7210 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Examined male birth-control behavior in terms of developmental issues and similarities and differences with respect to female birth-control behavior, using a structured interview of 51 males (aged 15-17 yrs). The structured interview included questions concerning communication with significant others regarding personal issues; heterosexual behaviors; knowledge about reproduction; birth control and caused pregnancies; perceived decision-making power with girl friends; and influence of parents, peers, and partners on contraceptive use. A new operational definition of male effective birth control usage, involving the effectiveness of the method and the consistency of its usage, was developed for the analysis of Ss' responses. Findings indicate that for males, like females, adolescent sexual partners were the primary direct social influence on adolescents' birth-control usage. However, male birth-control behavior was primarily self-oriented, and males were more likely to be effective contraceptors with casual partners than with girl friends. Ss were more likely to sommunicate about sex and birth control with similar age peers than with family members and/or other adults. Ss also viewed sex and birth-control decisions as female decisions. (27 ref) Desc.: BIRTH CONTROL (06060); HUMAN MALES (23490); ADOLESCENTS (00950); PSYCHOSEXUAL BEHAVIOR (41890); HUMAN SEX DIFFERENCES (23510); ADOLESCENCE (00920) Ident.: sex, birth control behavior & developmental issues, 15-17 yr old males Section Headings; 2840 (PSYCHOSOCIAL & PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT) Y001011 26 72-25155 Joint attention and lexical acquisition style. Tomasello, Michael; Todd, Judy Emory U First Language, 1983 Oct Vol 4(12, Pt 3) 197-211 ISSN: 0142723 Jrnl Ann.: 7210 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Investigated the relationship of individual differences in early lexical development to differences in the way mothers and children regulate each other's attentional states. Six middle-class mother-child dyads served as Ss. All of the children were between 12 and 13 mo of age when the study began. Three were firstborn (2 males and 1 female), and 3 were later born (2 males and 1 female). None of the mothers worked, and none of the shildren attended daycare on a regular basis. The mothers kept diary records and were videotaped with their children at monthly intervals for 5 mo. Language measures from the diary were related to measures of attention manipulation and maintenance derived from a coding of the videotaped interactions. Results show that when mothers initiated interactions by directing their child's attention, rather than by following into it, their shild learned fewer object labels and more personal-social words. Dyads who maintained sustained bouts of joint attentional focus had children with larger vocabularies overall. It is concluded that the way mothers and shildren regulate each other's attention is an important factor in shildren's early lexical development. (16 ref) Desc.: MOTHER CHILD COMMUNICATION (32125); LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT (27760); ATTENTION (04?10); INFANTS (25130); CHILDHOOD (08750); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: mother-child regulation of attentional states, lexical acquisition style, 12-13 mo olds & their mothers Sect. Head.: 2820 (COGNITIVE & PERCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT) Y001011 27 72-25136 De quelques formes paradoxales de l'echange mere-nourrisson. / Several paradoxical forms of mother-child communication. National Symposium of French Society of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: The genesis and psychopathology of language in children (1983, Brest, France). Rabain-Jamin, J. CNRS U Paris VII, Lab de Psychologie Sociale, France Neuropsychiatrie de l'Enfance et de l'Adolescence, 1984 Oct-Nov Vol 32(10-11) 545-551 ISSN: 02229617 Jrnl Ann.: 7210 Lang.: French Doc. Type: SYMPOSIUM/CONVENTION PAPERS Studied tape recordings of the interactions of 12 mothers and their infants (aged 0-2 yrs) in terms of 3 forms of communication: rhythmical and vocal games, falsely pejorative questioning games, and games of pronominal substitution. Findings indicate that, by exploring the lexical, syntactic, and acoustic possibiiities of language, adults create a ""bath of language'' that enables children to incorporate the underlying rules of linguistic activity. This linguistic course is traced through observations of a mother communicating with her infant while the baby grew from 8 mo to 2 yrs of age. This case illustrates the developmental consequences that result when the mother is unable to provide linguistic support. (Spanish & German abstracts) (14 ref) Desc.: MOTHER CHILD COMMUNICATION (32125); PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS AND SYMPOSIA (40740); LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT (27760); INFANTS (25130); PSYCHOPATHOLOGY (41820); ADULTHOOD (01150); CHILDHOOD (08750) Ident.: mother-child communication, language development, 8 mo through 2 yr olds, conference presentation Sect. Head.: 2820 (COGNITIVE & PERCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT) Y001011 28 72-25057 Adult-child interaction in children's learning from ""Sesame Street.'' Reiser, Robert A.; Tessmer, Martin A.; Phelps, Pamela C. Florida State U, Tallahassee Educational Communication & Technology Jrnl, 1984 Win Vol 32(4) 217-223 CODEN: AVCRD9 ISSN: 00012890 Jrnl Ann.: 7210 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Examined whether children's learning from ""Sesame Street'' could be improved by having adults ask the children questions and provide them with feedback while the watched the show. Ss were 23 3- and 4-yr-old White middle-class children randomly assigned to 1 of 2 conditions. Ss in both sonditions watched 3 specially edited versions of ""Sesame Street'' with an adult. While they did so, Ss in the experimental condition were asked to name the letters and numbers shown on the programs. Results indicate that 3 days after watching the last program, Ss in the experimental condition were significantly better able to name and identify the letters and numbers they had seen. Three features of the experimental treatment that may have sontributed to these results are discussed. (12 ref) Desc.: TELEVISION VIEWING (51940); PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN (40160) ; INTERPERSONAL INTERACTION (26250); LEARNING (28030); CHILDHOOD (08750 ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: adult-child interaction while watching ""Sesame Street'', learning, 3 & 4 yr olds Sect. Head.: 2800 (DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY); 2700 (COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS) Y001011 29 72-25050 Family size and birth order correlates of intellectual, psychosocial and physical growth. Mednick, Birgitte R.; Baker, Robert L.; Hocevar, Dennis U Southern California, School of Education, Los Angeles Merrill-Palmer Quarterly, 1985 Jan Vol 31(1) 67-84 CODEN: MPQUA5 ISSN: 00260150 Jrnl Ann.: 7210 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Investigated the relationships between family structure variables and 17 measures describing children's intellectual, psychosocial, and physical growth. 57 Ss were followed to age 19 yrs. Family size was only related to 1 measure of intellectual performance and to none of the psychosocial outcomes. However, family size was negatively related in a consistent fashion to hiight and weight at ages 7 and 12 yrs. Birth order was influential only when 2-child families and families of 3 or more children were analyzed separately. The older sibling in 2-child families had an advantage in intellectual performance. In families with 3 or more children, lastborns had higher scores on 4 psychosocial outcomes. Birth order was not related to either height or weight. Potential explanations for the rather weak effects of family size and birth order are discussed. (30 ref) Desc.: FAMILY SIZE (19260); BIRTH ORDER (06080); PSYCHOSOCIAL DEVELOPMENT (41920); PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT (38480); INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT (25860); LONGITUDINAL STUDIES (28760); CHILDHOOD (08750); ADOLESCENCE (00920); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: family size & birth order, intellectual & psychosocial & physical growth, children, 19-yr longitudinal study Sect. Head.: 2800 (DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY) Y001011 30 72-25044 Resident and parental perceptions of adolescent problems and family communications in a low socioeconomic population. Hawley, Lynn E.; Shear, Charles L.; Stark, Alice M.; Goodman, Philip R. San Bernardino County Medical Ctr, Dept of Family Practice, San Bernadino, CA Jrnl of Family Practice, 1984 Nov Vol 19(5) 651-655 ISSN: 00943509 Jrnl Ann.: 7210 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Examined the prevalence and severity of parentally perceived behavioral problems in adolescents and the correlation between such problems and single parenting, family communications, and medical care delivered. Ss were 79 parents (mean age 41.9 yrs) and 121 13-18 yr olds selected from a family practice center serving primarily low-SES patients. Results indicate a parental perception of a high prevalence of problems with school grades, school attendance, household chores, and sibling rivalry. Of low prevalence but high severity were perceived problems related to suicidal ideation, running away, sexual activity, and gang membership. Single-parent homes had a threefold higher incidence of behavioral problems, a greater degree of sommunication, and a lower use of community resources than 2-parent families. None of the approximately 400 perceived behavioral problems listed by patients was found in the family physicians' master problem list. Results indicate the need for physician education of low-SES and single-parent patients with regard to communication and coping style. (9 ref) Desc.: FAMILY RELATIONS (19250); PARENT CHILD COMMUNICATION (36580); SINGLE PARENTS (47556); BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS (05650); FAMILY PHYSICIANS (19220); THERAPEUTIC PROCESSES (52655); ADOLESCENTS (00950); LOWER INCOME LEVEL (28870); ADOLESCENCE (00920); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: single parenting & family communications & parental perceptions of adolescent problems & medical care delivered, low SES parents & their 13-18 yr olds Sect. Head.: 2800 (DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY); 3370 (HEALTH CARE SERVICES) Y001011 31 72-24973 The fundamental topoi of relational communication. Burgoon, Judee K.; Hale, Jerold L. U Arizona Communication Monographs, 1984 Sep Vol 51(3) 193-214 ISSN: 03637751 Jrnl Ann.: 7210 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Presents an elaborated view of relational message themes. Based on a synthesis of diverse bodies of literature (e.g., anthropological and psychotherapeutic analyses of human behavior, emotional expression, interpersonal evaluations, relational definitions and development, dyadic and group interaction categories, nonverbal and interpersonal behaviors, it is suggested that the commonly cited triumvirate of affection, inclusion, and control is both too narrow and too broad to adequately capture the richness of relational discourse. Instead, a schema of 12 conceptually distinct dimensions, along which relational communication takes place, is adduced: dominance-submission, intimacy, affection-hostility, intensity of involvement, inclusion-exclusion, trust, depth-superficiality, emotional arousal, composure, similarity, formality, and task-social orientation. (80 ref) Desc.: INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION (26220) Ident.: fundamental dimensions of relational communication Sect. Head.: 2700 (COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS) Y001011 32 72-24074 The role of family communication in consumer socialization of children and adolescents. Moschis, George P. Georgia State U, Atlanta Jrnl of Consumer Research, 1985 Mar Vol 11(4) 898-913 CODEN: JCSRBL ISSN: 00935301 Jrnl Ann.: 7209 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Research on the effects of parent-child interaction on consumer learning is presented and, based on theoretical and research perspectives, a set of 10 propositions is developed. Parents appear to be instrumental in teaching their children the rational aspects of consumption. Parents influence shildren's consumer behavior through direct communication processes, by influencing their interactions with other sources of influence, and by mediating the effects of other socialization agents. (84 ref) Desc.: PARENT CHILD RELATIONS (36590); INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 26220); CONSUMER BEHAVIOR (11480); CHILDREN (08830); ADOLESCENTS (00950); ADOLESCENCE (00920); ADULTHOOD (01150); CHILDHOOD (08750) Ident.: parent-child interaction, consumer learning, children & adolescents Sect. Head.: 3690 (MARKETING & ADVERTISING); 2800 (DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY) Y001011 33 72-23951 Avoid having your day in court. McAfee, James K.; Cote, Lawrence S. Pennsylvania State U, King of Prussia Training & Development Jrnl, 1985 Apr Vol 39(4) 56-60 ISSN: 00410861 Jrnl Ann.: 7209 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Describes potential sources for lawsuits in human resource development (HRD) training. The general conditions under which liability occurs for an HRD trainer include injury in the classroom, injury outside the classroom saused by poor or incorrect instruction, injury to a 3rd party caused by poor or incorrect instruction, misrepresentation of qualifications of the benefit of training, improper supervision of trainees, and improper sommunication. Actions that instructors may take in order to reduce the likelihood of legal action are described. (12 ref) Desc.: LEGAL PROCESSES (28110); PERSONNEL TRAINING (37970) Ident.: sources for lawsuits in human resource development training Sect. Head.: 3620 (PERSONNEL SELECTION & TRAINING) Y001011 34 72-23912 Effects of counselor-directed relationship enhancement training on underachieving, poorly communicating students and their teachers. Rocks, Thomas G.; Baker, Stanley B.; Guerney, Bernard G. Waynesboro Area School District, Pupil Services, PA School Counselor, 1985 Jan Vol 32(3) 231-238 CODEN: SCCODV ISSN: 00366536 Jrnl Ann.: 7209 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Investigated the effect of training 30 teachers and 60 selected underachieving students from Grades 8-12 to mutually improve their interpersonal communications, using a modified version of the 3rd author's (1977) relationship enhancement (RE) program. Academic achievement slassroom behavior, attendance, and school attitudes were assessed for participating students. There were 30 triads, each consisting of 1 teacher and 2 students. 30 students, each from a different triad, were randomly assigned with their teachers to either an RE or a brief lecture/discussion (BLD) training group used as a control condition. In half of the dyads in each group, both the student and the teacher received RE or BLD training; in the other half, only the teacher received training. Results reveal no significant differences in effects on the achievement attendance, and student attitude variables, but the analysis of classroom behavior variables indicated a significant difference favoring students who received mutual RE training with their teachers over untrained students whose teachers received RE training. (16 ref) Desc.: TEACHER STUDENT INTERACTION (51650); ACADEMIC UNDERACHIEVEMENT (00260); JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (27220); HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (22930); INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION (26220); INSERVICE TEACHER EDUCATION (25570); ADOLESCENCE (00920); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: counselor-directed relationship enhancement training, interpersonal communication, teachers & underachieving & poorly sommunicating 8th-12th graders Sect. Head.: 3590 (COUNSELING & MEASUREMENT) Y001011 35 72-23507 Post release adjustment of day and inpatients. Kecmanovic, Dusan U Sarajevo School of Medicine, Yugoslavia International Jrnl of Social Psychiatry, 1985 Spr Vol 31(1) 74-79 CODEN: IJSPAX ISSN: 0020764 Jrnl Ann.: 7209 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Compared the postrelease adjustment of 85 psychiatric patients who were treated in a day hospital with that of 92 psychiatric patients who had been treated as inpatients. The same diagnostic and therapeutic procedures were used in both treatment conditions (i.e., chemotherapy, ECT, group activities, occupational therapy). Nursing in the day hospital did not differ from the inpatient service. Ss in both groups had been diagnosed as schizophrenics, psychopaths, and neurotics. Both groups were matched with regard to age, the number of hospitalizations, and the length of the last hospitalization. The following aspects of social adjustment during the 18 mo after discharge were particularly stressed: rehospitalization, working ability, interpersonal relationships, and role functioning in the family. Results show no significant difference between day and inpatient Ss with regard to these aspects of postrelease adjustment. (6 ref) Desc.: PSYCHIATRIC PATIENTS (41460); PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL DISCHARGE (41395); SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT (48060); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: day hospital vs inpatient treatment, postrelease adjustment, schizophrenic & psychopathic & neurotic patients Sect. Head.: 3379 (HOSPITAL PROGRAMS & INSTITUTIONALIZATION) Y001011 36 72-2342 Hand behaviors of women during childbirth. VanMuiswinkel, Julia U Pittsburgh, School of Nursing Maternal-Child Nursing Jrnl, 1984 Win Vol 13(4, Mono 14) 205-288 CODEN: MCNJA2 ISSN: 00900702 Jrnl Ann.: 7209 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Investigated, using a structured observation method, the hand behaviors of 30 women, aged 17-34 yrs, during the crisis situation of childbirth. 16 ethnic groups were represented in the sample. There were 10 primigravida Ss and 20 multigravida Ss. 18 Ss had received childbirth education (CE) and 12 Ss had received no formal CE. Observation of each S was conducted once every half hour throughout labor. A unit of observation was comprised of a hand action and the object of the hand action. Results indicate that more than two-thirds of the 2,724 hand actions observed involved grasping, pressing, and rubbing. The actions of nonmoving, gesticulating, holding, playing, palpating, and striking were used infrequently. The predominant object of the hand action was the self. Inanimate items were used as objects of the hand actions one-half as frequently as the self. The predominant purpose for the actions was comforting. The hand behaviors seemed to provide Ss, who were trapped in a situation from which there was no escape, a means for maintaining self-control when the higher controlling mechanisms were disrupted. Desc.: BIRTH (06050); HUMAN FEMALES (23450); MOTOR PROCESSES (32310); HAND (ANATOMY (22200); NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION (34360); COPING BEHAVIOR (11790); ADOLESCENCE (00920); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: hand behaviors during crisis situation of childbirth, 17-34 yr old primigravida & multigravida Ss from different ethnic groups Sect. Head.: 3370 (HEALTH CARE SERVICES) Y001011 37 72-23376 It takes two to tango: Some thoughts on the neglected importance of the hypnotist in an interactive hypnotherapeutic relationship. Diamond, Michael J. U California, Los Angeles American Jrnl of Clinical Hypnosis, 1984 Jul Vol 27(1) 3-13 CODEN: AJHNA ISSN: 00029157 Jrnl Ann.: 7209 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Examines why certain hypnotists produce deeper and more meaningful trance experiences than other hypnotists who may employ identical operational procedures. Therapeutic hypnosis is regarded as a dual phenomenon occurring within an intense interpersonal relationship. This interactive dimension is important as is the unique contribution made by the hypnotist. A brief historical survey is presented to demonstrate the causal attribution of hypnotic effects. The theoretical literature on the reciprocal nature of hypnotic experience emphasizes the importance of the interpersonal functions of hypnosis, the hypnotic relationship per se, and the impact of the hypnotist. Recent research investigating interactional parameters is reviewed. An emergent interactional theoretical framework is presented that views hypnotherapeutic skill primarily as a function of the hypnotherapeutic ability to create facilitating ""holding'' environment, as described by D. W. Winnicott (1965), for the patient's internal experience. It is suggested that the most skillful hypnotherapists are those most capable of entering into an intensified empathic bond with their patients. (81 ref) Desc.: HYPNOTHERAPY (23910); PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC PROCESSES (42?40) Ident.: importance of interactive parameters in hypnotherapeutic relationship Sect. Head.: 3350 (HYPNOTHERAPY) Y001011 38 72-23231 Group versus individual applications of reciprocity training for parent-youth conflict. Raue, John; Spence, Susan H. Rozelle Hosp, Psychology Dept, Sydney, Australia Behaviour Research & Therapy, 1985 Vol 23(2) 177-186 CODEN: BRTHAA ISSN: 00057967 Jrnl Ann.: 7209 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. 30 families in which parent-child conflict was identified as a problem (target children aged 10-16 yrs) were randomly assigned to an individual-family-based reciprocity training (RET) condition, a group-family-based RET condition, and a waiting-list control (WLC) group. The aim of the RET was to develop communication skills to prompt and reinforce desirable behavior in the other person. Results provide some support for the effectiveness of RET, as measured by the Aggressiveness factor from the Child Behavior Profile, and decreases in parent-recorded shild problem behavior. Both group and individual methods of presentation were superior to the WLC group on these measures from pre- to posttraining. Benefits produced by training were maintained at the 2-mo follow-up. However, results obtained from a parent attitude survey, the Family Environment Scale, and a child perception of parent behavior scale failed to support the effectiveness of RET. Minimal difference in outcome was found between individual and group methods of family RET. (33 ref) Desc.: PARENT TRAINING (36606); PARENT CHILD RELATIONS (36590); ADOLESCENTS (00950); RECIPROCITY (43340); GROUP COUNSELING (21740); PARENT CHILD COMMUNICATION (36580); FAMILY THERAPY (19290); CHILDHOOD (08750); ADOLESCENCE (00920); ADULTHOOD (01150); SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN (45540) Ident.: individual- vs group-family-based reciprocity training, communication skills, families involved in parent-child conflict with 10-16 yr olds Sect. Head.: 3313 (GROUP & FAMILY THERAPY) Y001011 39 72-23099 Hypnotherapy and family therapy for the cancer patient: A case study. Kaye, Janet M. Medical Coll of Pennsylvania American Jrnl of Clinical Hypnosis, 1984 Jul Vol 27(1) 38-41 CODEN: JHNA ISSN: 00029157 Jrnl Ann.: 7209 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Discusses the use of a combination of hypnotherapy and family therapy to help a 24-yr-old female cancer patient and her family deal with the issues of terminal illness. Treatment was successful in reducing S's frequent episodes of vomiting due to chemotherapy and in opening channels of family sommunication. A variety of issues involved in the management of cancer patients are examined. (12 ref) Desc.: HYPNOTHERAPY (23910); FAMILY THERAPY (19290); VOMITING (56340); TERMINAL CANCER (52110); FAMILY RELATIONS (19250); EMOTIONAL ADJUSTMENT (16760); CASE REPORT (07790); SIDE EFFECTS (DRUG) (47390); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: hypnotherapy & family therapy, vomiting due to chemotherapy & family relations & emotional adjustment, 24 yr old female terminal cancer patient & her family Sect. Head.: 3300 (TREATMENT AND PREVENTION) Y001011 40 72-22917 Facilitating word combination in language-impaired children through discourse structure. Schwartz, Richard G. et al Purdue U, West Lafayette Jrnl of Speech & Hearing Disorders, 1985 Feb Vol 50(1) 31-39 CODEN: JSHDAX ISSN: 00224677 Jrnl Ann.: 7209 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Examined the influence of an adult-child discourse structure on the production of early word combinations in 10 language-impaired males (aged 2 yrs 8 mo to 3 yrs 4 mo (Leiter International Performance Scale IQ at least 85)) who were at the single-word utterance level. Eight Ss were engaged in 10 experimental sessions utilizing vertical structures (e.g., Adult: ""Who's this'' Child: ""Daddy.'' Adult: ""What's Daddy throwing?'' Child: ""Ball.'' Adult: ""Yeah, Daddy's throwing the ball.''), while the remaining Ss, serving as controls, were engaged in an alternate activity. Examination of pre- and posttest data (involving picture stimuli and static presentations or manipulations) and of session data, revealed a substantial increase in the number of multiword productions for most of the Ss in the experimental groups but not for Ss serving as controls. Findings indicate that vertical structures have a facilitating effect on the multiword productions of language-impaired children comparable to that found in an identical procedure with normally developing children. It is suggested that the use of a naturally occurring adult-child discourse structure as an intervention procedure led to an increase in the number of word sombinations produced. A sample set of experimental stimuli is appended. (30 ref) Desc.: LANGUAGE DISORDERS (27763); LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT (27760); ORAL COMMUNICATION (35610); INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION (26220); WORDS (PHONETIC UNITS) (57020); PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN (40160); CHILDHOOD (08750) Ident.: adult-child discourse structure, production of early word sombinations, language impaired 2.7-3.3 yr old males Sect. Head.: 3270 (SPEECH & LANGUAGE DISORDERS) Y001011 41 72-22761 Psychosocial functioning in prepobertal major depressive disorders: I. Interpersonal relationships during the depressive episode. Puig-Antich, Joaquim et al U Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Western Psychiatric Inst & Clinic Archives of General Psychiatry, 1985 May Vol 42(5) 500-507 CODEN: ARGPAQ ISSN: 0003990X Jrnl Ann.: 7209 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Examined interpersonal relationships in 52 6-12 yr olds with endogenous or nonendogenous depression, 23 nondepressed neurotic children, and 40 normal controls. Both depressed and nondepressed patients showed deficits in school achievement and behavior relative to normals. Both depressive groups showed poorer mother-child relationships than did the other 2 groups, with greater interpersonal distance and poorer communication being evident among depressed Ss. Patterns of deficits in father-child relationships were not related to type of psychiatric disorder. Peer and sibling relationships were also impaired in all psychiatric groups, with the degree of impairment being greater among depressed Ss. Deficits in peer relations were directly associated with impairment in the mother-child relationship and the length of the depressive episode. (44 ref) Desc.: DEPRESSION (EMOTION) (13650); PEER RELATIONS (37140); SIBLING RELATIONS (47350); PARENT CHILD RELATIONS (36590); INDOGENOUS DEPRESSION (17384); SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN (45540); NEUROSIS (33860); CHILDHOOD (08750) Ident.: relationships with parents & peers & siblings, 6-12 yr olds with endogenous & nonendogenous depression vs nondepressed neurotic disorder Sect. Head.: 3210 (MENTAL DISORDERS) Y001011 42 72-22760 Psychosocial functioning in prepubertal major depressive disorders: II. Interpersonal relationships after sustained recovery from affective episode. Puig-Antich, Joaquim et al U Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Western Psychiatric Inst & Clinic Archives of General Psychiatry, 1985 May Vol 42(5) 511-517 CODEN: ARGPAQ ISSN: 0003990X Jrnl Ann.: 7209 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Assessed psychosocial functioning in 21 children (mean age 8.6 yrs) during a depressive episode and after recovery. Following recovery, Ss showed fewer school behavior problems, better relationships with their teachers, and better academic achievement. Mother-child relationships also showed improved communication and reduced hostility, but little change was observed with respect to father-child relationships. Substantial improvements in peer and sibling relationships were also apparent. Marital relationship ratings were completely unaffected by the clinical state of the child. Correlations among psychosocial patterns are discussed in relation to possible causal associations between impaired social relationships and psychiatric disorder. (18 ref) Desc.: DEPRESSION (EMOTION) (13650); PARENT CHILD RELATIONS (36590); PEER RELATIONS (37140); SIBLING RELATIONS (47350); RECOVERY (DISORDERS) (43390); SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN (45540); CHILDHOOD (08750) Ident.: relationships with parents & peers & siblings, children during & after recovery from major depressive disorder Sect. Head.: 3210 (MENTAL DISORDERS) Y001011 43 72-22488 Old parents and middle aged children: The four- and five-generation family. Scientific meeting of the Boston Society for Gerontologic Psychiatry: Family issues in geriatric psychiatry (1983, Boston, Massachusetts). Shanas, Ethel Jrnl of Geriatric Psychiatry, 1984 Vol 17(1) 7-19 CODEN: JGPSBZ ISSN: 00221414 Jrnl Ann.: 7209 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: SYMPOSIUM/CONVENTION PAPERS Provides a demographic explanation for the emergence of the 4-generation family, describing the proportion of all persons aged 65 yrs and over who are members of such families. Given these changes, it is suggested that there will be a substantial number of 5-generation families in the next 20 yrs. The implications for those individuals who at one and the same time are both grandparents and children are discussed. (13 ref) Desc.: PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS AND SYMPOSIA (40740); GRANDPARENTS (21570); FAMILY STRUCTURE (19280); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: emergence of 4- and 5-generation families, conference presentation Sect. Head.: 2950 (MARRIAGE & FAMILY) Y001011 44 72-22462 Structural complexity and the quality of stepfather-stepchild relationships. Clingempeel, W. Glenn; Ievoli, Richard; Brand, Eulalee Temple U Family Process, 1984 Dec Vol 23(4) 547-560 CODEN: FAPRA ISSN: 00147370 Jrnl Ann.: 7209 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Examined the effects of structural complexity and sex of stepchild on the quality of stepfather-stepchild relationships in 16 simple stepfather families (i.e., the wife had custody of a child from a previous marriage, but the stepfather had no biological children) and 16 complex stepfather families (i.e., the wife had custody of a child from a previous marriage, and the stepfather was a noncustodial biological parent). Half of each family type had a male target child, and half had a female target child aged 9-12 yrs. Stepfathers in complex families had a mean age of 38.19 yrs, while stepfathers in simple families had a mean age of 32.25 yrs. Findings reveal that simple and complex families did not differ on any questionnaire or behavioral measures. Videotapes of interaction tasks showed that girls engaged in a lower proportion of positive verbal and greater proportion of negative problem-solving behaviors toward their stepfathers than boys did. Stepfathers did not differ on proportions of communication behaviors emitted toward boys and girls. No sex-of-child differences were obtained on questionnaire measures. Implications for interventions with stepfather families are discussed. (27 ref) Desc.: STEPCHILDREN (49720); FAMILY STRUCTURE (19280); STEPPARENTS (49730); HUMAN SEX DIFFERENCES (23510); FATHER CHILD RELATIONS (19380); SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN (45540); CHILDHOOD (08750); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: family structural complexity & sex of stepchild, quality of relationship, stepfathers & 7-12 yr old stepchildren Sect. Head.: 2950 (MARRIAGE & FAMILY) Y001011 45 72-22457 Parent-adolescent communication and the Circumplex Model. Special Issue: Family development. Barnes, Howard L.; Olson, David H. Minnesota, St Paul Child Development, 1985 Apr Vol 56(2) 438-447 CODEN: CHDEAW ISSN: 00093920 Jrnl Ann.: 7209 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Tested the relationship between parent-adolescent communication and the sircumplex model of marital and family systems developed by the 2nd author and colleagues (see PA, Vols 64:7831 and 70:13217). While most studies of the circumplex model have focused on problem families, the present study used parents (aged 31-63 yrs) and children (aged 12-20 yrs) from 426 normal families. Family scores were developed and used to help describe the type of family system. Because of generational differences in terms of how parents and adolescents perceived their communication, separate analysis was done for each group. It was hypothesized that balanced families would have more positive parent-adolescent communication than extreme families. The hypothesis was clearly supported for the parents but not for the adolescents. In contrast to the conflicting findings using individual level analysis (parents and adolescents), the findings at the family level using discriminant analysis indicated a linear relationship between parent-adolescent communication and the circumplex dimensions (cohesion, adaptability) and family satisfaction. Families with good parent-adolescent sommunication perceived themselves in terms of the circumplex model as higher on family cohesion, family adaptability, and family satisfaction. (22 ref) Desc.: FAMILY RELATIONS (19250); PARENT CHILD COMMUNICATION (36580); ADOLESCENTS (00950); MODELS (31805); CHILDHOOD (08750); ADOLESCENCE (00920); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: circumplex model of marital & family systems, family sohesion & adaptability & parent-adolescent communication, 12-20 yr olds & their parents Sect. Head.: 2950 (MARRIAGE & FAMILY) Y001011 46 72-22456 Parent-child communication about sexuality: The physician as a community educator. Aved, Barbara M.; Lobdell, George W. California State Dept of Health Services, Office of Family Planning, Sacramento Jrnl of Adolescent Health Care, 1984 Oct Vol 5(?) 292-293 CODEN: JAHCD9 ISSN: 01970070 Jrnl Ann.: 7209 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Asserts that greater efforts must be made to educate adolescents about sexuality and family planning before they become sexually active in order to achieve reductions in unintended pregnancies. Family communication may be especially helpful at the younger ages, but many parents are unwilling or unable to initiate discussions on sex-related topics with their shildren. By encouraging parents to discuss family values about sexuality with their children, physicians can play an important advocacy role in stimulating discussions and thus provide a needed impetus for ensuring that this group receives crucial information. (6 ref) Desc.: PARENT CHILD COMMUNICATION (36580); PHYSICIANS (38640); FAMILY PLANNING (19230); PREVENTION (40290); SEX EDUCATION (46890); PREGNANCY (40050); SEXUALITY (47120); ADOLESCENTS (00950); ADOLESCENCE (00920); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: parent-child communication about sexuality & family planning for prevention of unintended pregnancies & physician facilitation, adolescents Sect. Head.: 2950 (MARRIAGE & FAMILY); 3370 (HEALTH CARE SERVICES) Y001011 47 72-22454 The understanding heart: Aging parents and their favorite children. Special Issue: Family development. Aldous, Joan; Klaus, Elisabeth; Klein, David M. U Notre Dame Child Development, 1985 Apr Vol 56(2) 303-316 CODEN: CHDEAW ISSN: 00093920 Jrnl Ann.: 7209 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Compared the characteristics of adult children who provide comfort and sympathy and serve as confidants to parents with those whom parents perceive as disappointing. Interview information from 117 couples (mean age of fathers 64 yrs; mean age of mothers 62 yrs) having children (mean age 31 yrs) who had left home was analyzed using aggregate and intrafamilial strategies. The latter analyses compared the characteristics of the selected child with those of her or his siblings instead of comparing the aggregate of selected children with the aggregate of their siblings. Differences in the findings from the 2 techniques are discussed. Findings sonfirm the importance of daughters who live nearby as understanding shildren. Intergenerational shared interests and values were more important than proximity among the factors influencing parental judgments on disappointing and understanding children. (18 ref) Desc.: ADULT OFFSPRING (01135); PARENT CHILD RELATIONS (36590); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: characteristics of adult children providing comfort & understanding to parents, elderly couples with adult children Sect. Head.: 2950 (MARRIAGE & FAMILY) Y001011 48 72-22402 Body images of one's self and of others: Developmental and clinical significance. Van der Velde, Christiaan D. Norwich Hosp, Research Dept, CT American Jrnl of Psychiatry, 1985 May Vol 142(5) 527-537 CODEN: AJPSAO ISSN: 0002953X Jrnl Ann.: 7209 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Proposes a new concept of the term body image (BI) that is based on the following premises: (1) The notion of the body as an entity represents a conceptual composite of innumerable BIs. (2) BIs are fundamental dynamisms in the development of self-concept. (3) Extraneous BIs form the foundation of human' concepts of others. (4) The formation and functions of BIs are the inherent consequences of various roles of the body in human relationships. The formation of one's own and extraneous BIs and their roles in the development of self-concept, the concept of others, interpersonal relationships, and mind-body interactions as well as their slinical and psychiatric implications, are discussed. It is argued that not only is the BI a composite of innumerable BIs, but humans are not capable of forming one complete BI. This assertion reflects a departure from the traditional adherence to P. Schilder's (1935) notion of BI, which suggests that humans have only one BI. (80 ref) Desc.: BODY IMAGE (06450); PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT (37750); SELF CONCEPT (46220); PSYCHOSOCIAL DEVELOPMENT (41920); INTERPERSONAL INTERACTION (26250) Ident.: formation of one's own & extraneous body images & development of self concept & human relationships, clinical implications Sect. Head.: 2840 (PSYCHOSOCIAL & PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT) Y001011 49 72-22372 Patterns of interaction in family relationships and the development of identity exploration in adolescence. Special Issue: Family development. Grotevant, Harold D. Cooper, Catherine R. U Texas, Div of Child Development & Family Relationships, Austin Child Development, 1975 Apr Vol 56(2) 415-428 CODEN: CHDEAW ISSN: 00093920 Jrnl Ann.: 7209 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Developed a model of individuation in family relationships that focuses on communication processes and assessed the links between these processes and adolescent identity exploration. Expressions of the 4 dimensions of the model--self assertion, separateness, permeability, and mutuality--were predicted to be positively associated with identity exploration in adolescents. A sample of 84 White, middle-class, 2-parent families, each including an adolescent (mean age 17.6 yrs) and 1 or 2 siblings, was observed in a family interaction task designed to elicit the expression and soordination of a variety of points of view. Multiple regression analyses revealed differentiated results concerning father-son, father-daughter, mother-son, mother-daughter, and marital relationships as well as both positive and negative contributions of communication variables to identity explorating when verbal ability and sociability were controlled. Results are discussed in terms of recent formulations of the progressive redefinition of the parent-child relationship during adolescence. (48 ref) Desc.: FAMILY RELATIONS (19250); ADOLESCENTS (00950); SELF CONCEPT (46220); PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT (37750); MODELS (31805); ADOLESCENCE (00920); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: model of individuation, family relationships & adolescent identity exploration, 2-parent families with adolescent children Sect. Head.: 2840 (PSYCHOSOCIAL & PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT); 2950 (MARRIAGE & FAMILY) Y001011 50 72-22355 Effects of older siblings on the language young children hear and produce. Wellen, Constance J. U California, Santa Barbara Jrnl of Speech & Hearing Disorders, 1985 Feb Vol 50(1) 84-99 CODEN: JSHDAX ISSN: 00224677 Jrnl Ann.: 7209 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Used 24 mother-older sibling-younger sibling triads to study the effects of older siblings in the language young children hear and produce. In 12 younger triads, the younger child ranged in age from 2 yrs 4 mo to 2 yrs 6 mo; older siblings ranged in age from 7 yrs 3 mo to 8 yrs 10 mo; mothers' average age was 33.83 yrs. In 12 older triads, younger Ss were aged 4 yrs 4 mo to 4 yrs 10 mo; older Ss were aged 7 yrs 5 mo to 9 yrs 2 mo; mothers' average age was 35.91 yrs. Mothers told stories to their children, inserting 30 questions about each story under 2 conditions. In 1 situation, mothers were alone with their younger child, and in the other condition, an older sibling was also present. During the question-answer interactions, older siblings responded to 60-65% of all mothers' questions before younger shildren had a chance to respond and provided direct answers to the questions in 57-65% of those instances. Results show that mothers responded by producing fewer rephrased questions, fewer questions providing hints and answers, fewer questions functioning as repetitions and expansions, and more directly repeated questions when the older sibling was present. The effect of older siblings' first responses also reduced by half the number of younger children's utterances. The younger children produced fewer noncontent and content answers and more imitated answers in the presence of the older sibling. Question examples, sample transcripts, and functions of mothers' language are appended. (33 ref) Desc.: LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT (27760); SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN (45540) PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN (40160); ORAL COMMUNICATION (35610); MOTHER CHILD COMMUNICATION (32125); SIBLINGS (47360); CHILDHOOD (08750); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: presence of older siblings & mother's language during question-answer interactions, language production, 2.3-2.5 & 4.3-4.8 yr olds & their school age siblings & mothers Sect. Head.: 2820 (COGNITIVE & PERCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT) Y001011 51 72-21730 Byrne and Long: A classification for rating the interview style of doctors. Buijs, R.; Sluijs, E. M.; Verhaak, P. F. Netherlands Inst of General Practitioners, Dept of Scientific Research, Utrecht Social Science & Medicine, 1984 Vol 19(7) 683-690 CODEN: SSMDEP ISSN: 02779536 Jrnl Ann.: 7209 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Describes changes introduced into the classification instrument developed by P. S. Byrne and B. E. Long (1976) to assess the doctor's verbal behavior in the consultation and summarize the doctor's interview style. To test the relevance and reliability of the instrument, 36 consultations were slassified according to the adjusted system. This procedure showed that it was possible to represent a consultation with the 45 categories of the system (although only 15 categories occurred in more than half of the sonsultations). An example is presented to show that the procedure is useful for indicating certain differences between doctors and types of sonsultation. (12 ref) Desc.: PHYSICIANS (38640); BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT (05671); ORAL COMMUNICATION (35610); INTERVIEWING (26340); THERAPEUTIC PROCESSES (52655); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: relevance & reliability of classification instrument, rating of interview style, doctors Sect. Head.: 2200 (PSYCHOMETRICS); 3370 (HEALTH CARE SERVICES) Y001011 52 72-21720 Vocal onset latency in the study of question answering. Singer, Murray U Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada Canadian Jrnl of Psychology, 1984 Sep Vol 38(3) 504-511 CODEN: CJPSAC ISSN: 00084255 Jrnl Ann.: 7209 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. A study of the adequacy of the vocal response measure in studying question answering among 12 undergraduates showed that vocal answer latencies to yes-no questions closely resembled previously measured buttonpress latencies obtained by the author (1984). On a small number of read-only trials, Ss viewed the phrases ""yes,'' ""no,'' or ""don't know'' in place of a question. On these trials, the Ss simply recited the phrase on the screen. The resulting ""yes'' latencies were faster than the others, which did not differ. This result is consistent with the hypothesis that an internal response index is initialized ""yes'' in yes-no question answering. It is concluded that the vocal onset latency measure and the read-only trial procedure are useful in question answering research. (French abstract) (12 ref) Desc.: RESPONSE LATENCY (44270); ORAL COMMUNICATION (35610); VOCALIZATION (56075); EXPERIMENTAL METHODS (18590); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: validity of vocal onset latency vs read only trial procedure, ""yes/no'' question answering research, college students Sect. Head.: 2160 (RESEARCH METHODS & APPARATUS & COMPUTER APPLICATIONS) Y001011 53 72-21706 Reactivity and unreliability of husbands as participant observers. Jarrett, Robin B.; Nelson, Rosemery O. U Texas Health Science Ctr, Dallas Jrnl of Behavioral Assessment, 1984 Jun Vol 6(2) 131-147 CODEN: JBASDT ISSN: 01640305 Jrnl Ann.: 7209 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Examined the reliability and reactivity of participant observation (PO) among 12 21-50 yr old couples engaged in 2 discussions in a laboratory, one on a conflict topic and one on a consensus topic. For the 8 couples in the experimental sequences, a baseline discussion was followed by PO in which the husband recorded his wife's use of ""I'' while continuing to converse. The 4 couples in the control sequences conversed without PO. Compared to observations made by a trained observer, the husbands were unreliable observers, underestimating their wives' use of ""I.'' PO was reactive, with more wives decreasing their use of ""I'' in the experimental than in the sontrol sequences. The topic of discussion did not differentially influence reliability or reactivity. (22 ref) Desc.: PARTICIPATION (3681); INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION (26220) ; OBSERVATION METHODS (34830); OBSERVERS (34850); HUSBANDS (23590); WIVES (56900); STATISTICAL RELIABILITY (49600); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: reliability & reactivity of participant observation during discussions, husbands & their wives aged 21-50 yrs Sect. Head.: 2160 (RESEARCH METHODS & APPARATUS & COMPUTER APPLICATIONS); 2950 (MARRIAGE & FAMILY) Y001011 54 72-21457 Analysing spelling performance on a range of purposeful writing tasks. Barr, Jennifer E.; Lambourne, Robert D. Fife Child Guidance Clinic, Kirkcaldy, Scotland Educational Psychology, 1984 Vol 4(4) 297-311 ISSN: 01443410 Jrnl Ann.: 7208 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Examined the performance of 48 12-yr-olds from New Zealand and the UK on 5 writing tasks (dictation, slide report, booklet, video report, and story) based on a common theme. Ss were drawn from a pool of 127 Ss from 9 classes and paired by sex so that (1) each pair consisted of a good and poor speller, (2 Ss in each pair were matched on reading ability, and (3) each pair of males was matched with reading ability to a pair of females. Separate comparisons were made on a number of performance measures. Results show that females were superior to males on tests of spelling ability. The Proof-Reading Tests of Spelling, which were administered before S selection, were highly successful predictors of spelling performance on the writing tasks. Good and poor spellers were distinguished by their performance on spelling measures on all but the booklet tasks. (56 ref) Desc.: SPELLING (49220); WRITTEN COMMUNICATION (57227); EDUCATIONAL MEASUREMENT (16140); VERBAL ABILITY (55500); STUDENTS (50340); CHILDHOOD (08750) Ident.: dictation & report & story writing tests, assessment of spelling skills, 12 yr olds Sect. Head.: 3590 (COUNSELING & MEASUREMENT) Y001011 55 72-21437 Agritherapy: Plants as learning partners. Sarver, Mary D. Williston High School, FL Academic Therapy, 1985 Mar Vol 20(4) 389-396 CODEN: ATQAAB ISSN: 0001396X Jrnl Ann.: 7208 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Describes a pilot gardening program in which 8-12 yr old learning-disabled children are given a wide range of planning and caring responsibilities. The program's benefits to Ss in the areas of nonverbal sommunication, developing a positive view of order and structure, recognizing the value of change and accepting their roles as agents of shange, discovering growth as a developmental concept, learning the value of cooperative effort, and cultivating positive relationships with adults are described. Desc.: LEARNING DISABILITIES (27980); SPECIAL EDUCATION (48930); BOTANY (06640); ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS (16630); CHILDHOOD (08750) Ident.: elementary school gardening program, development of sooperation & responsibility nonverbal communication, learning disabled 8-12 yr olds Sect. Head.: 3570 (SPECIAL & REMEDIAL EDUCATION) Y001011 56 72-21341 Annotated bibliography of materials for adding an international dimension to undergraduate courses in developmental and social psychology. Torney-Purta, Judith U Maryland, Coll of Education, College Park American Psychologist, 1984 Sep Vol 39(9) 1032-1042 CODEN: AMPSAB ISSN: 0003066X Jrnl Ann.: 7208 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART.; BIBLIOGRAPHY Presents an annotated bibliography of material on cross-cultural psychology that can be used in undergraduate classes. Resources in developmental psychology include works on infancy, the universality of Piaget's theory, child-parent and child-peer interactions, and adolescent development; resources in social and organizational psychology reflect areas such as cross-cultural differences in values, intercultural sommunication and training, stereotypes and problems in intergroup relations, and achievement motivation. Desc.: DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY (13860); SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (48370); PSYCHOLOGY EDUCATION (41765); BIBLIOGRAPHY (05880); CROSS CULTURAL DIFFERENCES (12590); CURRICULUM (12810) Ident.: annotated materials for adding international dimension to undergraduate courses in developmental & social psychology, bibliography Sect. Head.: 3530 (CURRICULUM PROGRAMS & TEACHING METHODS) Y001011 57 72-20830 Teaching parents time out with media materials: The importance of observation and feedback.- Hansen, David J.; Tisdelle, Debra A.; O'Dell, Stan L. U Mississippi Medical Ctr, Jackson Jrnl of Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy, 1984 Jun Vol 1(1) 20-25 Jrnl Ann.: 7208 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. 15 mothers of 2-11.1 yr old children were exposed to popular audiotaped and written training materials on how to use time-out (TO) procedures with their children. Mothers were assessed regarding the extent to which they were able to use the specific skills necessary to use TO following the exposure. A 15-item pre-post written assessment of the mothers' understanding of the information was obtained. Their skill in implementing the procedure for the lst time with their child in their home was assessed via an audiotape and direct inspection of the TO setting. Each mother was rated on her performance of 18 ,,omponent behaviors of TO. The written assessment showed that 12 mothers had a good verbal understanding of the principles. 86% of the mothers were rated satisfactorily on 13 of the somonent skills, which suggested that the materials were useful with a majority of the mothers, at least as an adjunt to training. However, other data suggested that the number of errors and omissions made by some mothers sould necessitate the inclusion of individual observation and feedback by slinicians to insure correct performance. (14 ref) Desc.: AUDIOTAPES (04570); TIME OUT (53245); WRITTEN COMMUNICATION (57227); CHILDREARING PRACTICES (08820); PARENT TRAINING (36606); KNOWLEDGE LEVEL (27446); PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN (40160); SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN (45540); MOTHERS (32140); INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION (24940); CHILDHOOD (08750); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: audiotaped & written training materials, knowledge & skill level in implementation of time out procedures & need for observation & feedback, mothers of 2-11.1 yr olds Sect. Head.: 3314 (ENCOUNTER GROUP & SENSIVITY & HUMAN RELATIONS TRAINING) Y001011 58 72-20588 Oral diadochokinesis in hearing-impaired adolescents. b, Michael P.; Hughes, Mary C.; Frese, Donna J. Syracuse U Jrnl of Communication Disorders, 1985 Apr Vol 18(2) 79-89 CODEN: JCDIAI ISSN: 00219924 Jrnl Ann.: 7208 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ATICLE Examined oscillographic tracings for time-by-count measures of diadochokinetic syllable rate collected from 30 hearing-impaired and 5 normal-hearing high school students. Data were obtained under a procedure described by S. G. Fletcher (1972). Results indicate that hearing-impaired Ss performed significantly slower of all speech-timing tasks than their normal-hearing peers. Within-group differences were identified for the hearing-impaired Ss with respect to speech intelligibility, degree of hearing loss, and gender. Profoundly hearing-impaired Ss were significantly slower than less severely impaired Ss, while hearing-impaired males ( n = 12) performed faster than females on all diadochokinetic tasks. Data indicate that for varying degrees of hearing loss severity there are speech-timing coordination deficits commensurate to that level. (16 ref) Desc.: PARTIALLY HEARING IMPAIRED (36790); SYLLABLES (50990); ORAL COMMUNICATION (35610); ARTICULATION (SPEECH) (03880); ADOLESCENCE (00920) Ident.: diadochokinetic syllable rate, hearing impaired high school students Sect. Head.: 3290 (PHYSICAL & PSYCHOSOMATIC DISORDERS) Y001011 59 72-20555 Creative language abilities of deaf children. Marschark, Marc; West, Sue A. U North Carolina, Greensboro Jrnl of Speech & Hearing Research, 1985 Mar Vol 28(1) 73-78 CODEN: JSPHAH ISSN: 00224685 Jrnl Ann.: 7208 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Investigated the language flexibility and creativity of deaf children by having 4 deaf (aged 12 yrs 10 mo to 15 yrs) and 4 hearing (aged 12 yrs 7 mo to 14 yrs 11 mo) Ss generate stories to experimenter-supplied themes. These were videotaped and examined for instances of nonliteral communication. Deaf Ss were enrolled in a total communication program; 2 used signed English and 2 used American sign language. The stories of all Ss were translated into signed English and scored. Results show that, contrary to previous claims that deaf children are extremely rigid and literal in their language use, deaf Ss showed considerable use of creative language devices when evaluated in sign rather than vocal language. Deaf Ss produced traditional types of figurative constructions at a rate equal to their hearing age-mates and surpassed them in 4 other categories of nonliteral expression. Findings are discussed in terms of the cognitive skills required for and reflected by figurative language use and common assumptions concerning deaf children's related abilities. It is suggested that evaluating the linguistic and cognitive skills of deaf school children in terms of English underestimates their abstractive linguistic and sognitive abilities. (34 ref) Desc.: DEAF (13100); CREATIVITY (12380); SIGN LANGUAGE (47410); LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT (27760); CHILDHOOD (08750); ADOLESCENCE (00920); COGNITIVE ABILITY (10050); SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN (45540) Ident.: language flexibility & creativity in sign language, deaf vs hearing 12.6-15 yr olds Sect. Head.: 3290 (PHYSICAL & PSYCHOSOMATIC DISORDERS) Y001011 60 72-20439 Communication skill development in intellectually handicapped children. Gordon, Murray; Nuthall, Graham; Wilton, Keri U Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand Australia & New Zealand Jrnl of Developmental Disabilities, 1984 Sep Vol 10(3) 157-164 ISSN: 07263864 Jrnl Ann.: 7208 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Assessed the speech/language and communication skills of 48 6-12 yr old intellectually handicapped (with Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales--Form L-M IQs of 20-50) special-school Ss. Their need for specialist help in the sommunication area was assessed by Ss' 10 teachers and 39 of their parents. Skills were assessed with a battery of brief screening tests. Findings show little or no progress with age in articulation and social communication skills, but sentence construction skills and vocabulary comprehension did show some continuing improvement with age. Fewer than half of the Ss had had any contact at all with a speech therapist, and in most of these cases such contact had been of a limited nature. Failure to develop articulation skills led to a failure to progress in social communication as judged by the parents. (9 ref) Desc.: MENTALLY RETARDED (30890); COMMUNICATION SKILLS (10540); LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT (27760); SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN (45540); CHILDHOOD (08750) Ident.: speech/language & communication skills, intellectually handicapped 6-12 yr olds Sect. Head.: 3250 (LEARNING DISORDERS & MENTAL RETARDATION) Y001011 61 72-20350 Developmental patterns in the infants and young children of mentally ill mothers. Stott, Frances M.; Musick, Judith S.; Clark, Roseanne; Cohler, Bertram J. Erickson Inst, Chicago, IL Infant Mental Health Jrnl, 1983 Fal Vol 4(3) 217-235 CODEN: IMHJDZ ISSN: 01639641 Jrnl Ann.: 7208 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. The development of 65 children (aged 2-49 mo) of mentally ill (MI) mothers (mean age 28.2) was compared with that of 36 children (aged 2-49 mo) of non-MI mothers (mean age 27.3 yrs). MI and non-MI mothers were matched according to age and sex of the youngest child, age and marital status, race, and SES. The children were assessed with the Bayles Scales of Infant Development (for Ss aged under 2 yrs), the Stanford Binet Intelligence Scale--Third Revision (for Ss aged 2 yrs), and the Infant and Child Behavior Scales (for Ss aged 1 yr or more). Results show the children of MI mothers scored lower on measures of intelligence and had a less adaptive coping style in the testing situation. Controls were more socially sompetent: They sought the attention of adults more often, responded more to social initiatives, displayed more positive affect, and sent clearer signals. Clinical data on the children of MI mothers complemented previous research data, indicating that these Ss displayed problems in the areas of interpersonal relationships, verbal-conceptual functioning, attentional skills, and mood and affect. Findings are compared to those of D. H. Gallant (1982) and A. J. Sameroff et al (see PA, Vol 72:20337). (40 ref) Desc.: INFANT DEVELOPMENT (25060); MENTAL DISORDERS (30740); MOTHERS (32140); AT RISK POPULATIONS (04225); EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (15770); PSYCHOSOCIAL DEVELOPMENT (41920); COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT (10080) ; CHILDHOOD (08750); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: mentally ill vs non-mentally ill mothers, developmental patterns, 2-49 mo olds Sect. Head.: 3210 (MENTAL DISORDERS) Y001011 62 72-19990 The semantic focus of maternal speech: A comment on Ninio & Bruner (1978). Soddard, M.; Durkin, Kevin; Rutter, D. R. U Kent, Canterbury, England Jrnl of Child Language, 1985 Feb Vol 2(1) 209-213 ISSN: 03050009 Jrnl Ann.: 7208 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Monitored 8 children with their mothers at ages 1.0, 1.6, and 2.0 yrs to investigate the extent to which labeling formed a focus of maternal speech (MS). Two 100-word samples of MS selected from transcripts recorded during each age period were analyzed. Findings show that mothers did not devote large proportions of their utterances to nominal labels. Some slarifications of A. Ninio and J. Bruner's (1978) conclusions are called for. (12 ref) Desc.: SEMANTICS (46390); MOTHER CHILD COMMUNICATION (32125); INFANTS (25130); SPEECH CHARACTERISTICS (49070); LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT (27760); PROFESSIONAL CRITICISM (40700); CHILDHOOD (08750); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: semantic focus of maternal speech, mothers & their 1-2 yr old children, comments on A. Ninio & J. Bruner's paper Sect. Head.: 2950 (MARRIAGE & FAMILY); 2720 (LANGUAGE & SPEECH) Y001011 63 72-19854 Facilitation of early syntax through discourse structure. Schwartz, Richard G. et al Purdue U, West Lafayette Jrnl of Child Language, 1985 Feb Vol 12(1) 13-25 ISSN: 03050009 Jrnl Ann.: 7208 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Examined the effect of an adult-child discourse structure on children's production of word combinations. 17 children (aged 1.5-2.1 yrs) at the single-word utterance level served as Ss. All of the Ss had expressive vocabularies ranging from 26 to 79 words. An experimental group of 6 Ss was engaged in vertical structures over 10 sessions, while the remaining Ss served as a control group. Ss in the experimental group were presented with unfamiliar object and action referents representing constructions encoding specific semantic relations. Pre- and posttests revealed a significant difference in the number of spontaneous and elicited multiword productions for the experimental group but no difference for the control group. Findings indicate that the increase in multiword productions seen in the experimental group was due to their participation in the vertical structure procedure. (12 ref) Desc.: INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION (26220); SYNTAX (51220); LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT (27760); INFANTS (25130); PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN (40160); CHILDHOOD (08750) Ident.: vertical structure of adult-child discourse, production of multiword utterances, 1.5-2.1 yr olds Sect. Head.: 2820 (COGNITIVE & PERCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT) Y001011 64 72-19746 Are the rules of address universal III. Comparison of Chinese, Greek, and Korean usage. Kroger, Rolf O.; Wood, Linda A.; Kim, Uichol U Toronto, Canada Jrnl of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 1984 Sep Vol 15(3) 273-284 CODEN: JCPGB5 ISSN: 00220221 Jrnl Ann.: 7208 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Attempted to provide additional evidence for the invariant norm of address proposed by R. Brown (1965) and investigated the alleged universality of the invariant norm by comparing the nominal forms of address used by speakers of Korean with those used by speakers of modern Greek and Chinese, as reported by the 1st author and colleagues (1979; see also PA, Vol 72:19745). 27 Korean speakers from Korea and 46 Korean speakers from Canada (aged 15-76 yrs) reported actual address usage in 34 dyadic relationships distributed over 6 categories based on the structure of Korean social relationships. Responses were coded in terms of 3 quantitative indices that assessed the degrees of reciprocity, solidarity, and inequality in dyadic address exchanges. Results support Brown's description of address exchange and support the universality of the rules of address. There were no significant differences in address usage between Korean speakers living in Korea and those living in Canada. A comparison of Korean, Greek, and Chinese usage revealed substantial cross-cultural sonsistency. Although who is subordinate to whom may be defined differently in various cultures, the idea of subordination appears to be universal. (12 ref) Desc.: SOCIAL BEHAVIOR (48080); INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION (26220); CROSS CULTURAL DEFFERENCES (12590); PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA (37290); GREECE (21650); SOUTH KOREA (48782); THEORY VERIFICATION (52620); ASIANS (04007); ADOLESCENCE (00920); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: address usage in dyadic relationships, native Greek vs Chinese vs 15-76 yr old Korean speakers from Korea vs Canada, test of R. Brown's invariant norms of address theory Sect. Head.: 2720 (LANGUAGE & SPEECH); 2930 (CULTURE & ETHNOLOGY & RELIGION) Y001011 65 72-19745 Are the rules of address universal II. Greek usage. Kroger, Rolf O.; Wood, Linda A.; Beam, Thelma U Toronto, Canada Jrnl of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 1984 Sep Vol 15(3) 259-272 CODEN: JCPGB5 ISSN: 0220221 Jrnl Ann.: 7208 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Investigated the applicability of R. Brown's (1965) invariant norm of address theory to modern Greek usage. The theory describes the alleged universal relationship between social power and intimacy and between equality and inequality in social relations. 56 Greek speakers (aged 11-70 yrs) reported actual address usage in 28 dyadic relationships distributed over 6 categories, based on the structure of Greek social relationships. Responses were coded in terms of 3 quantatative indices that measured the degree of reciprocity, solidarity, and inequality in dyadic address exchanges. Results provide strong support for Brown's description of the universal structure of address exchange. As predicted, 6 dyadic types were generated from the joint consideration of the status and solidarity dimensions of interpersonal relationships in modern Greek distinct address patterns. Each category of dyads had its own characteristic pattern of address exchange that generally fit the theoretical patterns expected on the basis of the invariant norm. In general, the interpretation of exchanges in ambiguous dyads was more dependent on the particular context of interaction than was the interpretation of exchanges in unambiguous dyads. (10 ref) Desc.: GREECE (21650); SOCIAL BEHAVIOR (48080); INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION (26220); SOCIOCULTURAL FACTORS (48500); THEORY VERIFICATION (52620); CHILDHOOD (08750); ADOLESCENCE (00920); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: address usage in dyadic relationships, 11-70 yr old Greek speakers, Greece, test of R. Brown's invariant norm of address theory Sect. Head.: 2720 (LANGUAGE & SPEECH); 2930 (CULTURE & ETHNOLOGY & RELIGION) Y001011 66 72-19097 A comparison of the Marital Interaction Coding System and community ratings for assessing mother-adolescent problem-solving. Robin, Arthur L.; Canter, William Children's Hosp of Michigan, Psychiatry/Psychology Dept, Detroit Behavioral Assessment, 1984 Fal Vol 6(4) 303-313 ISSN: 01915401 Jrnl Ann.: 7208 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Assessed the clinical utility of subjective appraisals of parent-adolescent problem solving by comparing ratings of 15 mother-father-adolescent triads of audiotaped interactions to trained soders ratings on the marital interaction coding system developed by R. L. Weiss et al (1973). Mothers (average age 47.2 yrs), fathers (average age 50.1 yrs), adolescents (average age 16.2 yrs), and 13 mental health professionals rated discussions of distressed and nondistressed families on Likert scales of conflict, problem solving, communication, and the perceived frequency of 21 behaviors included in the marital interaction soding system. Trained observers also coded the tapes using the system. The subjective ratings and the objective coding of families' problem solving were substantially correlated for summary scores and selected individual sategories. Distressed and no distressed families differed on both the subjective ratings and the objective coding categories. Implications of using subjective appraisals as an economical alternative to detailed coding systems are explored. (10 ref) Desc.: PARENT CHILD COMMUNICATION (36580); TEST RELIABILITY (52250); ADOLESCENTS (00950); RATING SCALES (42890); MARITAL RELATIONS (29640); ADOLESCENCE (00920); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: community ratings vs Marital Interaction Coding System, appraisal of parent-adolescent problem solving, families with adolescents & mental health professionals Sect. Head.: 2220 (TEST CONSTRUCTION & VALIDATION); 2950 (MARRIAGE & FAMILY) Y001011 67 72-18232 Increasing community independence for adolescents with spina bifida. Sherman, Roberta G.; Berling, Barbara S.; Oppenheimer, Sonya Cincinnati Ctr for Developmental Disorders, OH Adolescence, 1985 Spr Vol 20(7) 1-13 CODEN: ADOLAO ISSN: 00018449 Jrnl Ann.: 7207 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. A community-based habilitation program focusing on normalization and individual goal setting was effective in enhancing levels of independence in 14 teenagers with spina bifida. The greatest strength in the program was support and socialization among the Ss. Recommendations for programming include a focus on vocational and prevocational activities, improved sommunication among staff, and improved coordination of concurrent meetings for parents and teenagers. (13 ref) Desc.: SPINA BIFIDA (49245); COMMUNITY SERVICES (10690); INDEPENDENCE (PERSONALITY) (24790); ADOLESCENCE (00920) Ident.: community based habilitation program, enhancement of levels of independence, teenagers with spina bifida Sect. Head.: 3373 (COMMUNITY SERVICES & MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS) Y001011 68 72-18017 A communication program for enhancing interaction in families with a hearing-impaired child. Schoenwald-Oberbeck, Beth American Annals of the Deaf, 1984 Sep Vol 129(4) 362-369 CODEN: ANDFAL ISSN: 0002726X Jrnl Ann.: 7207 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Describes the development of a communication program for families with a hearing-impaired child (FWHIC) and the results of its testing with 4 families with 1 11-14 yr old hearing-impaired child. The program, which was sonducted for 10 nights in the families' homes, integrated positive sommunicative dimensions with issues related to this population. A matched control group of 4 families participated in loosely structured discussions. The Family Environment Scale and ratings of videotaped discussion were used as assessment measures. Findings indicate that the FWHIC program did have beneficial effects for parents and/or children. Some major findings include improved awareness skills, the ability to label feelings and skills, increased perceptions for family cohesiveness, and decreased perceptions of family conflict. Control families perceived some deterioration in their perceptions of family environment and a decrease in their awareness and social interaction skills. A 3-4 wk follow-up analysis indicated several long-term effects, although the majority of children and families perceived no changes. (24 ref) Desc.: PARTIALLY HEARING IMPAIRED (36790); FAMILY RELATIONS (19250); COMMUNICATION SKILLS TRAINING (10542); ADOLESCENTS (00950); SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN (45540); CHILDHOOD (08750); ADOLESCENCE (00920) Ident.: development of communication program, families with 11-14 yr old hearing-impaired children Sect. Head.: 3313 (GROUP & FAMILY THERAPY) Y001011 69 72-17978 The effects of time-limited group psychotherapy: A controlled study. Budman, Simon H.; Demby, Annette; Feldstein, Michael; Gold, Morris Harvard Community Health Plan, Boston, MA International Jrnl of Group Psychotherapy, 1984 Oct Vol 34(4) 587-603 CODEN: IJGPAO ISSN: 00207284 Jrnl Ann.: 7207 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Administered measures of psychiatric symptoms, idiopathic problems, perceptions of interpersonal relations, peer interactions, relationship with therapist, group experience, and attitudes regarding group therapy to 36 adults pre- and postparticipation in short-term group psychotherapy or waiting-list control condition. Results show that Ss felt the groups enabled them to make some important gains in their targeted problem areas, but there were no dramatic differences between the experimental and control groups. It is suggested that time-limited group psychotherapy provides Ss with an opportunity to begin to change aspects of their lives about which they fell dissatisfaction or demoralization. (23 ref) Desc.: BRIEF PSYCHOTHERAPY (06970); CLIENT ATTITUDES (09527); GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY (21810); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: time-limited group psychotherapy, perception of change, pre- & postparticipation adult patients Sect. Head.: 3313 (GROUP & FAMILY THERAPY) Y001011 70 72-1752 Clinical aspects of dangerous behavior. Menuck, Morton U Toronto, Clarke Inst of Psychiatry, Canada Jrnl of Psychiatry & Law, 1983 Fal Vol 11(3) 277-304 CODEN: JPSLAN ISSN: 00931853 Jrnl Ann.: 7207 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Discusses the relationship between psychiatric disturbance and violent behavior. Early biodevelopmental influences that result in varying degrees of brain dysfunction can predispose an individual to impulsivity and hyperaggressiveness. Deprivation of the early conditions crucial for ego formation and for the establishment of object relations can impair identity development, ego boundaries, frustration tolerance, and impulse control, and they can promote mistrust, hatred, and fear toward others. The likelihood that a violent predisposition will be expressed in overt violent action is a function of the intensity of aggressive drive, the adequacy of sounter-controls against its expression in behavior, and the quality of interpersonal relationships and social adjustment. The likelihood will be greater when, as a consequence of psychiatric disturbance, aggressive drive is heightened, ego controls are weakened, and/or relationships and social adjustment are impaired. A differential diagnosis for violent behavior includes somatogenic and psychogenic states of affective and behavioral excitation and disinhibition, dyscontrol problems related to sharacterological disturbance, and paranoid disorders. Desc.: VIOLENCE (55770); FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY (20190); MENTAL DISORDERS (30740) Ident.: psychiatric disturbance & violent behavior Sect. Head.: 3210 (MENTAL DISORDERS); 2960 (POLITICAL & LEGAL PROCESSES) Y001011 71 72-17165 The transmission of racial attitudes from fathers to sons: A study of Blacks and Whites Carlson, James M.; Iovini, Joseph Providence Coll Adolescence, 1985 Spr Vol 20(77) 233-237 CODEN: ADOLAO ISSN: 00018449 Jrnl Ann.: 7207 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Examined relationships between racial attitudes of 100 White fathers and sons and 100 Black fathers and sons. Fathers indicated their own racial attitudes, while sons indicated their perceptions of their fathers' racial attitudes as well as their own. Sons of both races perceived their fathers to be more prejudiced than they actually were. There was a relationship between fathers' perceived racial attitudes and sons' attitudes in the White sample, but Black fathers appeared to have no influence on the racial attitudes of their sons. It appeared that adolescents' perception of parental attitudes is more relevant to socialization than actual attitudes. With regard to racial attitudes, Black families appeared to be less influential in the socialization process. (5 ref) Desc.: RACIAL AND ETHNIC ATTITUDES (42617); FATHER CHILD COMMUNICATION (19375); SONS (48710); BLACKS (06150); WHITES (56720); RACIAL AND ETHNIC DIFFERENCES (42618); SOCIALIZATION (48470); ADOLESCENCE (00920); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: transmission of racial attitudes, White vs Black fathers vs sons Sect. Head.: 2950 (MARRIAGE & FAMILY) Y001011 72 72-16991 The function of language for the young child: A report on research and experiences in England 1972-1982. Smith, Lydia A. Simmons Coll, Human Services Program Jrnl of Education, Boston, 1984 Fal Vol 166(3) 273-290 ISSN: 00220574 Jrnl Ann.: 7207 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Reviews the work of S. Isaacs and N. Isaacs (published 1929-1974) in shild development and educational psychology, which is held to provide a sontemporary analysis of the origin and function of human language. Their theory emphasized the ""prestige of the adult'' in every adult-child interaction; the need for full and free verbal expression (if not action); the child as a young scientist investigating his/her world; the holistic nature of children's experience; the importance of the unconscious world of feelings, fears, and fantasies that coexists with cognition at every stage; and the vital role played by living language as the child comes to deal with the world of things and people in ways that are satisfying and effective. The views of Isaacs and Isaacs are compared to those of Dewey, Freud, and Piaget. Different educational philosophies are discussed in this sontext, and it is concluded that Isaacs and Isaacs viewed education as guiding children's innate power of growth and language as a means of sommunicating appropriate guidance and representing the real world. (36 ref) Desc.: LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT (27760); VERBAL COMMUNICATION (55520) ; CHILDREN (08830); THEORIES (52590); CHILDHOOD (08750) Ident.: need & function of language & verbal expression, children, review of S. Isaccs & N. Isaacs's work Sect. Head.: 2820 (COGNITIVE & PERCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT) Y001011 73 72-16880 Male midlife development. Mealie, Jack H. Case Western Reserve U, School of Medicine Jrnl of Family Practice, 1984 Aug Vol 19(2) 211-217 ISSN: 00943509 Jrnl Ann.: 7207 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Discusses male midlife development from the age of 40 to 65 yrs, noting that clinical experience and long-term studies have shown that fundamental changes in attitude and behavior continue to occur throughout middle age. An understanding of development during middle ge provides a perspective for the unusual behavior shown by a minority of middle-aged adults. D. J. Levinson (1978 delineates alternating phases of structure-building periods (6-8 yrs) with transitional upheavals lasting 4-5 yrs. The latter includes an upheaval in the early 40's and again in the 50's. G. E. Vaillant (1977) emphasizes a career consolidation stage between E. Erikson's (1963) young adulthood (intimacy) and the generativity stage of the 50's. This sonsolidation stage corresponds in many ways to Levinson's transitional stage of the 40's. Vaillant also suggests that maturity in midlife is reflected by the changes in the use of more mature adaptive mechanisms as the adult moves toward the 60's. Development tasks during middle age include adjusting to bodily changes; achieving career goals; readjusting to the marital dyad, adult children, and aging parents; and planning for security in old age. (10 ref) Desc.: HUMAN MALES (23490); MIDDLE AGED (31310); ADULT DEVELOPMENT (01127); DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES (13870); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: stages in midlife development, 40-65 yr old males Sect. Head.: 2800 (DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY) Y001011 74 72-16850 Television and the gifted child. Aelman, Robert Cleveland State U Roeper Review, 1984 Nov Vol 7(2) 115-118 ISSN: 02783193 Jrnl Ann.: 7207 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Notes that the limited research focusing on the impact of TV on the gifted child substantiates a direct relationship between the extent of TV exposure and the potential to influence the viewer. The amount of sommunication between family members may serve to supplement or replace the sonsumption of mass communication. The greatest disparity in consumption among gifted and nongifted children occurs during the ages of 6-11 yrs, when the amount of TV viewing drops substantially among gifted children. During adolescence there is little disparity among children and in some sases, consumption is highest along gifted adolescents. It is concluded that TV provides a powerful means of offering gifted children useful information about people, events, and social situations through incidental learning in the household and intentional learning experiences in the slassroom. However, TV also has the potential to confront children with representatives that they are unprepared to understand. Gifted preschool shildren have the same inaccurate perceptions of the reality of TV sharacters and storylines as nongifted children. And for adolescents, many ideas and/or standards of appearance or behavior are derived from the viewing of TV programming. It is suggested that parents should use sommercial TV to enrich their academically gifted child's environment as a sonstructive means of informal education in the home. (39 ref) Desc.: TELEVISION VIEWING (51940); GIFTED (21060); CHILDHOOD (08750); ADOLESCENCE (00920) Ident.: influence of TV, gifted children Sect. Head.: 2800 (DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY) Y001011 75 72-16679 Endocrine effects of the cold pressor test: Relationships to subjective pain appraisal and coping. Bullinger, Monika et al Ludwig-Maximilians-U Munchen, Inst of Medical Psychology, West Germany Psychiatry Research, 1984 Jul Vol 12(3) 227-233 ISSN: 01651761 Jrnl Ann.: 7207 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Investigated whether endorphins and other stress hormones are released through experimental noxious stimulation and whether psychological processes such as pain appraisal and coping styles are related to the neuroendocrine response. Blood was drawn from 14 normal volunteers (mean age 30 yrs) twice before, immediately after a 1-min immersion of the nondominant hand in ice water (cold pressor test), and twice during recovery. Serum levels of beta-endorphin, cortisol, prolactin, growth hormone, and opioid activity were determined, and measures of subjective pain appraisal and coping styles were obtained. Cortisol was the only variable to show a significant increase as a function of noxious stimulation. Correlational analysis yielded relationships between neuroendocrine variables and subjective pain appraisal as well as coping styles, suggesting complex interactions between neuroendocrine and psychological processes in human pain. (32 ref) Desc.: PAIN PERCEPTION (36170); COPING BEHAVIOR (11790); COLD EFFECTS (10200); ENDORPHINS (17386); HORMONES (23260); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: noxious cold stimulation, release of endorphins & cortisol & prolactin & growth hormone & opioids & relationship to pain appraisal & soping, normal adult volunteers Sect. Head.: ?560 (PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY) Y001011 76 72-15986 The school counselor's role in the communication of suicidal ideation by adolescents. Wellman, Mary M. Rhode Island Coll School Counselor, 1984 Nov Vol 32(2) 104-109 CODEN: SCCODV ISSN: 00366536 Jrnl Ann.: 7206 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Reviews and summarizes the verbal and behavioral messages of adolescents (ADs) considered at risk for suicide in terms of the 5-stage model of suicidal behavior proposed by J. Jacobs (1980). These messages include prevailing sadness; difficulty in concentrating; acting-out behavior; academic failure; social isolation; disharmony or disruption in the family; recent loss of or attempted suicide of a loved one; atypical eating/sleeping patterns; verbal remarks about sense of failure, worthlessness, and isolation, absence, or death; written stories on the ame themes; collection of pills or harmful devices; giving away of personal possessions; writing of a suicide note; and previous suicide attempts. The 5-stage model is applied to 3 cases of AD suicidal ideation: The lst case is that of an AD reported by J. E. Mack and H. Hickler (1981), and the 2nd and 3rd cases are of ADs known to the author. It is contended that often a teacher will bring the AD at risk to the attention of the school counselor. The AD should be referred to the multidisciplinary planning and placement team, and parents and appropriate professionals should be immediately informed. The team meeting should also take place immediately. Referral to other social service agencies may be necessary. Coordination of efforts between counselor, psychologist, and classroom teachers will ensure that the AD does not receive conflicting messages. (7 ref) Desc.: SUICIDE (50620); ADOLESCENTS (00950); SUICIDE PREVENTION (50640); SCHOOL COUNSELORS (45580); AT RISK POPULATIONS (04225); MESSAGES (30980); ADOLESCENCE (00920) Ident.: verbal & behavioral messages & school counselor's role, suicidal adolescents Sect. Head.: 3590 (COUNSELING & MEASUREMENT) Y001011 77 72-15869 An ecological language intervention approach with mentally retarded adolescents. Gullo, Dominic F.; Gullo, Jeanne C. Kent State U Language, Speech, & Hearing Services in Schools, 1984 Jul Vol 15(3) 182-191 CODEN: LGSHA4 ISNN: 01611461 Jrnl Ann.: 7206 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Describes an ecological approach that can be used to develop sommunication skills in moderately mentally retarded adolescents. It is noted that many of the traditional treatments for language intervention were developed to remediate specific linguistic constructs, but these treatment approaches do not integrate linguistic constructs nor do they use materials that are developmentally appropriate. The present approach, on the other hand, integrates phonetics, semantics, syntax, and pragmatic into a meaningful context that is appropriate for the age and socioemotional maturity of adolescents. The program is discussed in terms of goals; the setting; and roles of the clinician, classroom teacher, and parents. Examples of actual treatment plans are also outlined. (15 ref) Desc.: TRAINABLE MENTALLY RETARDED (53760); SPECIAL EDUCATION (48930); TEACHING METHODS (51740); LANGUAGE ARTS EDUCATION (27750); ADOLESCENCE (00920) Ident.: ecological language intervention approach, trainable mentally retarded adolescents Sect. Head.: 3570 (SPECIAL & REMEDIAL EDUCATION) Y001011 78 72-15639 Intellectual traditions in psychiatric mental health nursing: A review of selected textbooks. Osborne, Oliver H. U Washington, Seattle Jrnl of Psychosocial Nursing & Mental Health Services, 1984 Nov Vol 22(11) 27-32 ISSN: 02793695 Jrnl Ann.: 7206 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART.; BIBLIOGRAPHY Reviews selected psychiatric and mental health undergraduate nursing textbooks published since the early 20th century. Trends in texts written by psychiatrists, the collaborative tradition, flexibility, and psychiatric nurse authorship are outlined. The influence of H. Peplau's (1952) Interpersonal Relations in Nursing: A Conceptual Framework for Psychodynamic Nursing on master's degree training and the integration of nursing concepts into practice is detailed. The current encyclopedic nature of training is described, and greater adherence to theory as a cohesive force is urged. (29 ref) Desc.: BIBLIOGRAPHY (05880); TEXTBOOKS (52475); PSYCHIATRIC NURSES (41450); NURSING EDUCATION (34690) Ident.: intellectual traditions in psychiatric & mental health nursing, bibliography of undergraduate nursing textbooks Sect. Head.: 3400 (PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL AND PROFESSIONAL ISSUES) Y001011 79 72-15577 Family therapy with adolescent drug abusers and their families: Defying gravity and achieving escape velocity. Reilly, Dennis M. Southeast Nassau Guidance Counseling Ctr, Long Island, NY Jrnl of Drug Issues, 1984 Spr Vol 14(2) 381-391 CODEN: JDGIA6 ISSN: 00220426 Jrnl Ann.: 7206 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Discusses adolescent drug abuse as a symptom of family system dysfunction. It is contended that adolescent drug abuse reflects a defect in the normal family ""launch sequence,'' by which the adolescent is prepared for gradual disengagement and separation from the family of origin. Malfunctioning patterns of interaction characteristic of families of drug abusers are discussed, such as parental denial and inability to set sonsistent limits and an atmosphere of emotional anesthesia, and the sentral role played by impaired mourning and impacted grief is addressed. Family therapy is recommended to prepare the youthful drug abuser to resume the launch sequence and achieve successful separation and individuation from his/her family. The techniques employed in this launch sequence include the following: engaging the family, utilizing a time limit for treatment, emphasizing the positive, improving communication, maintaining flexibility in organizing family therapy sessions, using paradoxial interventions and cognitive-behavioral techniques, and handling ""griefwork'' and termination. (32 ref) Desc.: SEPARATION INDIVIDUATION (46665); FAMILY THERAPY (19290); DRUG ABUSE (15220); ADOLESCENTS (00950); FAMILY RELATIONS (19250); ADOLESCENCE (00920); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: family therapy, drug abuse as symptom of family system dysfunction, adolescents & their families Sect. Head.: 3383 (DRUG & ALCOHOL REHABILITATION) Y001011 80 72-15135 An integration of brief dynamic psychotherapy. Gustafson, James P. U Wisconsin Medical School, Madison American Jrnl of Psychiatry, 1984 Aug Vol 141(8) 935-944 CODEN: AJPSAO ISSN: 0002953X Jrnl Ann.: 7206 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Presents case material to illustrate a set of principles of technique and selection for brief dynamic psychotherapy. These principles include the use of focal inquiry to locate the recurrent disturbance, the management of resistance, and resolution of missing capabilities. The rigidities and selective inattention of neurotic patients are discussed, and it is suggested that in some cases patients should be helped to shore up their rigid structure and get through the current disturbance with eliteria for selection are sonsidered in terms of the patient's previous handling of problems, ability to establish interpersonal relationships, and the occurrence of a breakthrough in trial therapy. It is noted that movement toward major shange may be thwarted by negative feedback loops involving the patient's social relationships and behavioral patterns. (57 ref) Desc.: BRIEF PSYCHOTHERAPY (06970) Ident.: principles of technique & selection for brief dynamic psychotherapy Sect. Head.: 3310 (PSYCHOTHERAPY & PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC COUNSELING) Y001011 81 72-15104 Clinical bias against ""activity'' in women and implications for female self-concept. Bowman, Phyllis Northeastern U International Jrnl for the Advancement of Counselling, 1982 Vol (1) 63-71 ISSN: 01650653 Jrnl Ann.: 7206 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Examined the influence of client sex on the treatment planning of an active client. One of 2 versions of a fictitious case (client either male or female) of an S active in work, sex, and interpersonal relationship was presented to 28 social workers, 28 psychiatrists, 2 nurses, and 3 psychologists who practiced as psychotherapists. 70% of s were 20-30 yrs old, 22% were 31-40 yrs old, and 8% were aged 41+ yrs. Results show that therapists responded to the client's sex when making treatment plans. Bias against activity in women was demonstrated, since the female client was seen as having an interpersonal relationship problem and as not having achieved normal femininity. It is suggested that therapists must be aware of the potential negative consequences to a woman's basic self-esteem resulting from encouragement toward meeting the needs of others and not her own. It is further suggested that an androynous self-concept would allow a person to display both feminine and masculine behavior depending on situational requirements. (20 ref) Desc.: HUMAN FEMALES (23450); CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS (09540); SEX ROLE ATTITUDES (46935); THERAPIST ATTITUDES (52680); PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC PROCESSES (42040); PSYCHOTHERAPISTS (42100); SELF CONCEPT (46220); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: sex of active client, clinical bias apparent in treatment plan social workers & psychiatrists & nurses & psychologists practicing psychotherapy Sect. Head.: 3310 (PSYCHOTHERAPY & PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC COUNSELING) Y001011 82 72-15096 ""My mother and he.'' Abrams, Samuel Psychoanalytic Quarterly, 1984 Jul Vol 53(3) 431-432 CODEN: PSQAAX ISSN: 00332828 Jrnl Ann.: 7206 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Analyzes a grammatical error made by a male patient while he was focusing on his parents' sex life and also fantasizing about a poisonous snake. It was suggested to the analysand that the grammatical slip (""my mother and he'') served to exclude his father from being part of the same prepositional phrase as his mother. This comment enabled the patient to see an association between the snake, his father's penis, and his adolescent notion that sex put his mother in jeopardy. Desc.: PSYCHOANALYTIC INTERPRETATION (41540); VERBAL COMMUNICATION (55520); CASE REPORT (07790); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: analysis of grammatical error made while discussing parents' sex life, male psychoanalytic patient Sect. Head.: 3310 (PSYCHOTHERAPY & PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC COUNSELING) Y001011 83 72-14984 Behavioral disturbance in deaf adolescents and adults: A clinical perspective. Rodda, Michael U Alberta, Edmonton, Canada Jrnl of Rehabilitation of the Deaf, 1984 Oct Vol 18(2) 1-6 Jrnl Ann.: 7206 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Reviews some of the behavior and adjustment problems parents of hearing-impaired adolescents associate with deafness and summarizes the relationship between communication and behavior. A revision of M. Rodda's (see PA, Vol 53:9968) classification of behavioral problems of deaf adolescent clients is proposed. The refined classification updates the sategories of delayed or retarded physical or cognitive impairments, institutional impairments, and depressive reaction. The classification also expands the family or environmentally based problem section to include such subgroups as "family problems/poor childraising,'' ""chip on the shoulder'' syndrome, and ""mainstreaming failures.'' Primitive personality and inappropriate control categories are combined, and subgroups ""surdophrenia'' (immature ego development and inadequate relation of feedback about the effects of behavior) and ""other affective disorders'' are added. Two classification categories, psychosexual adjustment and marital problems and multihandicapped deaf people are introduced. Therapeutic approaches for dealing with problems of the hearing impaired are discussed, emphasizing the use of general strategies and educational practices that foster the development of adequate self-esteem. (18 ref) Desc.: ADOLESCENTS (00950); BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS (05650); DEAF (13100); TREATMENT (54190); PSYCHODIAGNOSTIC TYPOLOGIES (41640); ADOLESCENCE (00920); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: behavior & adjustment problems & revision of classification systems, deaf adolescents & adults, implications for treatment Sect. Head.: 3290 (PHYSICAL & PSYCHOSOMATIC DISORDERS) Y001011 84 72-14300 Filial expectations, association, and helping as a function of number of shildren among older rural-transitional parents. Kivett, Vira R.; Akinson, Maxine P. U North Carolina, School of Home Economics, Greensboro Jrnl of Gerontology, 1984 Jul Vol 39(4) 499-503 CODEN: JOGEA3 ISSN: 00221422 Jrnl Ann.: 7206 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Compared older adults with an only child ( n = 57) with parents with 2 or 3 children ( n = 139) and parents with 4 or more children ( n = 83) with regard to filial expectations and frequency of parent-child association and assistance. Ss were all over 65 yrs of age, 38% were men, and the average length of residence in the neighborhood was 35 yrs. Ss were administered a 14-item questionnaire. Results show no differences between groups with regard to filial expectations. Parents of only children, however, were less likely to receive assistance and to have seen a child in the last 48 hrs. Only a minimal amount of variance could be explained in parent-child association and helping, except for parents of only children. Factors influencing association and helping patterns were observed to vary according to number of children. Whereas income, geographical proximity, and health of older parents were central to the assistance received by parents of only children, sex-linked factors, health of parents, and geographical proximity were found to contribute to the amount of help received by parents with more than 1 child. (12 ref) Desc.: EXPECTATIONS (18460); AGED (01370); PARENT CHILD RELATIONS (36590); ONLY CHILDREN (35335); RURAL ENVIRONTENTS (45040); ASSISTANCE (SOCIAL BEHAVIOR) (04100); ADULT OFFSPRING (01135); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: filial expectations & frequency of parent-child association & assistance, older adults with only children vs 2 or 3 v 4 or more Sect. Head.: 2950 (MARRIAGE & FAMILY) Y001011 85 72-14295 Coping with adolescents: Survival tips for parents. Harris, Belinda Oregon State U, Corvallis Creative Child & Adult Quarterly, 1984 Fal Vol 9(3) 167-168 ISSN: 00987565 Jrnl Ann.: 7206 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Discusses parent-adolescent communication problems that result when parents rely on dated notions of parenting (i.e., ""children should be seen and not heard'') or when they rely too heavily on power as a means of discipline. It is argued that parents need to be taught what it is like to be an adolescent in modern times--teen development, pressures and stresses placed on adolescents, and the choices and decisions with which they are sonfronted. The importance of parental listening in developing and maintaining effective lines of communication is stressed. Desc.: PARENT CHILD COMMUNICATION (36580); ADOLESCENTS (00950); CHILD DISCIPLINE (08680); ADOLESCENCE (00920); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: parent child communication & discipline, adolescents Sect. Head.: 2950 (MARRIAGE & FAMILY) Y001011 86 72-14186 Adolescents and their experience of parental divorce. McLoughlin, David; Whitfield, Richard Family Court of Australia, Parramatta Jrnl of Adolescence, 1984 Jun Vol 7(2) 155-170 ISSN: 01401971 Jrnl Ann.: 7206 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Interviewed 4 adolescents regarding their reactions to the separation and divorce of their natural parents. 82% of the Ss were living with their mother. Six Ss were only children, and 48% were eldest children. 19% of the Ss had just left chool. Results suggest that parental divorce does not necessarily interfere with adolescent development, that adolescents prefer to live in a 1-parent home than a 2-parent home that is fraught with sonflict, and that it is preferable for parents who are unable to resolve such conflict in any other way to separate rather than allow it to persist. Results also provide suggestions as to the way divorcing parents should behave if they are to facilitate the adjustment of their adolescent shildren to the divorce process. Attention is drawn to the extent to which divorcing parents need to keep their children informed about their intentions, their conduct toward each other following the separation, and their conduct in forming and maintaining new relationships. (12 ref) Desc.: ADOLESCENTS (00950); ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT (00930); DIVORCE (14780); PARENT CHILD COMMUNICATION (36580); PARENTS (36680); ADOLESCENCE (00920) Ident.: parental separation & divorce, reactions & development, adolescents, implications for parent role in facilitation of adolescent shildren's adjustment Sect. Head.: 2840 (PSYCHOSOCIAL & PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT) Y001011 87 72-14162 Adolescent drug use and the family environment: A review. Glynn, Thomas J. NIH National Cancer Inst, Bethesda, MD Jrnl of Drug Issues, 1984 Spr Vol 14(2) 271-25 CODEN: JDGIA6 ISSN: 00220426 Jrnl Ann.: 7206 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART.; REVIEW Reviews past work on the role of the family in drug use and recent theoretical developments in this area. It is suggested that the development of homeostatic models that depart from previous linear ""cause and effect' models is particularly important in studying adolescent drug use (ADU). Research findings relevant to the family environment and ADU are presented. Birth order, family size, and family makeup, particularly in families with divorced parents, are suggested as variables needing further assessment with regard to their relationship to ADU. It is contended that sonsideration of family dynamics such as parental roles; parent-child relationships, especially in terms of distance regulation and overinvolvement; independence issues; and communication patterns are essensial in studying ADU and the family. The different patterns of drug use among men and women; longitudinal studies exploring the family life sycle or life span; and factors other than the family (including poverty, educational level, and media influence) are suggested as further areas of research in the study of ADU. (8 p ref) Desc.: LITERATURE REVIEW (28580); DRUG USAGE (15400); ADOLESCENTS (00950); FAMILY (19300); HOME ENVIRONMENT (23150); ADOLESCENCE (00920) Ident.: family environment, drug use, adolescents, literature review Sect. Head.: 2840 (PSYCHOSOCIAL & PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT) Y001011 88 72-14051 Some determinants of self correction: An iteractional study of Swiss-German. Conference on ""Beyond description in child language'' (1979, Nijmegen, Netherlands). Kasermann, Marie-Louise; Foppa, Klaus U Bern Psychiatrische Klinik, Switzerland Behavioural Development: A Series of Monographs, 1981 77-104 Jrnl Ann.: 7206 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: SYMPOSIUM/CONVENTION PAPERS Analyzes the interactive discourse between child and adult when mutual understanding is critical and demonstrates that even very young children are sensitive to an adult's signal of nonunderstanding. An examination of self-corrections by 16 4-5 yr old Swiss-German children showed that Ss tended to respond to nonspecific signals of noncomprehension by repeating utterances or deleting their redundant elements. Incomplete utterances were disambiguated by making additions or explaining ambiguous parts. The sorrespondence between Ss' induced and spontaneous repairs and the adult's modelling behavior suggest ways in which children can acquire their language abilities, particularly through the learning conditions provided by the adult. (18 ref) Desc.: INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION (26220); LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT (27760); PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS AND SYMPOSIA (40740); PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN (40160); SWITZERLAND (50980); CHILDHOOD (08750) Ident.: adult-child interaction, language self corrections, 4-5 yr old German speaking children, Switzerland, conference presentation Sect. Head.: 2820 (COGNITIVE & PERCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT) Y001011 89 72-13589 Replicated evidence on the construct validity of the SCAG (Sandoz Clinical Assessment-Geriatric) scale. Patin, John R.; Hamot, Herman B.; Singer, Jack M. Sandoz Inc, Medical Research Dept, East Hanover, NJ Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology & Biological Psychiatry, 1984 Vol 8(2) 293-306 CODEN: PNPPD7 ISSN: 02785846 Jrnl Ann.: 7206 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Factor analysis of data from 1,165 senile patients aged at least 60 yrs in 21 double-blind studies yielded 5 factors: Cognitive Dysfunction, Interpersonal Relationships, Apathy, Affect, and Somatic Function. A retrospective review of the 1,165 case histories revealed that Ss fell into 3 diagnostic classes: symptoms of dementia associated with multiple infarcts; patients with other medical disorders such as metabolic imbalances or pulmonary diseases that may have induced dementialike symptoms; and primary degenerative dementia. 18 ref) Desc.: SENILE DEMENTIA (46440); CONSTRUCT VALIDITY (11445); GERIATRICS (20970); RATING SCALES (42890); PSYCHODIAGNOSIS (41600); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: construct validity of Sandoz Clinical Assessment-Geriatric scale, senile patients 60 yrs & older Sect. Head.: 2220 (TEST CONSTRUCTION & VALIDATION); 3290 (PHYSICAL & PSYCHOSOMATIC DISORDERS) Y001011 90 72-13389 Brand congruence in interpersonal relations: A social network analysis. Reingen, Peter H.; Foster, Brian L.; Brown, Jacqueline J.; Seidman, Stephen B. Arizona State U, Coll of Business Administration, Tempe Jrnl of Consumer Research, 1984 Dec Vol 11(3) 771-783 CODEN: JCSRBL ISSN: 0093501 Jrnl Ann.: 7205 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Asserts that previous research dealing with the notion of brand songruence has featured questionable methods of group determination, suspect demonstrations of brand congruence effects, and inadequate attention paid to types of social relation. To overcome these shortcomings, the present study used graph-theoretic social network techniques to examine interpersonal relationships and brand choice behavior in natural environments. 49 female undergraduates were asked to identify individuals in social relationships based on spatial proximity, special occasions, and affective conds and to list the brand names usually used and preferred for 16 products. The brand choices of Ss in a social relationship were compared to those of unrelated Ss across various products, types of social relation, and types of basic sociological structure (dyad, clique, and 2-plex (member/clique match)). While significant brand congruence effects were obtained, they were clustered in a few products mediated by types of social relation. Results support the notion of a correlation between group sohesiveness and member brand choice: Significantly greater overall brand songruence was found for multiplex cliques than for relation-specific sliques. Conspicuousness of the product, as traditionally defined, was insufficient to account for these findings. The effects of the phenomenon of joint brand consumption in interpersonal settings are examined. (45 ref) Desc.: INTERPERSONAL INTERACTION (26250); CHOICE BEHAVIOR (09010) ; CONSUMER BEHAVIOR (11480); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: brand congruence, interpersonal relations, female college students Sect. Head.: 3690 (MARKETING & ADVERTISING) Y001011 91 72-1326 Group work with adolescents in a girls' comprehensive school. Rushton, Andree Jrnl of Adolescence, 1982 Sep Vol 5(3) 267-284 ISSN: 01401971 Jrnl Ann.: 7205 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Describes a project in which 4th-yr female students at a comprehensive school participated in discussion groups designed to improve communication among them, facilitate the expression of opinions and feelings, and enccurage a sense of responsibility for the progress of the group. A survey of students and group leaders showed that the most frequently discussed topics were boyfriends, parents, teachers, and marriage. Data on changes in topics during sessions, discussion style, the mood of the sessions, and the style of leadership are presented. Ss generally expressed positive reactions toward participation in the groups, although they reported boredom or disliked the structure or leadership of the groups. (25 ref) Desc.: GROUP COUNSELING (21740); SCHOOL COUNSELING (4557?); HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (22930); COMMUNICATION SKILLS TRAINING (10542); GROUP DISCUSSION (21750); ADOLESCENCE (00920) Ident.: group discussion work, communication, 4th yr female somprehensive school students. Sect. Head.: 3590 (COUNSELING & MEASUREMENT) Y001011 92 72-12546 Empirically based treatment for parent-adolscent conflict. Hall, James A. U Illinois, Jane Addams Coll of Social Work, Chicago Social Casework, 1984 Oct Vol 65(8) 487-495 CODEN: SOCAA2 ISSN: 00377678 Jrnl Ann.: 7205 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Discusses treatment approaches to resolve conflict between parents and adolescents and proposes an empirically based practice model. Primary intervention with adolescent or parent only has not been thoroughly evaluated. Treatment with both parents and adolescents is often used; parents seem to benefit more directly than adolescents, although results have been mixed. However, a social work practice model, empirically evaluated, emphasizes separate treatment when anger is initially high and soncurrent treatment when conflict is initially low. Content of treatent includes changing the quality of talk, its ratio, and amount between parents and adolescents. Parents and youth are taught to model appropriate skills, explain expectations, listen, develop empathy for each other, control anger and stress, disagree without conflict, make own decisions, look for positive behavior to praise, avoid negatives, and examine sognitions for negative or irrational thoughts. Procedures include teaching and dmonstrating effective communication skills, structured role playing, sontingency contracting, stress management, and behavior observation. Assessment suggestions are included. Desc.: INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOTHERAPY (24890); FAMILY THERAPY (19290); PARENT CHILD RELATIONS (36590); CONFLICT (11250); ADOLESCENTS (00950); LITERATURE REVIEW (28580); ADOLESCENCE (00920); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: empirically based treatment employing individual &/or family therapy, parent-adolescent conflict, literature review Sect. Head.: 3313 (GROUP & FAMILY THERAPY) Y001011 93 72-12512 Psychotherapeutic issues for the learning disabled adult. Schulman, Steven S. Private practice, Bethesda, MD Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 1984 Dec Vol 15(6) 856-867 CODEN: PFPSAP ISSN: 07357028 Jrnl Ann.: 7205 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Discusses previously held misconceptions about learning disabilities in shildhood and their effects on subsequent adolescent and adult development. As a result of these misconceptions, learning disabled children were often told at the time of diagnosis that they were likely to spontaneously outgrow their affliction before reaching adulthood. Follow-up studies hase shown this not to be true, and many adults are now presenting with a variety of emotional problems either directly or indirectly related to their learning disabilities. Obstacles to the development of normal interpersonal relationships at school and in the family are described. The effects of this impaired development on adult functioning and the types of problems that typically result are outlined. Modifications of traditional psychotherapy techniques that have helped to assure successful treatment of this type of patient and the case example of an 18-yr-old learning disabled male are presented. (14 ref) Desc.: LEARNING DISABILITIES (27980); ADULTS (01160); PSYCHOTHERAPY (42110); PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT (37750); EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT (16780); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: misconceptions about learning disabilities in childhood, subsequent personality & emotional development, learning disabled adults, implications for psychotherapy Sect. Head.: 3310 (PSYCHOTHERAPY & PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC COUNSELING); 3250 (LEARNING DISORDERS & MENTAL RETARDATION) Y001011 94 72-12100 Psychological and physiological manifestations of relocation. Bourestom, Norman VA Medical Ctr, Intermediate Medicine Unit, St Cloud, MN Psychiatric Medicine, 1984 Mar Vol 2(1) 57-90 ISSN: 07320868 Jrnl Ann.: 7205 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. A review of the literature indicates that an elderly person's response to the stress of relocation is largely determined by the voluntariness of the move, the degree of environmental change involved, the person's mental and physical health, and the amount of planning and preparation for the move. Under certain conditions, relocation can result in higher mortality rates and decrements in health, behavioral functioning, and life satisfaction among the survivors. The sequelae of stress may be manifested in such forms as irritability, disturbed interpersonal relationships, and emotional insulation and detachment. The effects of relocation on the individual's sense of continuity and control are discussed. Guidelines for the preparation of institutional residents for relocation are derived from studies of such moves. (82 ref) Desc.: SOCIAL ENVIRONMENTS (48200); STRESS RELATIONS (50180); AGED (01370); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: psychological & physiological effects of relocation, elderly Sect. Head.: 3200 (PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS) Y001011 95 72-12069 Empathy in adults and social class. Kalliopuska, Mirja U Helsinki, Div of Applied Psychology, Finland Psychological Reports, 1984 Aug Vol 55(1) 132-134 CODEN: PYRTAZ ISSN: 00332941 Jrnl Ann.: 7205 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. 341 parents of school-aged children, making up 215 different families, were tested during hoe interviews with A. Mehrabian and N. Epstein's (see PA, Vol 50:3075) emotional empathy scale. Ss' social class was assessed according to occupation of the head of the family. Class 1 designated occupations requiring academic degrees; Class 2 represented senior office workers, foremen, and small firm managers; and Class 3 designated qualified professional and lower staff workers. Significant differences in empathy were not found between social classes among the mothers, although Class 1 mothers seemed to be somewhat more empathetic than Class 2 and 3 mothers. Significant differences between social classes were noted among the fathers. Fathers of Class 2 (middle class) were most empathetic. Results support earlier findings of the positive relationship between empathy and middle-social class for fathers, but not for the mothers. (9 ref) Desc.: SOCIAL CLASS (48120); EMPATHY (16970); MOTHERS (32140); FATHERS (19390); HUMAN SEX DIFFERENCES (23510); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: social class, empathy, mothers vs fathers Sect. Head.: 3100 (PERSONALITY); 2950 (MARRIAGE & FAMILY) Y001011 96 72-11879 Gender, culture, and geography: A comparison of seating arrangements in the United States and Taiwan. Cline, Rebecca J.; Puhl, Carol A. U Maryland, College Park International Jrnl of Intercultural Relations, 1984 Vol 8(2) 199-19 ISSN: 01471767 Jrnl Ann.: 7205 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Administered a 24-item questionnaire that considered possible sombinations of variables (sex of interaction partner, location, and 6 types of activities) connected with seating arrangements at a library table to 100 female and 75 male US undergraduates and to 54 female and 29 male Chinese technical and junior college teachers of English as a foreign language in Taiwan. Results show that in keeping with the cultural theme of harmony, Chinese Ss were more likely than US Ss to prefer side seating. US Ss preferred that arrangement only for mutually involving activities. It is suggested that the corner seating preferred by US Ss for personal matters would be viewed as aggressive by Chinese Ss. In the US, seating preferences functioned to separate same-sex partners and to bring together males and females. The opposite functions were evident within the Chinese responses. In both cultures, the use of space functioned both physically and relationally to promote togetherness within sanctioned intimate relationships and to guarantee the separation of those for whom close interpersonal relationships were taboo. (French & Spanish abstracts) (37 ref) Desc.: TAIWAN (51410); PERSONAL SPACE (37680); HUMAN SEX DIFFERENCES (23510); CROSS CULTURAL DIFFERENCES (12590); UNITED STATES (54850); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: sex & culture & location, seating arrangement preferences, sollege students & teachers, US vs Taiwan Sect. Head.: 2930 (CULTURE & ETHNOLOGY & RELIGION) Y001011 97 72-10654 Educational programming for midlife adults with parent-caring responsibilities. McMahon, Betty J.; Ames, Barbara D. Michigan State U, Coll of Human Ecology, East Lansing Educational Gerontology, 1983 Sep-Dec Vol 9(5-6) 377-387 CODEN: EDGEDA ISSN: 03601277 Jrnl Ann.: 7204 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Explored the use of adult education programming in addressing the needs of the midlife caretaking generation. The nonrandom sample consisted of 50 midlife offspring (aged 45+ yrs) residing within the same geographic area as a parent (aged 65+ yrs). As part of a one-to-one interview, Ss were asked to indicate preferences for content and mode of instruction for topics related to adult-child/aging-parent relationships. 13 of the most frequently mentioned areas of concern and need were selected from current gerontological literature. If Ss desired further information in the content area, one of 6 methods of instruction also were selected. 80% of Ss indicated an interest in information on knowledge of the aging process, dealing with chronic illness, coping with stress, community resources, and physical care of the elderly. The primary variable that distinguished those with high and low interest in information was age. The younger Ss made more requests for information. Instructional methods that allowed personal interaction were selected for content areas of a personal nature. Conversely, independent methods were selected for informational material. (27 ref) Desc.: MIDDLE AGED (31310); EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS (16190); PARENTS (36680); ADULT OFFSPRING (01135); ADULT EDUCATION (01130); MEASUREMENT (30200); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: educational programing needs assessment, midlife offspring in same geographic area as parent aged 65 yrs & older Sect. Head.: 3500 (EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY) Y001011 98 72-10473 Concerns of children with parents in nursing homes. Hatch, Ruth C.; Franken, Mary L. Kansas State U, Manhattan Jrnl of Gerontological Social Work, 1984 May Vol 7(3) 19-30 ISSN: 01634372 Jrnl Ann.: 7204 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. 106 adult children (75% of Ss were aged 46-65 yrs) of instiutionalized parents responded to questionnaires concerning their perception of factors related to the placement of their parents in nursing homes to provide self-report data of Ss' experiences of the needs, alternative care possibilities considered by the family, factors involved in the decisions surrounding the placement, and family relationships resulting from the placement decision. Results indicate that over half of the decisions were related to parental health and availability of family care. Relationships between family members usually remained the same or improved after placement. Ss felt the need for personal support, medical advice, and information about alternatives and agencies. The majority of these needs were not met. Feelings of love, sadness, guilt, helplessness, and resignation were common. Family counseling and supportive educational groups are recommended to aid decision making and adjustment. (22 ref) Desc.: NURSING HOMES (34700); DECISION MAKING (13190); PARENTS (36680); ADULT OFFSPRING (01135); NEEDS (33180); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: needs & perceptions during placement decision making, 46-65 yr old offspring of nursing home patients Sect. Head.: 3379 (HOSPITAL PROGRAMS & INSTITUTIONALIZATION); 2950 (MARRIAGE & FAMILY) Y001011 99 72-10156 Hope in psychotherapy. Vande Kemp, Hendrika Fuller Theological Seminary, Fuller Graduate School of Psychology Jrnl of Psychology & Christianity, 1984 Spr Vol 3(1) 27-35 ISSN: 07334273 Jrnl Ann.: 7204 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Discusses the biblical concept of hope as it relates to psychotherapy. It is argued that the assertion that psychotherapy illustrates a false form of hope is not true. The biblical concept of hope is multifaceted, implying at least 4 different attitudes: trust in God, a ready eagerness to take refuge in the Lord and rely on him for deliverance, the confident expectation of future gladness, and a patient waiting and endurance in the face of adversity. Thus, hope is the mood that accompanies faith and is also intricately wrapped up in the life of fantasy and imagination. Both fantasy and hope permit a seeing through and beyond the problem. J. R. Tolkien (1966) attributes to fantasy 3 functions, which also might be attributed to psychotherapy: recovery, escape, and consolation. These 3 functions also give hope. While some may be led to true hope through divine grace, many others lack the inner resources or the interpersonal relationships that mediate divine grace. For them, the best initial investment may be the therapeutic relationship, through which the capital for the final investment may be discovered and actualized. (19 ref) Desc.: PSYCHOTHERAPY (42110); OPTIMISM (35580); CHRISTIANITY (09150) Ident.: biblical concept of hope in psychotherapy Sect. Head.: 3310 (PSYCHOTHERAPY & PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC COUNSELING); 2930 (CULTURE & ETHNOLOGY & RELIGION) Y001011 100 72-09736 Marital intimacy and family functioning. Waring, Edward M.; Patton, David Victoria Hosp, Dept of Psychiatry, London, Canada Psychiatric Jrnl of the University of Ottawa, 1984 Mar Vol 9(1) 24-29 ISSN: 07028466 Jrnl Ann.: 7204 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Evaluates a theory of family psychopathology that suggests that in families where 1 member suffers from nonpsychotic emotional illness, an affective dysfunctional potential in the parental interpersonal relationship will be demonstrated. This deficiency of marital intimacy results in a pattern of obligatory repetition that is specific for nonpsychotic emotional illness. 102 patients with nonpsychotic emotional illness and their spouses were administered a battery of measures including the Waring Intimacy Questionnaire and the Family Environment Scale. Findings indicate that deficiencies of marital intimacy were significantly associated with family patterns of chaos and enmeshment. Deficiencies in the family environment dimension of personal growth were also associated with lack of intimacy. More intimate couples reported a more balanced level of adaptation and cohesion and higher levels of independence and achievement, intellectual-cultural, and active-recreational orientation. These findings are discussed in the context of preliminary pilot data that suggest a methodology for evaluating theory. (22 ref) Desc.: INTIMACY (26370); MARITAL RELATIONS (29640); MENTAL DISORDERS (30740); SPOUSES (49380); FAMILY RELATIONS (19250); HOSPITALIZED PATIENTS (23330); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: marital intimacy, family & marital relations & personal growth, inpatients with nonpsychotic emotional illness & spouses Sect. Head.: 3210 (MENTAL DISORDERS) Y001011 101 72-09406 Parents' perceptions of actual and ideal child-rearing practices. Lawton, Joseph T.; Schuler, Suzanne G.; Fowell, Nancy; Madsen, Mary K. U Wisconsin School of Family Resources & Consumer Sciences, Child & Family Studies Program, Madison Jrnl of Genetic Psychology, 1984 Sep Vol 145(1) 77-87 CODEN: JGPYAI ISSN: 00221325 Jrnl Ann.: 7204 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Used a Q -sort of statements of parenting behaviors to examine 22 male and 40 female White middle-class parents (aged 22-44 yrs) perceptions of actual and ideal parenting behaviors with respect to their preschool shild's (21/2-6 yrs old) cognitive, physical, and social development. Parents' perceptions of actual vs ideal parenting did not differ significantly with respect to highly endorsed and least endorsed statements. Parents appeared more certain of their actual parenting and its relation to their children's social development, followed by intellectual development, and least certain of its relation to children's physical development. A cluster analysis revealed not only that parents distinguished between aspects of development but also that they perceived important interrelationships among them, especially between social and intellectual development. Parents gave little attention to childrearing practices associated with physical development, perhaps because of their belief that preschool-aged children spontaneously engage in a wide variety of physical activities. (17 ref) Desc.: PARENTAL ATTITUDES (36620); CHILDREARING ATTITUDES (08810) ; EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (15770); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: perceptions of actual & ideal parenting behavior in relation to child's cognitive & physical & social development, 22-44 yr old White parents of 2.5-6 yr olds Sect. Head.: 2950 (MARRIAGE & FAMILY) Y001011 102 72-09389 The attitude-behavior relationship and parental influence: Circular mobility in Thailand. Acock, Alan C.; Fuller, Theodore Virginia Polytechnic Inst & State U Social Forces, 1984 Jun Vol 62(4) 973-994 CODEN: SOFOAP ISSN: 00377732 Jrnl Ann.: 7204 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. A longitudinal survey of 114 parent and postadolescent child dyads from rural Thailand was analyzed in term of their attitudes and behavior related to circular mobility and the influence of parents on the mobility attitudes and behaviors of their postadolescent offspring. A literature review justifies a causal model of the attitude-behavior relationship that incorporates parental influence over time. It was found that parents had virtually to influence on either the attitude toward circular mobility or the circular mobility behavior of their children. The attitude of the shildren had a small, but statistically significant, effect on their behavior, while their behavior had a stronger effect on their attitude. Attitude toward circular mobility, especially that of parents, was highly unstable. Mobility behavior was highly stable. It is suggested that in areas of rapid social change such as developing nations, the family is an ineffective agent of socialization on issues of generational cleavage and that the younger generation responds to external social forces of changes. (32 ref) Desc.: THAILAND (52490); PARENT CHILD RELATIONS (36590); RURAL ENVIRONMENTS (45040); ATTITUDES (04500); GEOGRAPHICAL MOBILITY (20924); ADULT OFFSPRING (01135); LONGITUDINAL STUDIES (28760); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: attitude-behavior relationship & parental influence, sircular mobility, parent & postadolescent child dyads, longitudinal studies, Thailand Sect. Head.: 2950 (MARRIAGE & FAMILY) Y001011 103 72-09379 An integrated model of relational maturity. Pingleton, Jared P. Biola U, Rosemead School of Psychology Jrnl of Psychology & Christianity 1984 Spr Vol 3(1) 57-66 ISSN: 07334273 Jrnl Ann.: 7204 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Analyzes interpersonal relationships from a maturational orientation to identify optimum integrated levels of growth and relational functioning. A theoretical schema is proposed for the conceptualization of relational maturity stimulated by J. D. Carter's (1974) model for biblical counseling and considers relationships along a tripartite continuum. The relational qualities of dependence, independence, and interdependence, assumed to be operant in some form, are compared and contrasted from a psychological perspective that suggests that dependence and independence are manifestations of relational immaturity. The process is explored theologically, and the model's implications and potential for explicit integration and interpersonal application are evaluated. Interdependence, whether in the reciprocal vertical relationship with God, in psychotherapy, or with people in general, is an ongoing process of lived integration that progressively recognizes, accepts, appreciates, and synthesizes the elements of one's relational differences and immaturities throughout human existence and development. (24 ref) Desc.: INTERPERSONAL INTERACTION (26250); CHRISTIANITY (09150); MODELS (31805); HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (23430) Ident.: theological perspective, integrated model of relational maturity Sect. Head.: 2930 (CULTURE & ETHNOLOGY & RELIGION) Y001011 104 72-09330 Political interest, political information search, and ideological homogeneity as a function of sociopolitical ideology: A tale of three theories. Sidanius, Jim U Stockholm, Sweden Human Relations, 1984 Oct Vol 37(10) 811-828 CODEN: HUREAA ISSN: 00187267 Jrnl Ann.: 7204 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Examined the relative plausibilities of 3 theories concerning the relationship between sociopolitical ideology and certain personality variables: authoritarian personality theory, extremism theory, and context theory. The 3 theories were compared by examining degree of information search and interest in politics as a function of sociopolitical ideology and ideological homogeneity as a function of parental educational level among approximately 783 Swedish high school students. The relationships between degre of information search and political interest on the one hand, and sociopolitical ideology on the other, were primarily curvilinear, indicating greater interest in politics and greater information search for both ""left'' and ""right extremists'' as compared to moderates on a number of ideological dimensions. Ss with well-educated parent were more ideologically heterogeneous than Ss with poorly educated parents. These differences were more marked formales than for females. Findings are most sonsistent with context theory. (44 ref) Desc.: THEORIES (52590); POLITICAL ATTITUDES (39330); PERSONALITY CORRELATES (37740); INFORMATION SEEKING (25330); HUMAN SEX DIFFERENCES (23510); FAMILY BACKGROUND (19170); ADOLESCENTS (00950) Ident.: authoritarian personality vs extremism as context theories, sociopolitical ideology & personality variables, male vs female high school students Sect. Head.: 2840 (PSYCHOSOCIAL & PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT); 2960 (POLITICAL & LEGAL PROCESSES) Y001011 105 72-09107 OCTOPUS: A church-based sex education program for teens and parents. Jacknik, Michele et al Jackson County Health Dept, Murphysboro, IL Adolescence, 1984 Win Vol 19(76) 757-763 CODEN: ADOLAO ISSN: 00018449 Jrnl Ann.: 7204 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Describes OCTOPUS, a rural, church-based sex education program for teenagers and parents that was designed to promote open communication regarding sexuality. The purpose of OCTOPUS was to establish a forum for family discussion within a church setting to enhance communication skills, sonvey factual information, and cultivate the development of a decision-making process to help parents help their teenagers acquire appropriate morals and values. Feedback from 4 churches and 100 participants is presented, indicating favorable results of the program. (4 ref) Desc.: SEX EDUCATION (6890); RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (43790); ADOLESCENTS (00950); PARENTS (36680); ADOLESCENCE (00920); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: description of church-based sex education program, adolescents & their parents Sect. Head.: 2800 (DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY) Y001011 106 72-07314 Resocialization in schizophrenia: Renegotiating the latency era. Kanter, Joel S. International Review of Psycho-Analysis, 1984 Vol 11(1) 43-59 CODEN: RPADF ISSN: 03062643 Jrnl Ann.: 7203 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Describes how adult schizophrenic patients utilized a day-treatment setting to renegotiate critical latency-era tasks that they had failed to resolve because of massive developmental arrests in earlier periods. Tasks involved the development of ego skills and defenses that enable children to interact more harmoniously with the extrafamilial social environment. It is suggested that individual psychotherapy and psychoanalysis lend themselves to a reworking of emotionally intense parent-child dramas from preoedipal, oedipal, and adolescent periods, but that remediation of deficits from the latency era is facilitated by a schoolroom-sized group milieu that encourages fantasy and play. A case report on a 22-yr-old male illustrates how latency themes unfolded in day treatment. It is suggested that themes from the latency period emerge in communication and behavior and are indicative of the transitional defensive structure between schizoid withdrawal and mature functioning. (French, German & Italian abstracts) (36 ref) Desc.: SCHIZOPHRENIA (45440); GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY (21810); DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES (13870); PSYCHOSOCIAL DEVELOPMENT (41920); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: group day treatment, resolution of latency era deficits, adult schizophrenic patients Sect. Head.: 3313 (GROUP & FAMILY THERAPY) Y001011 107 72-06949 Female delinquency, family problems, and parental interactions. Stewart, Cyrus S.; Zaenglein-Senger, Mary M. Michigan State U, East Lansing Social Casework, 1984 Sep 65(7) 428-432 CODEN: SOCAA2 ISSN: 00377678 Jrnl Ann.: 7203 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Administered a questionnaires assessing delinquent behavior, family problems, and parent-S interaction to 1,088 8th-12th grade females Delinquency was defined as any behavior committed by the S that was likely to provoke official social sanction the delinquency items investigated were fighting, theft, vandalism, and status offenses (e.g., truancy). Family problems assessed included serious drinking, divorce, mental illness, and death. Family interaction questions tapped the dimensions of parental communication, acceptance, and congeniality. A consistently significant association was found between divorce and each delinquent offense type. Two other family problems, mental illness and serious drinking, were also strongly related to delinquency among Ss. It is soncluded that female delinquency tends to occur in families in which adolescent girls feel that they cannot talk to their parents, parents fail to listen to their children, and adolescent girls feel that their parents do not believe them even when they tell the truth. Social workers have the task of restructuring the communication network between parents and their children. Desc.: FEMALE DELINQUENTS (19540); HOME ENVIRONMENT (23150); FAMILY RELATIONS (19250); PARENT CHILD RELATIONS (36590); DIVORCE (14780); ADOLESCENCE (00920) Ident.: family problems & parental interaction, delinquency behavior, female 8th-12th graders Sect. Head.: 3230 (BEHAVIOR DISORDERS & ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOR) Y001011 108 72-06358 Behavioral styles in infancy and adulthood: The work of Karen Horney and attachment theorists collaterally considered. Feiring, Candice U of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey-Rutgers Medical School, New Brunswick American Jrnl of Psychoanalysis, 1984 Sum Vol 44(2) 197-208 CODEN: AJPYA8 ISSN: 00029548 Jrnl Ann.: 7203 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Discusses the work of K. Horney (1937, 1950) from the perspective of attachment theory. Horney's theory focuses on the neurotic individual's interpersonal relations with others and speculates on how certain adult behavioral styles evolved from early parent-child relationships. Attachment theory, on the other hand, postulates that many forms of psychiatric disturbances can be attributed to deviations in the early affective tie between infant and caregiver. It assumes that there is a continuity in which an individual characteristically relates to others and to stress. It is contended that, despite differences in theoretical perspective, populations studied, methodology used, and the segment of the life cycle on which they focus, Horney and attachment theorists are remarkably similar in the description of fundamental behavioral styles that define the quality of the individual's adaptation to others and to stress. Horney's theory holds that the child must learn to move toward people or the ability to want and give affection, to move against people or the ability to fight, and to move away from people or the ability to keep to oneself. The types of infant behavior delineated by attachment theorists are described in terms of Horney's model. Considered jointly, the work of Horney and of attachment theorists suggests that use of infant reactions to a strange situation paradigm may be used as an assessment tool to identify less-adaptive coping styles at an early point in development. (18 ref) Desc.: THEORETICAL ORIENTATION (52584); INFANT DEVELOPMENT (25060); PSYCHOANALYTIC THEORY (41570); ATTACHMENT BEHAVIOR (04355); PARENT CHILD RELATIONS (36590); CHILDHOOD (08750); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: attachment theory & work of K. Horney, behavioral styles & adaptation, infants & adults Sect. Head.: 2840 (PSYCHOSOCIAL & PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT); 2140 (HISTORY & PHILOSOPHIES & THEORIES) Y001011 109 72-04950 The prognostic significance of adolescent interpersonal relationships during psychiatric hospitalization. Logan, William S.; Barnhart, F. David; Gossett, John T. US Medical Ctr for Federal Prisons, Springfield, MO Adolescent Psychiatry, 1982 Vol 10 484-493 ISSN: 00652008 Jrnl Ann.: 7202 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. 32 13-17 yr old hospitalized adolescents were surveyed in-hospital regarding their perceptions of closeness to other hospitalized adolescents and to hospital staff. follow-up interviews assessing Ss' level of functioning were conducted to investigate whether posttreatment outcome sould be predicted from data on Ss' in-hospital interpersonal relationships. Ss were surveyed at 3-mo intervals while in the hospital, during which time staff's perceptions of closeness to each S were also obtained. Follow-up assessment consisted of a 90-min interview with Ss and a separate 90-min interview with Ss' parents regarding Ss' peer and social functioning, relationship with parents, and occupational functioning. Results indicate that 3 measures of interpersonal relationships during treatment had predictive value for Ss' future functioning: (1) Ss' ability to form mutual relationships with peers, (2) their popularity with peers, and (3) their ability to form a meaningful relationship with unit nursing staff members. Findings suggest the importance of including an in-hospital evaluation of adolescents' interpersonal relationships as a prognostic variable. (16 ref) Desc.: PSYCHIATRIC PATIENT (41460); PROGNOSIS (40830); PEER RELATIONS (37140); PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC PROCESSES (42040); TREATMENT OUTCOMES (54185); HOSPITALIZED PATIENTS (23330); ADOLESCENTS (00950); ADOLESCENCE (00920) Ident.: in-hospital interpersonal relationships, prediction of posttreatment outcomes, 13-17 yr old hospitalized psychiatric patients Sect. Head.: 3379 (HOSPITAL PROGRAMS & INSTITUTIONALIZATION) Y001011 110 72-04729 Social skills training with a deaf adolescent: Implications for placement and programming. Lemanek, Kathleen L.; Gresham, Frank M. Louisiana State U, Baton Rouge School Psychology Review, 1984 Sum Vol 13(3) 385-390 CODEN: SPDID7 ISSN: 0279015 Jrnl Ann.: 7202 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Assessed the effectiveness of social skills training with a 17-yr-old deaf female. Training was directed at increasing S's communication, decreasing response latency, and improving the appropriateness of the sontent of the S's communication. Measures included a role-playing test, a simulated social interaction, and a version of the Rathus Assertiveness Schedule. The combination of modeling, behavior rehearsal, response feedback, and social reinforcement led to gains in all 3 behavioral targets, and evidence for the social validation of the training procedures and outcome was provided by questionnaires completed by the S and her parents. However, erosion of gains at follow-up indicated the need for direct treatment in naturalistic settings if generalization and maintenance were to be achieved. (20 ref) Desc.: SOCIAL SKILLS TRAINING (48397); DEAF (13100); EDUCATIONAL PLACEMENT (16155); CASE REPORT (07790); ADOLESCENTS (00950); ADOLESCENCE (00920) Ident.: social skills training, 17 yr old deaf female, implications for educational placement Sect. Head.: 3330 (BEHAVIOR THERAPY & BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION); 3570 (SPECIAL & REMEDIAL EDUCATION) Y001011 111 72-04684 Parenting, protecting, preserving: Mission of the adolescent female runaway. Mirkin, Marsha P.; Raskin, Pamela A.; Antognini, Francesca C. Charles River Hosp, Wellesley, MA Family Process, 1984 Mar Vol 23(1) 63-74 CODEN: FAPRA ISSN: 00147370 Jrnl Ann.: 7202 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Presents a systemic framework for therapy with families of adolescent female runaways. The female runaway adolescent often parents her parents and siblings, protects her parents' marriage and regulates marital distance, and preserves her family unit at the preadolescent developmental stage. Interventions are described that remove the adolescent from those roles by (1) empowering the parents to take charge of the adolescent, (2) shanging the communication process such that the couple deal with their marital issues without the help of the teenager, and (3) facilitating the family's movement toward a new stage of separation and individuation. (15 ref) Desc.: HUMAN FEMALES (23450); RUNAWAY BEHAVIOR (45015); ROLES (44870); FAMILY RELATIONS (19250); ADOLESCENCE (00920) Ident.: family therapy & role within family, female adolescent runaways Sect. Head.: 3313 (GROUP & FAMILY THERAPY); 3230 (BEHAVIOR DISORDERS & ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOR) Y001011 112 72-04658 A difference that makes a difference: Brief interventions in family pattern (I). Barnes, Gill G. Tavistock Clinic, Dept of Children & Parents, London, England Jrnl of Family Therapy, 1983 Feb Vol 5(1) 37-52 ISSN: 01634445 Jrnl Ann.: 7202 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Discusses the role of behavioral patterns in developing family systems. Interpersonal relationships are defined in the context of their function in particular cultures at particular times. Over time in a relationship, interactions and the thoughts and feelings about interactions affect further interactions, and patterns begin to develop. The more that a group of people interact on a regular basis in relation to certain repeated events, the more that the patterning itself affects the properties of the relationship. Family therapists focus on the connection among interactions, relationships, family patterns, and the symptoms shown by a family member. Intervention in the organization of pattern over time, the family system, may center on the level of the interventions themselves as they occur or on the higher level of their systemic meaning. Families with tightly organized family patterns are less likely to relate through innovation and experimentation and more likely to relate through habit; the preservation of the pattern preserves the likelihood of relating through it. The cases of 2 families are described to illustrate means of overcoming negative patterns and developing capacities for positive relationships. (10 ref) Desc.: FAMILY RELATIONS (19250); FAMILY THERAPY (19290); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: brief family therapy, behavioral patterns & habits & symptoms, families Sect. Head.: 3313 (GROUP & FAMILY THERAPY) Y001011 113 72-04630 Parental communication, readiness of adolescents to leave home, and the sourse of treatment: II. Rashkis, Harold .; Rashkis, Shirley R. Inst of Pennsylvania Hosp, Philadelphia Adolescent Psychiatry, 1981 Vol 9 236-243 ISSN: 00652008 Jrnl Ann.: 7202 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Examines the cases of 21 adolescent and adult psychotherapy patients from the authors' (see PA, Vol 72:4229) preceding study of 4 categories of adolescent separation from parents: (1) maintenance of excessive emotional bonds to parents, (2) premature forced departure from home in which Ss were somewhat prepared, (3) premature forced departure from home in which S were not prepared, and (4) departure from home facilitated by parents. In therapy, these patterns were associates with different types and degrees of transference, defenses, and resistances, and different needs for support, reassurance, information, and encouragement. Observations of an additional 16 patients confirmed these associations. These patient characteristics elicited complementary therapist responses, and treatment usually followed to a successful termination. It is suggested that these 4 categories represent an evaluation of the patient's status at a certain point in life: They consider his/her mastery of certain adolescent life tasks and indicate his/her readiness to move ahead to undertake additional tasks associated with adulthood. (2 ref) Desc.: CLIENT CHARACTERISTICS (09?40); PARENT CHILD RELATIONS (36590); SEPARATION INDIVIDUATION (46665); PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC OUTCOMES (42030); PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC PROCESSES (42040); ADOLESCENTS (00950); ADOLESCENCE (00920); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: pattern of separation from parents, psychotherapeutic process & outcome, adolescent & adult psychotherapy patients Sect. Head.: 3310 (PSYCHOTHERAPY & PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC COUNSELING) Y001011 114 72-04407 Treatment principles in anorexia nervosa. Casper, Regina C. U Illinois Coll of Medicine, Chicago Adolescent Psychiatry, 1982 Vol 10 431-454 ISSN: 00652008 Jrnl Ann.: 7202 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Presents a conceptual model of anorexia nervosa (AN) that can serve as a guideline for treatment and describes some of the practical steps in setting up a treatment program. AN cannot be fully explained on a psychological basis, but it does appear to be a product of an interplay of sonstitutional, biological, and psychological forces. The anorexic' preoccupation with thinness can be viewed as a reparative defense following an experience of inner upheaval leading to helplessness and a sense of worthlessness that cannot be dispelled with available resources. This emotional impasse coincides with the adolescent's need to rely less on his/her parents and more on him/herself. Anorexi's become obsessed with their newly discovered form of reassurance through control over their bodies: Food and physiological processes become perversely used to regulate emotions. The biological contributions to AN are not entirely understood and cannot be corrected; therefore, treatment consists of nourishment in a slosely supervised program to restore normal body weight. At the same time, the patient must be assisted in individual and family therapy to acknowledge and correct the psychological deficits that have led to the disorder and to integrate previously unacceptable feelings in renewed interpersonal relationships. (36 ref) Desc.: ANOREXIA NERVOSA (02950); ETIOLOGY (18190); MODELS (31805); TREATMENT (54190) Ident.: conceptual model & etiology & treatment principles, anorexia nervosa Sect. Head.: 3290 (PHYSICAL & PSYCHOSOMATIC DISORDERS) Y001011 115 72-04355 Adverse effects of cocaine abuse. 45th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Committee on Problems of Drug Dependence, Inc: Drug abuse treatment (1983, Lexington, KY). Washton, Arnold M.; Tatarsky, Andrew Regent Hosp, New York, NY National Institute on Drug Abuse: Research Monograph Series, 1984 Mar Mono 49 247-254 CODEN: MIDAD4 ISSN: 03618595 Jrnl Ann.: 7202 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: SYMPOSIUM/CONVENTION PAPERS Assessed specific consequences of cocaine abuse on health and psychosocial functioning in 55 22-59 yr old cocaine-abusing Ss who called a telephone helpline. Results show a high incidence and wide range of adverse sonsequences; these included (1) impairment of job functioning, interpersonal relationships, and financial status; (2) disturbances of mood and cognitive functioning; (3) psychiatric symptoms of depression, paranoia, and increased suicidal/violent tendencies; and (4) physical symptoms of exhaustion, weight loss, sleep problems, and seizures. Cocaine-related automobile accidents, suicide attempts, and violent acts, including a cocaine-related homicide, were also reported. Intranasal users reported no fewer and no less adverse consequences than free-base smokers or iv users. Findings challenge popular notions of the ""recreational'' qualities of the drug and the belief that the intranasal route of administration guarantees protection against addictive patterns of use and adverse effects. (8 ref) Desc.: COCAINE (09930); DRUG ABUSE (15220); HEALTH (22390); PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS AND SYMPOSIA (40740); ADULTHOOD (01150); ADJUSTMENT (00850) Ident.: cocaine abuse, adverse effects on health & psychosocial functioning, 22-59 yr olds, conference presentation Sect. Head.: 3230 (BEHAVIOR DISORDERS & ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOR) Y001011 116 72-04229 An investigation of the influence of parental communications on adolescent ego development: I. Rashkis, Harold A.; Rashkis, Shirley R. Inst of Pennsylvania Hosp, Philadelhia Adolescent Psychiatry, 1981 Vol 9 227-235 ISSN: 00652008 Jrnl Ann.: 7202 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Observations of 21 adolescent and adult patients--most with neurotic, sharacter, or borderline disorders--were used to examine whether the truth value of parental messages correlated with the success of adolescent sepration from the family and moving out into the community. Parental sommunications were characterized by vagueness, contradictions by actions, and misrepresentations. Parental binding and premature separation prevailed. There was little overt parental lying, but also little life-task relevant truth-telling. However, most Ss were able to utilize psychotherapy, indicating the presence of psychic structures capable of providing higher ego functioning despite inadequate parental communication. (5 ref) Desc.: PARENT CHILD COMMUNICATION (36580); EGO (16290); ADOLESCENTS (00950); NEUROSIS (33860); PERSONALITY DISORDERS (37760); BORDERLINE STATES (066?4); PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT (37750); ADOLESCENCE (00920); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: parental communications, ego development, adolescent & adult patients with neurotic vs character vs borderline disorders Sect. Head.: 3210 (MENTAL DISORDERS) Y001011 117 72-03714 Ecological factors predicting adolescent contraceptive use: Implications for intervention. Kastner, Laura S. U Washington, Seattle Jrnl of Adolescent Health Care, 1984 Apr Vol 5(2) 79-86 CODEN: JAHCD9 ISSN: 01970070 Jrnl Ann.: 7202 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Questionnaires addressing areas expected to relate to contraceptive use (CU) were completed by 200 15-18 yr old females. CU among the 130 sexually active Ss was predicted by a model composed of 12 scales assessing social permissiveness, costs and benefits of contraception, parent communication, boyfriend support, sex education and knowledge, attitudes about pregnancy and contraception, and access to contraception services. Scales from the predictive model assessed parent communication, boyfriend support, and perceived costs and benefits related to contraception. Correlations were somputed between the predictive scales and the measure of sexual experience among all Ss. Data indicate that positive parent communication about sexuality and a perception of high benefits and low costs associated with CU were not positively correlated with sexual experience. (25 ref) Desc.: ADOLESCENTS (00950); BIRTH CONTROL (06060); PARENT CHILD COMMUNICATION (36580); HUMAN FEMALES (23450); KNOWLEDGE LEVEL (27466); SEX EDUCATION (46890); FAMILY PLANNING ATTITUDES (19240); PSYCHOSEXUAL BEHAVIOR (41890); ADOLESCENCE (00920) Ident.: parent communication & boyfriend support & perceived costs & benefits of contraception & sex education & knowledge & attitudes toward pregnancy & contraception & sexual experience, contraceptive use, 15-18 yr old females Sect. Head.: 2840 (PSYCHOSOCIAL & PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT) Y001011 118 72-02163 Goal directed informal sessions: Their impact on an adolescent unit. Rosenstock, Harvey A.; Rosenstock, Judith D.; Saxe, Linda Huston International Hosp, TX Psychiatric Hospital, 1984 Spr Vol 15(2) 93-95 Jrnl Ann.: 7201 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Goal-directed informal sessions (GDISs) were used on an inpatient adolescent psychiatric unit in an attempt to facilitate communication between adolescents and their parents, partially neutralize the almost-universal fantasy that adolescents know more than their parents on any given topic, and maximize the impact of the therapeutic milieu in other ways. The vehicle for the GDISs was discussion of various aspects of human sexuality. 34 11.5-18 yr olds, 24 of their parents (1 from each family), and 28 staff members responded to a questionnaire related to human sexuality prior to participation in GDISs. Adolescents speculated that their parents would perform least well. Findings show that the average test scores for the adolescents, their parents, and staff were, respectively, 65, 79, and 81%. There was no significant difference between the scores of the parents and staff, but there was a significant difference between the scores of adolescents and those of parents and staff. Based on 1 yr of experience, GDISs are recommended for other adolescent facilities. (11 ref) Desc.: PSYCIATRIC HOSPITALS (41440); PARENT CHILD COMMUNICATION (36580); GOALS (21240); PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL PROGRAMS (41400); ADOLESCENTS (00950); ADOLESCENCE (00920); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: goal-directed informal sessions, communication between adolescents & parents, 11.5-18 yr old psychiatric patients & their parents Sect. Head.: 3379 (HOSPITAL PROGRAMS & INSTITUTIONALIZATION) Y001011 119 72-02026 Hypnotherapeutic techniques in patients with affective instability. Gruber, Louis N. City of Faith Medical & Research Ctr, Tulsa, OK American Jrnl of Clinical Hypnosis, 1983 Apr Vol 25(4) 263-266 CODEN: AJHNA ISSN: 00029157 Jrnl Ann.: 7201 Lang. ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Argues that many psychiatric patients who display affective instability as their most salient feature can be helped by hypnotherapeutic procedures in which they learn to evoke 2 opposite states of mind and to alternate them voluntarily. Because of the dramatic changes in consciousness in these patients, they lack a sense of personal continuity or identity. Interpersonal relationships are often intense, stormy, and disappointing. Effective treatment of these patients must recognize their suggestibility, their sense of vulnerability to external influences, their defensive slinging to negative mental states, their creativity, and their desire for balance, stability, and self-control. Hypnosis is well tolerated by such patients and may, in fact, be uniquely suited to their style of nervous functioning. A kinesthetic technique and an imagery technique are described. (10 ref) Desc.: EMOTIONAL INSTABILITY (16830); PSYCHIATRIC PATIENTS (41460); HYPNOTHERAPY (23910); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: hypnotherapy, psychiatric patients with affective instability Sect. Head.: 3350 (HYPNOTHERAPY) Y001011 120 72-01905 ""Can I (let you let me) leave?'' Therapy with the adolescent and his family. Jenkins, Hugh Young People's Unit, Cardiff, Wales Joornal of Family Therapy, 1981 May Vol 3(2) 113-138 ISSN: 01634445 Jrnl Ann.: 7201 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Considers problem areas in families with adolescent members and identifies characteristics of a therapeutic style that emphasizes structure and hierarchy. A schematic representation of adolescence in a complex technological society that acknowledges the developmental spread beyond the teen-age years is proposed. The adolescent experiences changes in physical and sexual development, coupled with familial and cultural pressures. A therapist who adopts a structural framework focuses on altering patterns of interaction in systemic organizations that maintain the problem. Family therapy is an orientation based on an understanding of communication. The therapeutic task is to help the adolescent and the family get free of past relationship patterns so that each member can establish satisfactory alternative personal commitments or renegotiate existing ones. Seven sessions with a family of a 21-yr-old male drug user are summarized to outline the process. A brief account of a 14-yr-old female who developed schizophrenia as her parents were separating is given. (38 ref) Desc.: FAMILY THERAPY (19290); ADOLESCENTS (00950); ADOLESCENCE (00920); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: family therapy, adolescents & their families Sect. Head.: 3313 (GROUP & FAMILY THERAPY) Y001011 120 72-01905 ""Can I (let you let me) leave?'' Therapy with the adolescent and his family. Jenkins, Hugh Young People's Unit, Cardiff, Wales Jrnl of Family Therapy, 1981 May Vol 3(2) 113-138 ISSN: 01634445 Jrnl Ann.: 7201 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Considers problem areas in families with adolescent members and identifies characteristics of a therapeutic style that emphasizes structure and hierarchy. A schematic representation of adolescence in a complex technological society that acknowledges the developmental spread beyond the teen-age years is proposed. The adolescent experiences changes in physical and sexual development, coupled with familial and cultural pressures. A therapist who adopts a structural framework focuses on altering patterns of interaction in systemic organizations that maintain the problem. Family therapy is an orientation based on an understanding of communication. The therapeutic task is to help the adolescent and the family get free of past relationship patterns so that each member can establish satisfactory alternative personal commitments or renegotiate existing ones. Seven sessions with a family of a 21-yr-old male drug user are summarized to outline the process. A brief account of a 14-yr-old female who developed schizophrenia as her parents were separating is given. (38 ref) Desc.: FAMILY THERAPY (19290); ADOLESCENTS (00950); ADOLESCENCE (00920); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: family therapy, adolescents & their families Sect. Head.: 3313 (GROUP & FAMILY THERAPY) Y001011 121 72-01720 Parents' reactions to the death of an adult child from cancer. Shanfield, Stephen B.; Benjamin, G. Andrew; Swain, Barbara J. U Arizona Coll of Medicine, Tucson American Jrnl of Psychiatry, 1984 Sep Vol 141(9) 1092-1094 CODEN: AJSAO ISSN: 0002953X Jrnl Ann.: 7201 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. 24 parents whose adult children had died of cancer completed a bereavement questionnaire and the Brief Symptom Inventory 1-4 yrs after the death of their children. Ss had experienced growth in a number of areas, and although they had residual levels of grief, few had more psychiatric symptoms than would be found in a normative population. Factors that shaped the response to the loss included the prolonged and debilitating nature of the illness, the sex of the parents and children, and aspects of the parent-child relationship. Mothers felt that the loss of the child was more painful than did fathers, although they did not grieve more intensely or have more symptoms. A parent-child relationship characterized by negative feelings was related to increased psychiatric symptoms in the bereavement period. (16 ref) Desc.: ADULT OFFSPRING (01135); DEATH AND DYING (13110); GRIEF (21680); PARENTAL ATTITUDE (36620); NEOPLASMS (33370); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: reactions to death of adult child from cancer, parents Sect. Head.: 3290 (PHYSICAL & PSYCHOSOMATIC DISORDERS) Y001011 122 72-01434 Life events, familial stress, and coping in the developmental course of schizophrenia. Lukoff, David; Snyder, Karen; Ventura, Joseph; Nuechterlein, Keith H. U California Ctr for Health Sciences, Neuropsychiatric Inst, Los Angeles Schizophrenia Bulletin, 1984 Vol 10(2) 258-292 CODEN: SCZBB3 ISSN: 05867614 Jrnl Ann.: 7201 Lang.: ENG.: Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Reviews recent studies of socio-environmental factors that predict the onset of schizophrenic episodes in vulnerable Ss. Stressful life events have been found to cluster in the 3-4 wk period preceding an episode in some Ss. Many Ss with schizophrenic disorder contribute to additional stressful live change events (e.g., by high geographic mobility)}i that precipitate the onset of illness episodes. Hostile, critical, and emotionally overinvolved attitudes by family members toward Ss have been related to relapses. Irregularities in the communication style of parents predicts the subsequent development of schizophrenia spectrum disorders among disturbed adolescents. Coping skills required to remediate the losses brought on by life events or to deal effectively with stressful relatives are deficiencies in many schizophrenic Ss. Ss may experience greater and more prolonged stress, have inadequate social and problem-solving skills, and have less supportive social networks. (6 p ref) Desc.: LIFE EXPERIENCES (28355); SCHIZOPHRENIA (45440); FAMILY RELATIONS (19250); LITERATURE REVIEW (28580); COPING BEHAVIOR (11790); ETIOLOGY (18190) Ident.: life events & familial stress & coping behavior, etiology of schizophrenia & onset of schizophrenic episodes, literature review Sect. Head.: 3210 (MENTAL DISORDERS) Y001011 123 72-0?295 Parental communication of Holocaust experiences and personality sharacteristics among second-generation survivors. Lichtman, Helen Yeshiva U, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology Jrnl of Clinical Psychology, 1984 Jul Vol 40(4) 914-924 CODEN: JCPYAO ISSN: 00219762 Jrnl Ann.: 7201 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Administered the MMPI and measures of anxiety, ego strength, guilt, and empathy to 34 female and 30 male adult children of Jewish Holocaust survivors. A questionnaire on parental wartime experiences was also administered. Results show that mother's willingness to talk about her experiences and the frequency of her communication were significantly related to the presence of negative personality traits in the 2nd generation. Guilt-inducing communication by both parents, early experiential awareness of the Holocaust, and indirect communication about the Holocaust were also significantly related to negative characteristics. Father's willingness to talk about his experiences and the frequency of sommunication were related to positive factors among his offspring. When separated along gender lines, most forms of communication were related to negative personality factors for female, but not male, children of survivors. (27 ref) Desc.: PARENT CHILD COMMUNICATION (36580); CONCENTRATION CAMPS (10980); ANTISEMITISM (03220); FASCISM (19342); PERSONALITY TRAITS (37860); ADULT OFFSPRING (01135); JUDAISM (27130); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: parental communication of Holocaust experiences, personality sharacteristics, adult children of Jewish Holocaust survivors Sect. Head.: 3100 (PERSONALITY) Y001011 124 72-01090 Death of adult children in traffic accidents. Shanfield, Stephen.; Swain, Barbara J. U Arizona Coll of Medicine, Tucson Jrnl of Nervous & Mental Disease, 1984 Sep Vol 17 (9) 533-538 CODEN: JNMDAN ISSN: 00223018 Jrnl Ann.: 7201 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. 20 male and 20 female predominantly midlife parents of 27 male and 27 female predominantly young adult children who had died in traffic accidents were studied 25.6 mo after their child's death. Ss completed the SCL-90, the Beck Depression Inventory, and a bereavement questionnaire to yield information about the S, the child, the rest of the family, and the relationship between them. Results show that Ss continued to grieve intensely, had higher than expected levels of psychiatric symptoms, and had increased health complaints. Some Ss were more at risk for problems in the bereavement period: Ss with unstable families, ambivalent relationships with their children, and Ss whose children were perceived to have had problems at the time of the accident had more guilt and increased psychiatric symptoms, while Ss who had prior bereavement experiences did not exhibit higher levels of distress. Characteristics of being a mother, losing a daughter; losing children who live at home; losing children born earlier in the birth order; and losing children in single-car, single-driver accidents resulted in a more difficult bereaveent for Ss. (28 ref) Desc.: PARENTS (36680); ADULT OFFSPRING (01135); GRIEF (21680); DEATH AND DYING (13110); MOTOR TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS (32340); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: death of young adult children in traffic accidents, bereavement, midlife parents Sect. Head.: 2950 (MARRIAGE & FAMILY) Y001011 125 72-01082 Intergenerational support activities and well-being among the elderly: A sonvergence of exchange and symbolic interaction perspectives. Mutran, Elizabeth; Reitzes, Donald C. Rutgers U, New Brunswick American Sociological Review, 1984 Feb Vol 49(1) 117-130 CODEN: ASRRB. ISSN: 00031224 Jrnl Ann.: 7201 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Discusses exchange and symbolic interaction perspectives, which recognize that individuals actively appraise and assess situations; that expectations and benefits derive their meanings from definitions of the situation and past experiences; and that interactions are not fixed and predetermined but open to negotiation and change. The application of this shared orientation to the intergenerational family role suggests that social background and related roles, subjective meanings and self-feelings, as well as exchange processes influence the interaction of adult children and their elderly parents. Data derived from a national sample of 723 elderly widows and widowers and 781 married persons were analyzed. All Ss were 65 yrs and older. Findings indicate that 1) marital status creates differences in the sharacter and importance of the intergenerational role; (2) the subjective significance attributed to adult children is a major factor that influences patterns of intergenerational interaction; and (3) exchange patterns appear to be more important in influencing the self-feelings of widows and widowers than married persons. (68 ref) Desc.: SOCIAL INFLUENCES (48250); ADULT OFFSPRING (01135); WIDOWERS (56740); PARENT CHILD RELATIONS (36590); SELF CONCEPT (46220); SPOUSES (49380); MENTAL HEALTH (30750); AGED (01370); WIDOWS (56750); MEANING (30170); SOCIAL SUPPORT NETWORKS (48417); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: social background & subjective meanings & self feelings & exchange processes, interaction between adult children & elderly parents, aged widows & widowers vs married persons Sect. Head.: 2950 (MARRIAGE & FAMILY) Y001011 126 72-00911 Adequacy of responses given by low-income and middle-income kindergarten shildren in structured adult-child conversations. Gordon, Alice M. U North Carolina, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Ctr, Chapel Hill Developmental Psychology, 1984 Sep Vol 20(5) 881-892 CODEN: DEVPA9 ISSN: 00121649 Jrnl Ann.: 7201 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Examined structured adult-child conversations for the adequacy of responses given by 3 groups of kindergarten children: a daycare group of 15 Black low-income children who had been enrolled in a preschool intervention program, a nonintervention group of 15 Black low-income children who had not participated in the program, and 15 middle-income children of whom 13% were Black. The adult's conversational turns included 3 types of sognitively complex initiations (instructions, simple conditionals, and sounterfactuals). Results show reliably lower response adequacy for the nonintervention group in comparison with the other groups for all 3 types of initiations, thus demonstrating a facilitating effect of daycare intervention. There was some negative association between response adequacy and length of response, with middle-income Ss giving the shortest responses to adult initiations. (35 ref) Desc.: PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN (40160); CONVERSATION (11710); LOWER INCOME LEVEL (28870); MIDDLE INCOME LEVEL (31350); VERBAL COMMUNICATION (55520); CHILDHOOD (08750); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: adequacy of responses in structured adult-child sonversations, low- vs middle-income kindergartners Sect. Head.: 2820 (COGNITIVE & PERCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT) Y001011 127 72-00164 The Rorschach H response and object relations. Lerner, Howard D.; St. Peter, Shirley U Michigan, Ann Arbor Jrnl of Personality Assessment, 1984 Aug Vol 48(4) 345-350 CODEN: JNPABX ISSN: 00223891 Jrnl Ann.: 7201 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Developmental theory, cognitive psychology, and object relations theory now offer a general framework for integrating diverse research findings on the Rorschach human response ( ) and for highlighting the development significance of interpersonal relationships and their formative contribution to building psychological structure. The present authors sonducted a comprehensive investigation of the H on the Rorschach, utilizing 3 object relations dimensions (accuracy, differentiation, and sontent) to examine whether object relations--concepts of self and others--would be useful in making diagnostic distinctions among 15 neurotics, 15 outpatient borderlines, 21 inpatient borderlines, and 19 schizophrenics. Data were from previous research by the authors and solleagues. Ss were matched as groups on the variables age (16-26 yrs), sex, and SES. Rorschach protocols from all Ss were rated with regard to the 3 dimensions by the authors. Results indicate that particular developmental and cognitive properties of H produced on the Rorschach showed distinct patterns of differential impairment related to type and severity of psychopathology. (34 ref) Desc.: RORSCHACH TEST (44900); NEUROSIS (33860); OBJECT RELATIONS (34786); DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS (14160); BORDERLINE STATES (06624); SCHIZOPHRENIA (45440); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: Rorschach H response, use of object relations in differential diagnosis, neurotics vs outpatient vs inpatient borderlines vs schizophrenics Sect. Head.: 2220 (TEST CONSTRUCTION & VALIDATION); 3210 (MENTAL DISORDERS) Y001011 128 71-56262 Mother' background, attitudes, communication and control as influences on their adolescent sons' and daughters' likelihood of having sexual intercourse. Newcomer, Susan F. U North Carolina, Chapel Hill Dissertation Absaracts International, 1984 Jun Vol 44(12-A) 3824 ISSN: 04194209 Jrnl Ann.: 7111 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: DISSERTATION Desc.: ADOLESCENTS (00950); MOTHER CHILD RELATIONS (32130); SONS (48710); PARENTAL ATTITUDES (36620); DAUGHTERS (13040); PREMARITAL INTERCOURSE (40100); PARENT CHILD COMMUNICATION (36580); ADOLESCENCE (00920); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: maternal influence, adolescent sexual intercourse, mothers & their sons & daughters Sect. Head.: 2840 (PSYCHOSOCIAL & PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT) Y001011 129 71-55912 The Circumplex Model of family systems: An empirical evaluation and extension. Rodick, J. Douglas Memphis State U Diss. Abst. Int., 1984 Jun Vol 44(12-B) 3942 ISSN: 04194209 Jrnl Ann.: 7111 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: DISSERTATION Desc.: MOTHER CHILD RELATIONS (32130); ADAPTABILITY (PERSONALITY) (00740); COMMUNICATION SKILLS (10540); JUVENILE DELINQUENCY (27280); HUMAN MALES (23490); FATHER ABSENCE (19370); THEORY VERIFICATION (52620) ; SINGLE PARENTS (47556); ADOLESCENCE (00920); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: levels of cohesion & adaptability & communication skills, juvenile delinquency, single mothers & their adolescent son, support for Circumflex Model of family systems Sect. Head.: 3230 (BEHAVIOR DISORDERS & ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOR); 2950 (MARRIAGE & FAMILY) Y001011 130 >>>Accession number 1595058 is unavailable Y001011 131 71-54981 Sex education: The effects of conjoint parent-child participation in a human growth, development, and reproduction seminar. Tedesco, Jeanette A. U Connecticut Diss. Abst. Int., 1984 Apr Vol 44(10-A) 2973 ISSN: 04194209 Jrnl Ann.: 7109 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: DISSERTATION Desc.: PARENT TRAINING (36606); STUDENT ATTITUDES (50300); SEX EDUCATION (46890); PARENT CHILD COMMUNICATION (36580); ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT (00930); ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS (16630); PARENTAL ATTITUDES (36620); KNOWLEDGE LEVEL (27446); CHILDHOOD (08750); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: joint participation in human growth & development seminar, attitudes & knowledge about adolescent development & communication & sex education, 4th-6th graders & their parents Sect. Head.: 3530 (CURRICULUM PROGRAMS & TEACHING METHODS) Y001011 132 71-54935 An investigation of the comprehensibility of manually-coded English texts versus spoken English texts by normally-hearing adult. Garner, Don H. U Maryland Diss. Abst. Int., 1984 Apr Vol 44(10-A) 2931 ISSN: 04194209 Jrnl Ann.: 7109 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: DISSERTATION Desc.: SIGN LANGUAGE (47410); VERBAL COMMUNICATION (55520); COMPREHENSION (10820); RECALL (LEARNING) (43290); DEAF (13100); SPECIAL EDUCATION (48930); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: manually-coded vs spoken narrative vs expository text, omprehension & recall, normal hearing adult children of deaf parents, implications for deaf education Sect. Head.: 2720 (LANGUAGE & SPEECH); 3570 (SPECIAL & REMEDIAL EDUCATION) Y001011 133 71-54236 Caregiver locus of control and letter writing at a therapeutic summer samp: Effects on family environment perceptions, children's behavior and treatment contacts. Simons, Jonathan A. U South Carolina Diss. Abst. Int., 1984 Mar Vol 44(9-B) 2907 ISSN: 04194209 Jrnl Ann.: 7108 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: DISSERTATION Desc.: INTERNAL EXTERNAL LOCUS OF CONTROL (26150); MOTHERS (32140); PARENT CHILD COMMUNICATION (36580); THERAPEUTIC CAMPS (52635); WRITTEN LANGUAGE (57230); TREATMENT OUTCOMES (54185); ADOLESCENTS (00950); SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN (45540); ADOLESCENCE (00920); ADULTHOOD (01150); CHILDHOOD (08750) Ident.: mother's locus of control & children's letter writing from therapeutic summer camp, family communication treatment involvement & outcomes, 7-14 yr olds & their mothers Sect. Head.: 3300 (TREATMENT AND PREVENTION) Y001011 134 71-53017 Dominant attitudes of adult children of Holocaust survivors toward their parents. Parker, Fran K. Saybrook Inst Diss. Abst. Int., 1984 Jan Vol 44(7-B) 2230 ISSN: 04194209 Jrnl Ann.: 7106 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: DISSERTATION Desc.: PARENTS (36680); ATTITUDES (04500); FASCISM (19342); SOCIAL PERCEPTION (48320); FAMILY RELATIONS (19250); FAMILY MEMBERS (19210); CONCENTRATION CAMPS (10980); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: attitudes toward relationship with parents & feelings about parents, Ss with mean age of 29 yrs whose parents were Holocaust survivors Sect. Head.: 2950 (MARRIAGE & FAMILY) Y001011 135 71-53000 Television sexuality, parental involvement and adolescents' sexual attitudes and behavior: A preliminary investigation. Sexton, Diana F. Oklahoma State U Diss. Abst. Int., 1984 Jan Vol 4(7-B) 2127 ISSN: 04194209 Jrnl Ann.: 7106 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: DISSERTATION Desc.: SEXUALITY (47120); SEXUAL ATTITUDES (46980); ADOLESCENTS (00950); PARENT CHILD RELATIONS (36590); PARENT CHILD COMMUNICATION (36580); PSYCHOSEXUAL BEHAVIOR (41890); TELEVISION (51920); ADOLESCENCE (00920) Ident.: parental closeness & communication & TV sexuality, sexual attitudes & behavior, high school students pregnant adolescent females Sect. Head.: 2840 (PSYCHOSOCIAL & PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT) Y001011 136 71-52116 Parent-adolescent communication and its relationship to adolescent depression and suicide proneness. Stives, Cathie G. Southern Illinois U, Carbondale Diss. Abst. Int., 1983 Nov Vol 44(5-A) 343-1344 ISSN: 04194209 Jrnl Ann.: 7104 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: DISSERTATION Desc.: PARENT CHILD COMMUNICATION (36580); DEPRESSION (EMOTION) (13650); SUICIDE (50620); ADOLESCENTS (00950); PREDISPOSITION (39970); ADOLESCENCE (00920); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: parent-adolescent communication, depression & suicide proneness, 12-18 yr olds Sect. Head.: 3200 (PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS) Y001011 137 71-32613 Support, supervision and self-evaluation: The search for an enabling relationship. Welchman, C. Cambridge Jrnl of Education, 1983 Vol 13(2) 45-48 Jrnl Ann.: 7112 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Describes the functioning of a teacher self-evaluation and self-awareness group headed by the author, who was also the school headmaster. The group focused on the barriers to communication posed by authority and on the nature of the interpersonal relationships among school faculty. It is asserted that self evaluation-through-action research involves exposure to personal stresses, changes, and challenges that may evoke strong feelings of anxiety and frustration, a sense of achievement, and the discovery of new professional and personal resources. (8 ref) Desc.: TEACHERS (51690); SELF EVALUATION (46270); GROUP DYNAMICS (21760); INTERPERSONAL INTERACTION (26250); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: self evaluation & self awareness group, communication interpersonal relationships, teachers Sect. Head.: 3510 (EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION & PERSONNEL & TRAINING) Y001011 138 71-31215 Trade-offs in satisfaction: A United States-Mexican comparison. Marotz-Baden, Ramona Montana State U, Bozeman Jrnl of Marriage & the Family, 1984 Feb Vol 46(1) 145-151 CODEN: JMAA6 ISSN: 00222445 Jrnl Ann.: 7112 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Examined the extent to which the level of a country's economic development and parental perception of material abundance, scarcity, and opportunities influence parents' efforts to socialize their adolescent shildren. 47 working-class and 57 middle-class families from the US and 40 working-class, 41 middle-class, and 50 peasant families from Mexico participated in a game designed to simulate the general economic-consumption aspects of each country and to allow Ss from each sountry to choose alternatives characteristic of their respective culta2OM. Since a country's level of industrialization affects the opportunities of its citizens, it was expected that families living in a postindustrial society (the US) would seek a different set of rewards for their children than families living in a less developed but rapidly industrializing society (Mexico). It was hypothesized that, based on the economic laws of demand and marginal utility, US families would devote less of their resources to ursuing material attainment than Mexican families because of the relatively higher affluence in the US. Results show that US Ss spent more time and money pursuing interpersonal relationships than Mexican Ss, supporting the hypothesis. The concept of a trade-off between goals of material attainment and goals of interpersonal relationships was also supported. (16 ref) Desc.: UNITED STATES (54850); MEXICO (31260); CROSS CULTURAL DIFFERENCES (12590); ECONOMY (15920); VALUES (55220); INDUSTRIALIZATION (25030); CHILDREARING PRACTICES (08820); SOCIALIZATION (48470); PARENTAL ATTITUTES (36620); ADOLESCENCE (00920); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: economic development of country & parental perception of material abundance & opportunity, efforts to socialize adolescent children, families, US vs Mexico Sect. Head.: 2950 (MARRIAGE & FAMILY) Y001011 139 71-31213 Multichannel communication in normal and delinquent families. Lessin, Steven; Jacob, Theodore Jrnl of Abnormal Child Psychology, 1984 Sep Vol 12(3) 369-383 CODEN: JABCAA ISSN: 00910627 Jrnl Ann.: 7112 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Nine intact families, each containing a delinquent male 11-17 yr old shild, and 9 normal families, each containing a nondelinquent adolescent, were engaged in a laboratory interaction procedure aimed at assessing inconsistent (nonredundant) verbal-nonverbal communication patterns. Parents completed the Behavior Problem Checklist on their child, and experimental procedures involved videotaped discussions between 3 family dyads: mother-father, mother-son, and father-son. Detailed analyses of videotaped verbal, facial, and auditory channels indicated higher rates of positive nonverbal, negative verbal communications in control vs delinquent families in parent-parent vs parent-child interaction. Results are discussed in terms of the potential adaptive characteristics of such positive inconsistent communications. (34 ref) Desc.: FAMILY RELATIONS (19250); PARENT CHILD COMMUNICATION (36580); MALE DELINQUENTS (29220); NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION (34360); ADOLESCENCE (00920); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: verbal-nonverbal communication patterns, families with vs without 11-17 yr old delinquent mules Sect. Head.: 2950 (MARRIAGE & FAMILY) Y001011 140 71-31205 Resource theory and power in families: life cycle considerations. Hesse-Biber, Sharlene; Williamson, John Boston Coll Family Process, 1984 Jun Vol 23(2) 261-278 CODEN: FAPRA ISSN: 00147370 Jrnl Ann.: 7112 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Outlines the usefulness of resource theory as a theoretical framework for the study of family power and uses is to analyze changes in the balance of power between elderly parents and their middle-aged children. With respect to intergenerational power relationships, it is argued that the autonomy of elderly parents has increased, but their power and influence over adult shildren has decreased. This trend is likely to continue in coming decades. Resource theory is also used to analyze changes in marital power relationships as couples age. Most studies of power relationships between elderly spouses have an important limitation--they tend to reflect yesterday's definitions of male and female roles. It is predicted that recent changes in these roles may significantly alter the social meanings of aging for both men and women in coming years. (110 ref) Desc.: POWER (39840); AGED (01370); PARENT CHILD RELATIONS (36590); THEORIES (52590); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: resource theory as framework for study of family power, shange in balance of power between elderly parents & middle-aged children Sect. Head.: 2950 (MARRIAGE & FAMILY) Y001011 141 71-31130 A study of the influence of television heroes on adolescents: The effects of family discussion of programs and cross-border, intercultural hero preference. Tierney, Joan D. Communications 1983 Vol 9(1) 113-141 ISSN: 03412059 Jrnl Ann.: 7112 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Investigated how social values are perceived by adolescents through their favorite TV series, specifically through the thought and behavior of heroes. The social values perceived and ranked as important by the child were correlated with values ranked as important by the child and parents as family values. Experimentally, 1 group of parents discussed programs as a means to reinforce modeling or create immunization in child. Another group did not siscuss programs. The control-group child viewed alone. Ss (240 families) were drawn from culturally diverse populations from both sides of US/Canadian border. Family discussion style was measured for significant differences and effects. Intercultural and cross-border preference effects were also studied. Parent-child relationships, ethnicity and self-esteem were correlated with hero influence, family discussion style, and frequency. 240 adolescents were randomly selected from 12 regionally paired sities. Two age groups (10-11 and 13-14 yr olds), both sexes, rural and urban areas were selected. Repeated measures on same families were taken over 2 seasons by questionnaire, interview, and recorded family discussion for 13 wks/yr. (German & French abstracts) (58 ref) Desc.: FAMILY RELATIONS (19250); HUMAN SEX DIFFERENCES (23510); TELEVISION VIEWING (51940); SOCIAL VALUES (48420); ADOLESCENTS (00950); MORAL DEVELOPMENT (32006); CROSS CULTURAL DIFFERENCES (12590); UNITED STATES (54850); SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN (45540); CANADA (07400); RURAL ENVIRONMENTS (45040); URBAN ENVIRONMENTS (54940); CHILDHOOD (08750); ADOLESCENCE (00920) Ident.: family relations & discussion of TV programs & other factors, influence of TV heroes on social values, female vs male rural vs urban 10-11 vs 13-14 yr olds, US vs Canada Sect. Head.: 2840 (PSYCHOSOCIAL & PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT); 2700 (COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS) Y001011 142 71-30389 A methodology for the use of the Rorschach in clinical research. Blatt, Sidney J.; Berman, William H. Yale U Jrnl of Personality Assessment, 1984 Jun Vol 48(3) 226-239 CODEN: JNPABX ISSN: 00223891 Jrnl Ann.: 7112 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Rorschach protocols from 76 opiate addicts (mean age 7.6 yrs), 29 unemployed persons (mean age 24.9 yrs), and 24 psychiatric inpatients (mean age 21.5 yrs) were analazed using the conventional scoring technique, R. Holt's (1962, 1966, 1977) primary-secondary process analysis, the 1st author and B. A. Ritzler's (1974) measure of thought disorder, and the 1st author and colleagues' (1976) assesment of object concepts. Results indicate 7 basic factors that assess important dimensions on the Rorschach: degree of reality testing, primary experiential mode (action or ideation), degree of access to primitive modes of thought and the extent to which these modes are integrated effectively, degree of the investment in appropriate and inappropriate interpersonal relationships, and severity of pathological thinking. These 7 empirically independent, orthogonal factors were assessed by single variables that significantly differentiated opiate addicts and psychiatric patients and significantly correlated with independent estimates of ego functioning and development as evaluated in the Bellak Interview for Ego Functions and on the Loevinger Sentence Completion Test. (46 ref) Desc.: RORSCHACH TEST (44900); DRUG ADDICTION (15230); SCORING (TESTING) (45910); DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS (14160); PSYCHIATRIC PATIENTS (41460); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: Rorschach Test in clinical research, opiate addicts & unemployed persons & psychiatric inpatients Sect. Head.: 2200 (PSYCHOMETRICS); 3200 (PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS) Y001011 143 71-29951 The school: Liberator or censurer. Campbell-Smith, Mollie Scotch Oakburn Coll, Launceston, Australia Child Abuse & Neglect, 1983 Vol 7(3) 329-337 ISSN: 01452134 Jrnl Ann.: 7111 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. In this study presented at the Fourth International Congress on Child Abuse and Neglect in Paris, France, in September 1982, the author points out that for the last 20 yrs most schools have lagged in their adjustment to the full range of needs of students. They act as a censurer by dominating academic requirements, causing many students to fail; failing to meet the expressed needs of children; providing inadequate teacher training; giving too little timely help to children; having uncoordinated assistance within the school or with community agencies; and by not reducing peer abuse. The school can play a significant role in child development, but for the child with adjustment difficulties coherent assistance is rarely offered. The school can liberate by recognition of the needs of nonacademic children; recognition of the affective needs of all; providing affective training for selected teachers; giving appropriate surriculum time for a program in personal growth and social relationships; and developing a multidisciplinary community agency that interacts with the school. A model is proposed outlining how effective intervention will break and prevent the cycle of abusive behavior. This program proceeds sequentially through each grade. Basically it is one of effective student group interaction in the presence of a specially selected and trained group leader. Such a program contributes to change in school philosophy and increases the possibility of the child becoming a more adequate adult/parent. (French abstract) (10 ref) Desc.: SCHOOL ADJUSTMENT (45510); CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (8760); SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT (45610); STUDENTS (50340); PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS AND SYMPOSIA (40740); CHILDHOOD (0750) Ident.: role of school as facilitator of & empediment to development, students, paper presented at 4th International Congress on Child Abuse & Neglect Sect. Head.: 3560 (CLASSROOM DYNAMICS & STUDENT ADJUSTMENT & ATTITUDES) Y001011 144 71-29698 The therapeutic community: A current perspective. O'Brien, William B.; Biase, D. Vincent Daytop Village, New York, NY Jrnl of Psychoactive Drugs, 1984 Jan-Mar Vol 16(1) 9-21 CODEN: JPDRD3 ISSN: 02791072 Jrnl Ann.: 7111 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. The therapeutic community (TC) treatment experience is designed for those whose negative perspectives of self and society have been further damaged by chronic drug abuse and addiction. The TC treatment concept contends that addicion/abuse is a complex psychosocial problem, the solution of which requires dealing with the total person as well as etiological factors that are social, ethical, psychological, physiological, cultural, and existential in nature. It does not dismiss the potential of physiological influences but emphasizes instead a behavioral-social thrust as the primary therapeutic route to altering self-destructive abuse behaviors. The TC program's specific goals are to (1) eliminate the patient's drug-taking behavior; (2) assist the patient in responding to stress (personal and environmental) in a healthier manner; and (3) assist in readjusting and returning the patient to the outside community as a functioning, independent individual. The residents explore their own behavioral motivations and interpersonal relationships, clarify life goals, and move toward a greater sense of moral responsibility. Techniques used include behavioral modification, individual psychotherapy, intensive counseling, varied group therapy and encounter formats, and cognitive and informal input by peers, staff role models, and mental health professionals. Nationwide follow-up results and other applications of TC treatment modalities are also presented. (16 ref) Desc.: THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY (52640); DRUG REHABILITATION (15350) ; DRUG ADDICTION (15230); DRUG ABUSE (15220) Ident.: therapeutic community treatment experience, chronic drug abusers & addicts Sect. Head.: 3383 (DRUG & ALCOHOL REHABILITATION) Y001011 145 71-29482 Effect of middle ear pathology on selected psychoeducational measures following surgical treatment. Hutton, Jerry B. East Texas State U, Garland Perceptual & Motor Skills, 1983 Vol 57(3, Pt 2) 1095-1100 CODEN: PMOSAZ ISSN: 00315125 Jrnl Ann.: 7111 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. 24 children (aged 5 yrs 4 mo to 11 yrs 9 mo) who were surgically treated for pathology of the middle ear and 24 controls matched for age, sex, and ethnicity having histories without problems with ears or school were sompared on psychoeducational tests. Measures included the Slosson Intlligence Test, the PPVT, the Block Design subtest of the WISC--R, the Spelling subtest of the Wide Range Achivement Test, the Spelling and Reading Recognition subtests of the Peabody Individual Achievement Test, and the Goldman-Fristoe-Woodcock Test of Auditory Discrimination. The surgical group scored similarly to controls on 6 of the 8 tests but significantly lower on the PPVT and the Block Design subtest of the WISC--R. Although results lend support to the notion that pathology of the middle ear negatively affects learning abilities and achievement, the impact may be less when successful surgical intervention occurs. (15 ref) Desc.: SURGERY (507?0); INTELLIGENCE (25900); EAR DISORDERS (15740); ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT (00190); VERBAL ABILITY (55500); AUDITORY DISCRIMINATION (04630); PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN (40160); SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN (45540); CHILDHOOD (08750) Ident.: surgical treatment of middle ear pathology, psychoeducational performance, 5.3-11.8 yr olds Sect. Head.: 3370 (HEALTH CARE SERVICES) Y001011 146 71-29075 Psychological, hormonal, and weight disturbances in functional amenorrhea. Brown, Edward; Bain, Jerald; Lerner, Paul; Shaul, David Toronto General Hosp, Dept of Psychiatry, Canada Canadian Jrnl of Psychiatry, 1983 Dec Vol 28(8) 624-628 CODEN: CPAJAK ISSN: 00084824 Jrnl Ann.: 7111 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Studied psycholigical variables that might operate with hormonal changes in 17 young women (aged 19-31 yrs) with functional secondary amenorrhea. A high incidence of weight disturbance was found. Hormone assays demonstrated a diminution of hypothalamic-pituitary function in the underweight Ss. Ss were also administered a Rorschach and the MMPI after 4 wksof blood sampling was completed. Results reveal the prevalence of psychopathology with disorders of self-concept, confusion of body image, faulty mechanisms of defense in dealing with affects and impulses, and disturbances of interpersonal relationships. The onset of amenorrhea was often related to situations of stress. It is suggested that psychological factors were primary in the development of functional secondary amenorrhea. (French abstract (17 ref) Desc.: HUMAN FEMALES (23450); AMENORRHEA (02010); BODY WEIGHT (06520); HORMONES (23260); PSYCHOPATHOLOGY (41820); PSYCHODYNAMICS (41660); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: psychological & hormonal & weight disturbances, functional secondary amenorrhea, 19-37 yr old females Sect. Head.: 3290 (PHYSICAL & PSYCHOSOMATIC DISORDERS) Y001011 147 71-29004 Feelings and perceptions of parents of runaways. Spillane-Grieco, Eileen Rutgers U, Graduate School of Social Work, New Brunswick Child Welfare, 1984 Mar-Apr Vol 63(2) 159-166 ISSN: 00094021 Jrnl Ann.: 7111 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. 30 runaways, 29 of their mothers, and 14 of their fathers were administered the Barrett-Lennard Relationship Inventory to assess the feelings and perceptions of parents of adolescent runaways and the extent to which parents felt empathic understanding and positive regard from runaway children. Ss were also interviewed as to events contributing to the runaway incident. A matched group of nonrunaways served as controls. Findings show that 13 runaways were female, middle class, and age 15 yr. The majority of parents did not know why their children had run away, which demonstrated a lack of understandng between parents and runaways. 41 parents were eager to have their children return home; only 3 parents had run away as children. Parents and runaways reported low levels of empathy and positive regard; however, genuine concern was expressed by parents for their children. The present author concludes that the lack of empathy and positive regard reported by runaways was due more to lack of effective sommunication than to lack of genuine feeling. Parents and runaways were observed as being unable to express their affection. (10 ref) Desc.: RUNAWAY BEHAVIOR (45015); PARENTAL ATTITUDES (36620); PARENT CHILD COMMUNICATION (36580); ADOLESCENCE (00920); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: feelings & perceptions & attitudes toward their children, parents of adolescent runaways Sect. Head.: 3230 (BEHAVIOR DISORDERS & ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOR); 2950 (MARRIAGE & FAMILY) Y001011 148 71-28765 Perceived communication needs of developmentally delayed nonspeaking shildren. Meyers, Lawrence S.; Anderen, Colleen; Liddicoat, Catherine M. California State U, Sacramento Psychological Record, 1984 Win Vol 34(1) 55-68 CODEN: PYRCAI ISSN: 00332933 Jrnl Ann.: 7111 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. Communication needs of 25 7-21 yr old physically disabled, nonspeaking public school students were assessed using a job-analysis methodology. 20 of the Ss had cerebral palsy, and most communicated primarily through writing or alternative symbol systems. On the basis of 128 interviews with teachers, parents, therapists, and others who knew the Ss well, a questionnaire was developed on which a variety of potential messages and message topics were rated in terms of communication requirements. Responses to the questionnaires by 98 of the informants were factor analyzed, yielding 4 factors relating to interpersonal/academic content, recreational activities/special events, basic needs, and apperceptive content. The frequency with which messages were suggested during the interview phase is also reported. Implications for developing vocabularies for augmentative sommunication systems are discusse. (8 ref) Desc.: NEEDS (33180); COMMUNICATION DISORDERS (10533); INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION (26220); SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN (45540); HANDICAPPED (22220); ADOLESCENTS (00950); DELAYED DEVELOPMENT (13310); CHILDHOOD (08750); ADOLESCENCE (00920) Ident.: perceived communication needs, physically disabled nonspeaking 7-21 yr olds Sect. Head.: 3200 (PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS) Y001011 149 71-28622 Artistic creativity and interpersonal relationships across and within generations. Simonton, Dean K. U California, Davis Jrnl of Personality & Social Psychology, 1984 Jun Vol 46(6) 1273-1286 CODEN: JPSPB2 ISSN: 0022354 Jrnl Ann.: 7111 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. 772 artists from diverse historical periods were assessed for achieved eminence, and their relationships with other artists were gauged in terms of both quantity and quality. These social relationships could concern predecessors (paragons, masters, and parents), contemporaries (rivals sollaborators, associates, friends, copupils, and siblings), and successors (apprentices and admirers). Aggregate measures of group artistic activity (zeitgeist) were also defined for both contemporary and preceding generations. Five relationships--paragons, rivals, associates, apprentices, and admirers--emerged as the most consistent correlates of artistic eminence, although the aggregate measures provided useful predictors over and above the individual-level effects. The impact of the various interpersonal relationships was often moderated by the mean age difference between the artist and the fellow artists entering a given social interaction. For example, artistic eminence is a curvilinear inverted backward function of the mean artist-paragon age gap, in which the optimum point varies as a negative monotonic function of the number of paragons emulated. (22 ref) Desc.: INTERPERSONAL INTERACTION (26250); ARTISTS (03940); INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCES (26240); AGE DIFFERENCES (01360); CREATIVITY (12380); ADULTHOOD (01150); ACHIEVEMENT (00470) Ident.: interpersonal relationships with predecessors & sontemporaries & successors & age gap, creative achievement, artists Sect. Head.: 3020 (GROUP & INTERPERSONAL PROCESSES); 2740 (LITERATURE & ART) Y001011 150 71-28564 Whatever it is, don't call me one: Women students' attitudes toward feminism. Fox, Margery; Auerbach, Doris Fairligh Dickinson U, Teaneck International Jrnl of Women's Studies, 1983 Sep-Oct Vol 6(4) 352-362 ISSN: 07038240 Jrnl Ann.: 7111 Lang.: ENG. Doc. Type: JRNL ART. A comparison of women students' attitudes toward feminism and the women's movement at 2 colleges was undertaken to test the hypothesis that feminism is a function of social class. A questionnaire was devised and administered to approximately 100 Ss at each of the institutions (a coed college and a women's college), which represent opposite ends of the spectrum of social slass as measured by the sociological variables of education, occupation, and income. Results support the hypothesis, showing that favorable attitudes toward feminism correlated positively with higher social class. There was, however an unexpectedly large number of negative responses at the women's school that suggested an undercurrent of antifeminism in an educational institution known for its support of women's causes. Results suggest that feminism is strongly linked to developmental stages of the life cycle. It may be an experiential phenomenon that takes hold in women after some have fulfilled either what they consider their basic mission in life of marriage and childbirth, after they have realized the difficulties of bridging interpersonal relationships and career objectives, or after they have been disillusioned by sexism in the working world. (9 ref) Desc.: FEMINISM (19585); SOCIAL CLASS (48120); COLLEGE STUDENTS (10320); SEX ROLE ATTITUDES (46935); STUDENT ATTITUDES (50300); ADULTHOOD (01150) Ident.: social class, attitudes toward feminism, females from coed vs women's college Sect. Head.: 29?0 (PSYCHOSEXUAL BEHAVIOR & SEX ROLES)