A nationwide survey of over 3,000 grade 11 students (approximately equal numbers of males and females) representing major urban areas in all ten provinces was undertaken to obtain baseline data on access to and usage of computers in each of three categories--recreational, nonrecreational home usage, and school--and to test a "manifold…

A study examined gender and the practice of public relations in Canada, investigation whether there are gender differences in: (1) structural factors such as practitioner roles, salaries, and job satisfaction; (2) participation in management decision-making; and (3) methods of decision-making, particularly in the area of program evaluation. A…

Examines the relationship between adolescent self-esteem and smoking among a large cohort (n=3,567) of adolescents between the 6th and 10th grades. Findings suggest that self-esteem may be a factor in the smoking behavior of female adolescents in grades six through eight, but not for males in any grade. This suggests that females may have…

Constructed two surveys identical in counseling needs assessed, but different in whether students were asked to assess their own counseling needs or those of students in general. There was a high positive correlation between the counseling priorities indicated by the two surveys. (Author/KS)

A fall 1989 study measured the extent to which American educational administration junior faculty were mentored and explored mentoring differences between female and male survey respondents. The study was replicated in winter 1990, when Canadian educational administration professors were queried. The American study systematically surveyed 236 out…

The data supports the hypothesis that the development of political orientation varies with sex, age, and socioeconomic background. (Author/DE)

A follow-up study of sociology graduates of a Canadian university indicates that most continue their education, usually in schools of education or social work. Many, especially women, become teachers; many work in social welfare agencies. Work status, attitudes towards sociology, comparisons with graduates from other disciplines, and background…

Results of an attitude survey completed by 273 regular class teachers in British Columbia indicated cautiously positive attitudes toward the effects of mainstreaming on regular children, exceptional children, and classroom teachers. Differences on specific teacher-related variables were noted (e.g., females expressed more positive attitudes, high…

Examines the attitudes toward wife abuse in a sample of Muslim women and men in Canada and whether thos e attitudes were influenced by self-esteem. Reveals that Muslim women and men did not differ on levels of self-esteem, but their attitudes were related to self-esteem, and Muslim men had more lenient attitudes toward wife abuse. (CMK)

The 1978 employment situation of Canadian men and women who earned college degrees in 1976 was studied through a survey of 92,399 respondents. Tables, charts, and brief narratives are presented on the following areas: educational and social characteristics, motivation, employment history, employment status, relationship af job to education, nature…

A study investigated the diversity of reading behaviors reported by 3,354 middle-aged (45-64) and older (65 and older) Canadian readers in response to a questionnaire on reading habits. The study coupled the amount of time spent reading with a "breadth" score based on the variety and frequency of books read. Based on the subjects' time…

Explores differences in labor market experiences between male and female journalism graduates (from 1976, 1982, and 1986) in Canada. Investigates occupations entered after graduation, income, time spent in various labor market activities, and job and salary satisfaction. Finds minimal gender-based differences. (SR)

In 2000, a government-supported foundation called Careers the Next Generation (CNG) in Alberta, Canada, began coordinating summer internships for high school students in information and computer technology (ICT). The participating firms represented a mix of large and small private and public organizations in high-tech and other industries in the…

Trends in ethnicity and gender in relation to varying measures of educational achievement found in the Canadian censuses of 1921 and 1981 are examined. It is argued that despite some problems, census data can be used to discern aggregate trends over time that qualify many contemporary myths. (MSE)

Analyzes student survey results from Canada's first national, large-scale assessment of school literacy for explanations of gender differences in reading and writing skills found in this and other recent Canadian large-scale assessments. Explores English-Canadian adolescents' literacy preferences, attitudes, and practices. Offers five models that…