A body of literature has increased our understanding of ethnic identity formation among ethnic minorities, but there remains a dearth of research focused on the ethnic identity formation of biethnic adolescents. Biethnic adolescents are likely to have unique experiences related to ethnicity that significantly alter the course of their ethnic…

Our culture discourages male friendships by taboos against intimacy and vulnerability, homophobia and competition. Men need to learn to communicate more honestly, become more involved with their home and children and be more open to changing sex roles. (JAC)

Explores the meaning of adoptive identity, and the sense of who one is as an adoptive person; then looks at identity within the context of recent social changes. Considers three contexts of intrapsychic, family environment, and contexts beyond the family (i.e., relationships with friends, connection to community). Discusses implications for…

Analyzes explanations for the increasingly common nature of remarriage after divorce. Describes six developmental tasks which are faced by persons approaching the status passage from divorced to remarried. Discusses emotional, psychic, community, parental, economic, and legal stations of remarriage. (Author)

Discusses public programs related to maternal employment including Aid to Families with Dependent Children. Reports on economic and social forces which discourage employment of mothers outside the home. Describes programs dealing with barriers to maternal employment. (RC)

Reviews literature, including a definition of child maltreatment, characteristics of maltreated children, rating of incidence, and approaches to understanding child maltreatment. Suggests several strategies for treatment and intervention, with special attention given to one model program which provides treatment for entire families. (Author/RC)