Warns about what to avoid in cross-cultural business communication research. Recommends a few topics that need empirical investigation, not anecdotal treatment. (SR)

Responds to previous article on supervision of beginning and advanced graduate students of counseling and psychotherapy (Ronnestad and Skovholt, 1993). Assesses usefulness of developmental model in understanding and evaluating supervisory process and compares differences between Norway and United States in supervisory practice. (NB)

Two or more types of suicide may be distinguished by a given culture. Gender differences in the cultural construction of suicide options are examined. Ethnographic and historical data from Native Americans of the Great Plains, Muslim societies in Southeast Asia, and tribal societies of the Amazon area are analyzed. (Author/EMK)

Asserts that cross-cultural comparison serves a crucial function as a final test of paradigms emerging from intracultural studies of child and adolescent adjustment and maladjustment. Argues that cross-cultural research's doorkeeper function is best performed when a wide range of cultures is sampled, for which core beliefs are measured directly…

Examines approaches which have been successful in creating a humorous atmosphere in a Montessori class for 2- and 3-year olds, and reviews research findings with various ages and cross-cultural comparisons that contribute to an understanding of the role of humor in children's natural development. (Author)

Introduces three articles that appear in this issue on universalism and multiculturalism. Describes the articles as having moved beyond the debate of multiculturalism and universalism by accepting that all systems of knowledge about nature are embedded within the context of a cultural group. (SAH)

This paper addresses the question of how can teachers promote an interreligious dialogue at a "grassroots" level. The document suggests teaching about another religion, such as Buddhism, as a belief system while deepening the students' understanding of their own religious traditions. After expressing concerns that the issues may be too complex and…

Compares the business activities of Filipino and Korean immigrants based on census data and other published materials. Formulates hypotheses for differences between these groups based on the following factors: (1) value systems, (2) ethnic resources, (3) level of industrial and business development of home country, and (4) trade relations with the…

Differences in cognitive structure are approached through consideration of cartesian and non-cartesian knowing. Figuration and configuration are described as two layers of cartesian knowing leading to the third layer, the cognitive structure. Knowing in general is then discussed, with comments on learning in another culture, Botswana. (MNS)

Recounts experiences with psychologists, educators, and researchers in the Soviet Union while conducting live counseling sesssions with Soviet citizens to demonstrate the person-centered approach. Reflects that Soviet professionals have needs and concerns similar to those of psychologists and educators in the United States. (Author)

The strengths and weaknesses of both the qualitative and quantitative approaches to classroom research are examined. The qualitative approach, with some modification of objectives and reporting, is recommended as essential to cross-cultural classroom research. Interdisciplinary team research is also advocated. (MSE)

Examines orientations of youth in the United States and Taiwan towards politics and international affairs. Provides insight into the students' international interest, knowledge, and information and their opinions on international conflicts and cooperation. (Author/BSR)

Reports the impressions of an 11th-grade world cultures teacher who visited European Russia and Uzbekistan in August, 1985. Ten major impressions are detailed, among them are (1) the poverty, (2) the sloppiness, (3) the pervasive presence of Lenin, and (4) the cultural importance of the Babushka, the Russian word for grandmother. (JDH)

Characterizes American folk wisdom about the teaching of moral behavior. Compares the moral education offered in the Soviet Union, Japan, and India. Reviews Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development and concludes with speculations on the moral development role of religion, autonomy, and the environment. (JDH)

McCauley and Colberg described a theory of transportability and provided data to demonstrate the feasibility of their approach. It is argued that the transportability notion resembles earlier cross cultural work and does not add new insights into cross cultural comparison. Their statistical checks do not preclude the possibility of bias.…