Briefly reviews history of social science data processing and argues that most social science computing has involved adapting technologies developed in other disciplines. Shows how changing computer technology shapes social science data collection and analysis techniques. Concludes that the nature of the microcomputer may again encourage…

Highlights findings from the National Science Foundation's "1982 Postcensal Survey of Natural and Social Scientists and Engineers." Indicates that, from 1972 to 1982, employment of scientists and engineers increased 4 percent per year. However, these employment gains do not reflect the picture for chemists or chemical engineers. (JN)

Examines changes in employment, unemployment, and hours of work in manufacturing, with particular focus on the five major metal-using and producing industries which are particularly sensitive to economic cycles. (SK)

Results of a West Virginia survey of sexual abuse of children challenge popular myths about child molestation. The danger of trauma caused by medical treatment is pointed out, intervention guidelines are provided, and social indicators of acute and chronic molestation are listed. (Author/RH)

Many technically-trained managers become stranded halfway up the corporate chain of advancement at mid-career. This article discusses efforts companies may take to open new pathways for these individuals. (Author/RE)

Discusses the successful educational media course in library instruction at Miami University, Ohio, and presents the results of a survey of the educational background and previous library instruction of students taking the course. A copy of the questionnaire is appended. (RBF)

Presents a model to rewrite existing competency statements in standardized format to eliminate nonspecific, confounded, and missing competencies. Examples of the application of the model are given. (Author)

Students in an experimental research design course were trained in survey research and gerontology by interviewing older adults, keeping a journal, completing statistical analysis and research reporting exercises, and presenting conference-style poster sessions. (SK)

More than half of the 10 million workers who switched occupations in 1986 did so because of better pay, working conditions, or advancement opportunities; however, about 1 in 8 workers changed occupations because they lost their previous jobs. (Author)

Explains the George Gallup Youth Survey and its history of devotion since 1977 to the study of American teenagers. States that information provided by Gallup has been gathered in surveys of adolescents regarding all manners of things affecting their lives. Discusses the importance of Gallup YOUTHviews polls in a high school journalism class and in…

Philip Kendall's (1997) editorial encouraged authors in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology (JCCP) to report effect sizes and clinical significance. The present authors assessed the influence of that editorial--and other American Psychological Association initiatives to improve statistical practices--by examining 239 JCCP articles…

In a background report and five appendices, this fact sheet reviews the automation status of state child support enforcement programs, giving particular attention to the status of automation efforts, state and federal officials' views, and reasons for progress or lack of progress. Information was obtained primarily by telephone interviews of…

Susan Young, wife of the chancellor of the University of California at Los Angeles, is seen as the quintessential college president's spouse, choosing to devote herself to her husband's job. She believes the female spouses of college presidents deserve more recognition and was instrumental in pressing for spouses' benefits. (MLW)

Providing child care for employees will become increasingly important. In nationwide survey of four-year institutions, nearly three-quarters of the 73 institutions that responded said they contributed in some way to child care for their students and employees. (MLW)

Lists in tabular form job requirements, work environment, and other characteristics of 19 major groups of occupations. (CH)