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Chafetz, Janet S.; And Others – Social Work, 1974
Little has been written on the subject of female homosexuality, and the research that does exist is frequently biased and founded on myths that are sexist in nature. The authors present preliminary findings of a study based on a nonclinical sample group of lesbians. (Author)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Females, Homosexuality, Lesbianism

Polansky, Norman A.; Williams, David P. – Social Work, 1978
This study questions whether social workers reflect a middle-class bias in establishing the standards by which they judge child neglect. Results suggest that a surprising unity of opinion exists among social workers, working-class mothers, and middle-class mothers in defining adequate child care. (Author)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Child Care, Child Neglect, Middle Class Standards

Macht, Mary W.; And Others – Social Work, 1977
Will high morale among prison inmates result in low rates of recidivism? This study explores the hypothesis that inmate morale may be an indicator of the effectiveness of prison programs. It is based on an instrument devised by the authors to measure morale. (Author)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Attitudes, Correctional Institutions, Institutional Research