The number of children and adult women known to have experienced an incestuous relationship is growing. Clinical case studies, systematic empirical case studies, and comparative empirical studies have been conducted to examine the effects of incest. Although few studies have been able to directly connect psychological and relational problems of…

This study designed and tested the Relationship Self Inventory (RSI) intended to measure the self-descriptive value of Gilligan's "connected self-in-relation-to-others" model. Gilligan's research indicates that the formation of self based on connection with others and an orientation to care (connected self) is associated primarily with…

Examines assertions that the self-concepts of Afro-Americans are deterministic and fatalistic, focusing upon the Afro-American woman, drawing extensively upon the notions of symbolic interaction; and assesses the role of white American society in the self-conceptions of black women. (Author/JM)

This paper presents some of the findings of a survey of feminists seeking to answer three basic questions about women's education. The questions guiding the research were: (1) What do feminist women perceive as important aspects of an education for women which promotes the development of their potentials? (2) What aspects of their schooling…

This paper is an account of content and development of the programs and services of the University of British Columbia, Centre for Continuing Education's Women's Resources Centre. The centre is designed to meet the needs of adult women who wish to move toward emotional and economic self-sufficiency. An educational, learning skills approach is used…

All the articles of this journal discuss assertion training. The purpose of assertion training, the role of trainers, specific procedures for performing assertion training, and approaches to specific groups, such as women or the aged, are discussed. (EJT)

An Analysis of responses to the Spence-Helmreich Attitudes Toward Women Scale by the Loevinger-Wessler Stages of ego development is presented in this article. The ANOVA results show a clear trend for attitude scores of women to increase toward equality and choice as their ego stage increases. (Author)

Personality changes in a sample of 49 women physicians were measured by psychological tests and interview procedures. They suggested greater effectiveness in work and achievements, more introspection, more certainty about goals, more awareness and acceptance of traditional role demands, and less striving for success and need to impress others.…

We cannot accurately speak of women and men in general. Each one of us is a human being before being 'man' or 'woman.' And each one of us, man or woman, has roles and functions to fulfill, individually, inter-individually and socially. Here is where the differences begin. These are most emphatically not differences in value, only differences in…

Investigated factors related to personal and professional development in mature (age 35 and over) reentry women graduates. Showed that support from classmates and desire for intellectual stimulation were equally good predictors of perceived personal development and that desire for career identity was the only predictor of perceived professional…

Women bring distinct needs to adventure experiences and a unique perspective that would be beneficial if incorporated in all facets of outdoor experiential education. By labeling myths that impede our realization of gender differences, we begin to ensure that outdoor adventure will be a positive, holistic experience for women. (JHZ)

A case study of peasant women, based on oral accounts of 40 married Italian Piedmontese peasants who lived during the Industrial Revolution, examines their relationships in everyday life and in society. The impact of puberty, marriage, and childbirth on relationships among women is discussed. (AM)

The self-actualization of 167 women who lived in the Martha Cook (MC) dormitory of the University of Michigan (1950-1970) was compared to that of a group of Ivy League men researched in another study. In addition, two groups of MC women were compared to each other to identify differences which might explain why some self-actualized while other did…

Describes a qualitative study of the career development of 18 prominent, high achieving African American-Black and White women in the United States. Presents a model, with five major components, that was generated from the career development of the participants and was grounded in their experiences. Discusses implications of the study. (RJM)

This study investigated factors affecting lifespan achievement as perceived by 16 gifted women from 15 countries outside the United States. Results indicated that the gifted women shared personal characteristics of determination, willingness to take risks, and a will to achieve their goals. Eight positive coping strategies are described.…