Research has demonstrated the importance of relatedness perceptions to self-determined motivation in physical education. Therefore, studies have begun to examine the social factors contributing to feelings of relatedness. The purpose of this study was to examine teacher (perceived emotional support) and peer (acceptance, friendship quality)…

The article outlines the "sociology of acceptance" in a review of sociocultural perspectives on deviance and identification of four sentiments expressed by people in relationships with people who have mental retardation: family, religious commitment, humanitarian sentiments, and feelings of friendship. (Author/DB)

This monograph contains papers presented at a symposium on the values, goals and career concepts of youth. The first article discusses cognitive personality theory which maintains that all behavior is a judgmental process carried out upon stimuli which impinge upon the organism. Major issues in general behavior theory are presented followed by a…