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Carey, John C.; And Others – Journal of College Student Development, 1988
Examined whether peak alert time is related to compatibility for college roommates. Data from 66 male pairs and from 55 female pairs of roommates revealed that pairs who were similar on self-reported peak circadian alertness had higher levels of rapport. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: College Students, Dormitories, Higher Education, Individual Differences

Carey, John C.; And Others – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1988
Evaluated a short form of the Roommate Rapport Scale that would maintain the scale's reliability and eliminate potentially objectionable items using students (N=320) who resided in dormitories. Results showed the short form to be reliable and unidimensional. (ABL)
Descriptors: College Students, Dormitories, Higher Education, On Campus Students
Carey, John C.; And Others – Journal of College Student Personnel, 1986
No relationship was found between personality type similarity and relationship satisfaction in male college roommates. A sex difference in compatibility factors is suggested. (Author)
Descriptors: College Students, Dormitories, Higher Education, Interpersonal Relationship