Assessed a random sample of 102 female students from a small private college concerning levels of individuation, intimacy, intimidation, parental triangulation, and personal authority. These concepts formed the construct of Personal Authority and were tested regarding their relationship to self-esteem, physical health, and college adjustment.…

Examined what types of aggressive behaviors are learned from an individual's social environment in a sample of 14 college students who were Vietnam veterans and 66 non-Vietnam veterans and nonveteran students. Results indicated assault is clearly one aggressive behavior that increases with exposure to aggressive life experience. (JAC)

Proposes a conceptual framework based on attachment theory and parenting styles typology for examining the relationship between family context variables and the development of self-regulation skills. Also presents initial findings from a study of the parental practices and values associated with academic self-regulation in college students.…

Examined whether structural intactness of family and/or perceived family conflict was related to young adult adjustment as assessed by measures of ego identity and psychological distress. Findings from 285 undergraduates revealed statistically significant relationship between family conflict and adjustment. There was no significant association…

Assessed father role and family environment for sexual learning as indicated by measures of affection, parent rapport, and discussion in a sample of 182 college students. Results indicated the pattern most conducive to healthy sexual learning was that in which both parents shared equal responsibility for discipline. (JAC)

The interactive model of synchrony in early parent-child relationships has suggested that a mutual and responsive interaction between the child and the caretaker is essential to the child's development of secure attachment, sense of autonomy, and social competence. A lifespan view of development allows the concept of synchrony to be extended to…

Investigated the effects of maternal employment on female adolescents. Comparisons of personal relationships within the family context showed that daughters of nonemployed mothers had a closer relationship with their fathers, perceived them as happier and more friendly, and experienced less anger and tension in the home. (Author/NB)

Male freshmen (n=268) in Brazil responded to a questionnaire concerning aspects of their sexuality from the onset of adolescence, including physical changes and attitudes. The quality of the relationship established with parents and the possibilities for dialogue about sex in the family circle were also surveyed. (JPS)

Compared economically dependent college students (N=20) with independent nonstudents (N=20) to assess the impact of prolonged student status. Results of a test battery showed prolonged student status appeared to (1) foster emotional dependence; (2) negatively affect achievement of identity but not self-esteem; and (3) retard vocational identity…

Compared the academic perceptions and beliefs of liberal and conservative college students (N=460). Analysis of survey results showed liberals demanded more student participation and espoused more academic alienation. Liberals also evaluated the university academic environment more critically and perceived greater real-ideal discrepancies in…

Individuals from substance-abusing family environments have been found to suffer from low self-esteem, depression, anger, and a variety of acting-out behaviors. An investigation of the differences between incarcerated juveniles from substance-abusing families and those from non-substance-abusing families indicates significant differences in family…

Investigates potential ethnic differences between Hispanic and Angelo-American college freshman that may increase their risk of drinking and problem behaviors in an attempt to understand Hispanic's low college retention rate. Findings identified key family, social, personality, and problem behaviors associated with students' retention rates and…

Recorded menstruation information among 305 young women in India, assessing the differences between those who did and did not have knowledge of menstruation prior to menarche. Those with prior knowledge considered menarche to be a normal physiological function and had a higher rate of regularity, lower rate of dysmenorrhea, and earlier onset of…

This case study of families of normal private preparatory school students and families of substance abusing/mood disordered students examines the relationship between substance abuse and mood disorders and the following factors: parental marital discord, degree of family satisfaction, and family problem-solving styles. Results showed that all…