A test instrument for assessing the preferences medical students show for six value categories (aesthetic, economic, political, religious, social, and theoretical) was developed using a case-study approach. Validation was by comparison of medical ethics and general values in nonmedical students. Further research on the social values category is…

A study of college students showed the more supportive students were about the right of people to commit suicide, the more anxious they felt about death, the less strongly they were committed to a religion, and the more seriously they had thought about committing suicide. (Author)

Examines the ways in which television situation comedies exploit, yet contain, the feminist movement. (DD)

Assessed sexual attitudes and behavior of incoming college freshmen at a large eastern university in 1972, 1983, and 1987. Data suggest that students are becoming more liberal in their sexual behavior as well as in some of their attitudes. (TE)

Examines the basic ethical and moral values of public relations practitioners, emphasizing the sender in the communication process. Finds that the structure of moral values in the North American public relations person includes the influences of socio-economics, religion, social responsibility, and finances. (MS)

A college course is described which incorporates sociocultural perspectives to help the understanding of human movement phenomena. Ways in which games, sports, and recreational activities reinforce and effect change in cultural values and patterns of behavior are examined. These patterns reveal the value of physical activities to society in…

Argues that achieving the objectives of moral education (e.g., enabling students to learn how to govern themselves and exercise moral autonomy) requires consideration of both subjective and objective aspects of moral matters. Discusses Mordecai Nisan's concept of moral balance, with respect to conflict resolution. Applies the model in a discussion…

This article uses the work of three writers (D. Snauwaert, M. Apple, N. Warehime) to explore how cultural groups should be recognized in politics in democratic societies. Arguing that sustaining dialog is vital to addressing fundamental issues in a democracy, the paper explores education, values, the value and nature of democracy, democratic…

Suggests that modern science adopts materialist strategies toward relationships between empirical data and theory because of an elective affinity between such strategies and a certain outlook on the control of nature. Claims that, when the roles of social values and cognitive values are kept distinct, sound theory acceptance can still be…

Criticizes Hugh Lacey's use of the term "materialist" when describing materialist strategies used during structuralist explanation in scientific practice. Examines the grounds for supposing an affinity between these strategies and the growing subordination of human values to the attractions of technological transformations of nature.…

Suggests that Hugh Lacey's example of a clear-cut distinction between material and social constraints or possibilities in the Green Revolution is misleading. Proposes a material analysis of the control situation placed within the material framework of the social structure within which the control system is employed. (Author/WRM)

Lends further depth to arguments put forth by Hugh Lacey. Addresses the allegation made by the indigenous science movement that violence is evident in the control of nature because science is inherently violent--a charge which, if not refuted, undermines the claim that science is neutral. Considers the shortcomings of a school science curriculum…

Responds to criticisms of the previous article, "Scientific Understanding and the Control of Nature." Clarifies themes in the first article and reaffirms the significance of distinguishing between cognitive and social values to gain a better grasp of scientific understanding. (Author/WRM)

Using the Measure of Moral Orientation and the Student Developmental Task and Lifestyle Assessment, the effect of moral orientation and gender on traditional-aged college students' psychosocial development was investigated. Limitations and implications of the study are discussed. (Author/GCP)

Investigates how higher education can harness leadership potential of students from diverse backgrounds. Presents pluralistic leadership framework to engage a diverse student body, including: (1) negotiating contingent leadership model that is reevaluated by community as a whole; (2) selecting values to associate with the model; (3) negotiating…