The two studies presented in this dissertation provide an understanding of young adults' perspective financial socialization processes and how the experiences influence a conceptualization of financial well-being and their choice of romantic relationship status (Study 1: N = 31, Study 2: N = 549). Study 1 has adapted Gudmunson and Danes' (2011)…

Recreation is a cluster of human experiences of great range and subtlety, which shape who a person is. Twenty interviews with people who recount their most memorable recreation moments are offered. While the experiences vary, the value of self-discovery through risk taking, dream attainment, and deeper communication are constant. (MT)

Research supported by Grant GS-951 from the National Science Foundation.

This article is based on the author's doctoral dissertation completed at the University of Florida.

"Ripples", the first of these two companion publications, catalogs the group of 36 quarter hour films which collectively go by the same title. The films are designed to help five-to-seven year-old children build human values, increase aesthetic sensitivity, and understand themselves and their chaning world. They emphasize…

Presents a theory of friendship based on a conception of self that regards a central motive to be the person's concern for the well-being of one's self. Considers several facets of friendship growth, change, and rewards. (JMF)

Concerned with building communication bridges, the author discusses some motivating forces: praise; promotion, or enabling people to grow; professional growth; pure pleasure in simple things; privacy; and the power to do good. Presented at meeting of I.A.P.P.W., Detroit, 1970. (CJ)

Our capacity to provide food and shelter is freeing us from the constant burden of keeping the wolf away from the door. We are increasingly able to give our attention to other values. This type of sufficiency provides time and circumstances for developing intimate relationships. Intimate relationships are characterized by revelation of one's…

An affirmation of the study of interpersonal communication in order to acquire good values and a sane self-identity. (CH)

This article examines the many new group movements to increase personal awareness and adjustment to life, pointing out their values and warning of possible misuse. (JD)

The purpose of this paper is to suggest that attitudes toward others, as well as attitudes of others, may play a role in self-image development. Data analysis from a cross-sectional sampling clarifies and measures self esteem, perceived self, and interpersonal valuation. (Author/KM)

Explicates the theoretical position that independence and interdependence are inseparable dimensions of self-development in all cultures and that self-development occurs through social interactions shaped by cultural values. Individualism-collectivism classify two multidimensional cultural value systems that shape different routes and goals of…

This paper describes the organization and implementation of 16 seminars on the subject of developing the potentials inherent in the individuals involved. The stated goals of this group project for teacher corps interns are: (1) identify and use personal strengths and potential in many areas; (2) understand achievement patterns and the way in which…

Survey findings indicate that the religious value structure of students does not change radically during their freshman year of college. Freshman students seem to be in a process of examining and clarifying their religious views, and some are exploring social opportunities rather than placing emphasis on religious practice. (Author)