Describes the human relations approach to problem solving as an approach which emphasizes the expression of personal feelings by participants as essential to resolution of problems. (HMV)

Describes a method of teaching a unit on the Great Depression and the New Deal. The author contacted a local nursing home for anyone interested in sharing recollections of the 1930s. The respondent, a retired chiropractor, proved an interesting and delightful resource. The author notes that students and visitor profited from the interaction. (KC)

A critical review of demographic trends and the research literature suggests a transition from relationships based upon obligation to those voluntarily assumed and maintained by aged parents and their adult offspring. (Author)

Shows that older women are likely to seek mates through the less conventional modes of mate selection and that regardless of the mode of selection, women are consistently disadvantaged. This inequality is attributed to persistence of age preferences in favor of men. (Author)

The question of "rights" is crucial to any group of institutionalized people as they feel they have lost their freedom. This group was developed to meet the needs of some angry, aggressive, acting out residents in the facility. It is clear that this discussion tapped some deep-rooted feelings and fears. (Author)

Studied 677 elderly residents of the Boston metropolitan area to assess the effects of the presence of adult children on elderly parents' relationships. Contrary to expectations, found no effect on elderly parents' marital conflict, even when age, educational attainment, health, and gender were controlled. Marital conflict was, however, strongly…

Reviewed seven recent studies from three gerontological journals to examine academic performance, attitudes, and social relations in intergenerational college classes. Results confirmed the ability of older students to perform well in mixed classrooms and generally supported the concept of intergenerational classes. (JAC)

Family involvement is compared with friendship and neighboring to determine which has a greater impact upon the personal morale of the 409 elderly widows who were surveyed. Contact with family members, does little to elevate morale, while friendship-neighboring is clearly related to less loneliness and worry. (Author)

A study examined the relationship between older adults' motivations to participate in outdoor adventure experiences and their retirement status. Surveys of 782 adults over 55 years old participating in 72 outdoor adventure programs found that although there were several significant differences in motivation based on retirement status, the overall…

A study of Black retirees found that interpersonal relationships are of primary importance as a source of satisfaction during retirement, with the family playing a vital role. Economic conditions, health, and emotional concerns were cited most frequently as sources of dissatisfaction. (Author/MJL)

Interpersonal networks of 56 residents in a home for the aged were studied before and after relocation. Close primary relationships were associated with successful adjustment to relocation as measured by changes in life satisfaction, degree of physical infirmity, psychological deterioration and agitation. (Author)

Investigated whether elementary pupils stereotype older people, especially by sex. Photographs were shown to students, who were then asked to describe the person. Students selected more negative adjectives to describe photographs of older persons, especially older men. Found boys much less willing to associate with the elderly. (Author/JAC)

Higher status was associated with greater life satisfaction, but not all status factors correlated with life satisfaction. Different status factors correlated with life satisfaction depending on the older person's involvement in organizations. The negative effects of status inconsistency were not stronger among those experiencing recent traumatic…

Seven older adults and 20 occupational therapy students participated in book discussions. Focus groups and journal analysis indicated that discussions helped develop rapport and relational links between book topics and participants' experiences. Reciprocal learning expanded each generation's perceptions of the other. (Contains 22 references.) (SK)

Preadolescents, college students, middle-aged adults, and older adults described a problem and a goal for solving that problem. Interpersonal elements of problem descriptions and goals were coded. Interpersonal elements of problems were most salient for females and middle-aged adults. Subjects reported interpersonal goals when other people were…