THE PROBLEMS OF PROVIDING MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS FOR RURAL AREAS MAY BE DIVIDED INTO TWO SECTIONS. IN THE FIRST SECTION, THE PROVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO RURAL POPULATIONS, A REVIEW OF FEDERAL LEGISLATION PERTAINING TO MENTAL HEALTH LEADS TO THE CONCLUSION THAT REGULATIONS WERE WRITTEN FOR URBAN AREAS TO THE EXCLUSION OF RURAL AREAS. FOR…

WHILE ORGANIZED RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR RURAL YOUTH IN NORTH CAROLINA, THE AMOUNT OF PARTICIPATION BY THIS GROUP IS QUITE LIMITED. SOME OF THESE OPPORTUNITIES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH THE EFFORTS OF 4-H, SINCE A PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS THE DEVELOPMENT OF RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL PARTICIPATION. TO…

A STUDY CONDUCTED IN 1948 ACCUMULATED THE MIGRATION EXPECTATIONS AND BACKGROUND CHARACTERISTICS OF 157 SENIORS FROM 9 RURAL HIGH SCHOOLS IN NORTH CENTRAL IOWA. THESE SAME RESPONDENTS WERE REINTERVIEWED IN 1956 AND AGAIN IN 1967 (152 AND 143 RESPECTIVELY RESPONDED FOR THE 2ND AND 3RD INTERVIEWS), CONCERNING THEIR MIGRATION PERFORMANCES AT THOSE…

This paper, presented at the annual meeting of the Rural Sociological Society at Iowa State University, August, 1961, describes a study of the relation of Morman religious values and the desire to attend college. Interviews were held with 287 high school age boys and girls living in three central Utah counties which had a high concentration (91%)…

Eight papers on rural sociology which were presented at the 1969 annual meeting of the Association of Southern Agricultural Workers are included in this volume. Titles of the papers are "A Regional, Longitudinal Study of Family Adjustments in Low-Income Areas of the South" by Charles L. Cleland, University of Tennessee; "Inter-State…

Institute IV of a series of training institutes for vocational and related personnel in rural areas focused on increasing the social mobility potential of disadvantaged rural youth and adults by providing opportunities for improving occupational entry and advancement. Specific objectives of the institute were to offer participants opportunities…

Comparison of 57 rural adolescents choosing agriculture careers with 474 who did not shows that (1) more males than females chose agriculture; (2) parents of students choosing agriculture were less likely to have high school education; (3) students whose fathers worked in service/labor/farming or who had lower socioeconomic status were more likely…

This report examines program integration as a way to improve the delivery of rural human services in Pennsylvania. A panel of policymakers, human services providers, and representatives of state agencies identified barriers to effective rural human services delivery and generated policy recommendations. Most county-based human services in…

EFFECTIVE REHABILITATION AND TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR DELINQUENTS REQUIRE CLOSE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS AMONG LOCAL, COUNTY, AND STATE AGENCIES. THE JUVENILE COURT IS THE KEY AGENCY BUT HAS BEEN INEFFECTIVE BECAUSE OF LACK OF SUFFICIENT AND SKILLED SOCIAL WORKERS. THE SERVICES OF PROFESSIONALLY STAFFED SOCIAL AGENCIES ARE PARTICULARLY LACKING IN RURAL…

The purpose of a planned career education program was to provide rural students in grades seven through ten a variety of experiences and knowledges which would form a basis for future educational and occupational choices. The program explores occupational models in the home, family, and local community; occupational choices available in the State…

The 28 papers in the proceedings are separated into 7 categories according to the session at which they were presented at the annual meeting. The areas of rural life covered by the papers are youth, rural development in the 1970's, population, social change, race and culture, community and community development, and ecology and environment. (PS)

This paper presents a framework for assessing the economic and social costs of drug abuse in rural areas. The first section considers definitions for three key sets of concepts: (1) what is rural, the great diversity within rural contexts, and how to distinguish rural from urban; (2) the nature of social costs, as they affect communities as well…

Analyzed the relationship between elements of child welfare and an index of social well-being in Minnesota counties. Found that all except two rural counties and only two urban counties had negative social well-being scores. Counties with low social well-being scores tended to have larger numbers of child welfare recipients. Findings suggest that…

Violence exposure among rural youths is a significant public health problem, yet little research has been conducted on violence in this setting. This study explored rural youths' direct and indirect experience of violence in the neighborhood, school, and home. The author used hierarchical regression analyses to explore youth violence exposure,…

This annual report highlights a strategic plan focusing on issues that shape the changing future of agriculture and rural communities, and describes 1992 programs. The strategic plan addresses the following priority areas: (1) globalization; (2) environmental issues; (3) new technologies; (4) consumer issues; (5) role of agricultural institutions;…