Related annual variations in United States suicide rates between 1972 and 1978 to annual variations in church attendance of representative subpopulations of the United States (N=1,500). Results supported the general hypothesis that religiosity deters suicide. (LLL)

Introduces some themes and concepts in feminist cultural studies through a dialogue. Concentrates on gender and race and identifies several problems for cultural studies when difference is the guiding concept of research. Concludes by proposing some alternatives when gender and racial differences are reconceptualized and written with a difference.…

Explored the frequency of marital separations of 48 hours or more due to marital discord in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, residents (N=1,101). Results indicated one in six couples is likely to separate at some point in their relationship. Income and children account for much of the variation between race, sex, and separations. (Author/BL)

A 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 factorial design was utilized to investigate the effects of race of expressor (black and white), sex of expressor, race of perceiver and sex of perceiver on perception of emotion (POE). Perception of seven emotions (anger, happiness, surprise, fear, disgust, pain, and sadness) was analyzed in terms of three dependent variables: (1)…

This paper presents a synthesis of research findings pertaining to exemplar selection patterns, focusing on sex, race, and age of both exemplars and their admirers. The purpose is to place athletic exemplar selections within the context of exemplar selections in general. Conclusions and implications are discussed. (MT)

Summer interns and their volunteer mentors were sorted into 26 same-race and 50 different-race pairings. Liking, satisfaction, and contact with mentors were higher when proteges perceived themselves more similar to their mentors. Proteges of the same race as mentors reported more career support. (SK)

Investigated gender and ethnic differences in smoking and smoking cessation among young adult military recruits. Surveys administered at the start of basic training indicated that whites (especially white females) and Native Americans were more likely to smoke than other ethnic groups. Gender differences were not observed in cessation rates, which…

Followed inmates (N=120) at coeducational federal correctional institution while incarcerated to determine changes in ego-strength. Found significant increases among females. Whites had higher ego-strength than non-Whites at time of initial incarceration and at discharge. Results suggest that women may develop sense of autonomy after being…

Examined loneliness among 209 college freshmen who completed the Loneliness Inventory. Experience of loneliness and feelings associated with six measured factors of loneliness were different for men and women and for Blacks and Whites. Results indicated that respondents were lonely, with female freshmen being lonelier than male freshmen and White…

Investigated attitudes toward interracial dating by surveying 400 individuals from integrated community. As predicted, men were more positive than women, the young were more positive than the old, and Caucasian Americans were somewhat more positive than African Americans in their attitudes. (Author/NB)

Results of a study that examined race and gender differences in four career experience variables using a sample of Blacks and Whites having masters' degrees in business administration supported hypothesized race effects for job involvement, access to mentors, career satisfaction, and gender differences in job involvement and hierarchical level.…

Examines the effect of age, race, and gender on global and domain-specific self-concepts among American children (N=2,188). Further investigation of multidimensional self-concept is necessary to provide additional support for the claim that global and domain-specific self-concepts are minimally influenced by age, race, and gender. (Author/JDM)

Examination of differences in maximal heart rate and treadmill time among three ethnic groups revealed no significant age-adjusted differences among white, black, and Mexican-American males, and suggested that black females' lower maximal heart rate may be explained by their lower cardiovascular fitness level when compared to those of other…

All seven variables of containment theory were operationalized for questionnaires. Data were collected from 677 adolescents in a variety of high schools and correctional institutions, and divided into categories by race and sex. Factor analysis indicated that the structure of the relationships among the seven containment variables and delinquency…

This paper was presented March 1, 1969 at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans.