The goal of this research was to examine the role of supportive adults to emotional well-being in a population of Grade 4 students attending public schools in Vancouver, Canada. Reflecting the ecology of middle childhood, we examined the extent to which perceived family, school, and neighborhood support relate to young people's self-reported…

Children and young people can help guide an adult as he tries to counsel, teach and live with them. Personal integrity is maintained with a minimum of belligerency when each side feels it has a voice in decision-making. (NH)

Several studies have compared male and female college students on their attitudes about women, while other studies have assessed the attitudes of elementary and secondary school students and of adults. No studies were found in which measurements had been taken in one community over an extended period of time. To examine possible attitude changes…

A search for a profile of the educator in correctional settings, for purposes of training, management, or definition of responsibilities yields very little information. Socially isolated individuals (prisoners) may perceive teachers in many different roles. Observing the interactions of prisoners and educators in adult detention facilities can…