Condensed from HUMAN ORGANZATION, Summer 1968.

This paper discusses research findings about 2 sources of violent death associated with alcohol -- suicide and homicide. After depression, alcoholism is the 2nd most common psychiatric diagnosis among suicide victims. Suicide attempters also are frequently alcoholic. The association between alcoholism and suicide, however, may only apply to white…

In contrast with other immigrants, assimilation for the Capeverdeans, since they were of part African ancestry, meant ascription to the black segment of American society. Their strategies for the establishment of an ethnic identity are examined in this article. Among these strategies is the speaking of Portuguese rather than Creole in public…

Considers the adjustments adolescents must make to deviations, especially those related to physical norms. While some deviations are due to the timing of development, others are a result of genetics and are therefore permanent. Suggests guidelines for parents, teachers and counselors to assist adolescents in making adjustments to deviations. (BH)

Presents statistics for the six subscales of individual children (N=2,085) on the Adaptive Behavior Inventory for Children (ABIC). Concludes that the ready availability of this information should enhance application of the ABIC in clinical practice and facilitate research on its efficacy for educational planning and placement. (LLL)

Analyzed data from a questionnaire on perceived adjustment and psychosocial problems completed by 695 Iranians and 898 Filipinos. Reported adjustment problems (for both groups) were closely related to psychopathological measures, i.e., loneliness, anxiety, and depression. Participation in social activities with Americans was inversely related to…

Describes a program that reduced turnover and overtime. (IRT)

Experiences of six couples in a pre-retirement workshop pilot project. (RB)

Data were obtained from 308 alcoholic and 297 schizophrenics on the following variables: age, hospitalizations, funds, education, number and quality of jobs, time longest job held, placement related to past work, and marital status. Results pointed to new insights into the working behavior and social adjustment of the two groups. (Author)

A project to encourage youth with problems to finish school is discussed. (CK)

The present research, demonstrating the lack of validity of the Human Figure Drawing Test as a measure of social adjustment, casts doubt upon its value when used in a normal setting such as the classroom. (Author)

A mother describes her experiences with her learning disabled, dyslexic child. She notes that no tests measure his strengths--his humor, sensitivities, and enthusiasm. She recounts her efforts to answer his questions about his problems and the pain of watching him be socially abused by other children. (CL)

In comparing delinquent v nondelinquent response patterns, six psychological measures are drawn from different theories. The measures, reflecting selected socialization values, include the empathy scale, the socialization scale from the California Psychological Inventory, the Machiavellianism scale, the compassion-compulsion scale, the Andre…