Mutual interaction and prior contact were hypothesized to be more effective in reducing stress and facilitating coping. Results confirm these predictions only with respect to class achievement scores among mutual dyads. On all other variables, mutual interaction appears to interfere with the process of adaptation. Prior exposure of subjects did…

This article describes implementation of a peer-facilitator program among fifth and sixth graders in an integrated elementary school in Florida. Eight peer facilitators met for 12 one-half hour training sessions. Discussion and listening skills were practiced, and feelings about minority group relationships were explored. Then the facilitators led…

Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Orthopsychiatric Association (new York, New York, 1969).

Research supported by the U.S. Vocational Rehabilitation Administration Grant RD-957, and the West Virginia Vocational Rehabilitation Division, Charleston, West Virginia.

Examines the emotional and situational factors that influence the child victim's role in sexual assult by adults, and the social implications of blaming the victim. (Author/CM)

Reviews previous health self-report findings using statistical analysis. Specifies indicators of established correlates in national random sample data. Develops a path analysis model utilizing these variables as causes and consequences of health self-report variations. Findings emphasize the importance of health self-concept to social…

Research on cross-cultural learning helps to explain some of the variables with which program planners and evaluators must work to make attitudinal and adjustment elements of cross-cultural experiential learning successful. Clear delineation of program objectives (affective, cognitive, behavioral) and on-site contact persons are recommended. (MSE)

This study investigates the nature of the stresses on immigrant schoolchildren and the degree and type of maladjustments which become evident. Also considered is the relationship between ease of adjustment for the three national groups under study and their facility with the English language. (Author/EB)

This study reports how often residence hall personnel felt potential problems occurred among residents and also how interested they were in receiving help on the problems. The general problems that emerge are career preparation and choice, personal and social adjustment, and behavioral control. (Author)

The "Shadow" program at a middle school in Atlanta allows fifth graders to "shadow" sixth grade middle students to ease transition from elementary school. This study used questionnaires to compare the social adjustment of program participants and non-participants, as well as teacher attitudes toward the program. Results showed…

Contends that assumptions concerning infants' adjustment to child center care need to be tempered with attention to observation, thought, and commitment to each individual baby. Describes the Options Daycare program for pregnant teens and young mothers. Presents a case study illustrating the need for openness in strategy and planning for…

Information on children's academic achievement and social adjustment was gathered from multiple sources over two years, beginning in grades four and six. Found that children's academic achievement predicted their social competence and peer acceptance; and children's social competence, aggression, leadership, and peer acceptance contributed to…

Examines the lives of three young women of mixed race. Similar investigations could reveal much about the problems faced by pluralistic societies and provide more effective means to tackle racial integration. (DM)

Evaluates effects of age of initial intervention on hearing-impaired children's academic achievement, social-emotional adjustment, and speech comprehension. Early intervention was not associated with improved performance in any dependent measures. (Author/BB)