Self-help initiatives stand as a classic context for organizational studies in community psychology. Behavior setting theory stands as a classic conception of organizations and the environment. This study explores both, applying behavior setting theory to consumer-run organizations (CROs). Analysis of multiple data sets from all CROs in Kansas…

This investigation compared Extension educators' perceptions of community readiness, knowledge of prevention science, and experience with community collaborations with the perceptions of community human service professionals. First, Cooperative Extension System (CES) educators and human service professionals were found to hold similar perceptions…

The Community Organization Sense of Community Scale (COSOC) is a frequently used or cited measure of the construct in community psychology and other disciplines, despite a lack of confirmation of its underlying 4-factor framework. Two studies were conducted to test the hypothesized structure of the COSOC, the potential effects of method bias on…

This select annotated bibliography is designed to assist patrons of the Langworthy Public Library (Hope Valley, Rhode Island), which has a varied collection of books and materials on Rhode Island history. Specifically featured is the area of Chariho (Charlestown, Richmond and Hopkinton). Some items concerning nearby Exeter and West Greenwich have…

The political evolution of a Cleveland suburb form a narrowly defined community to one in which pluralism is accepted and respected is described. (DE)

A proposed series of seminars would study the local community, its concrete issues and upcoming choices concerning these issues and would get the results into the hands of as many citizens as possible. (Author/KM)

This booklet contains materials that highlight Hungarian traditions and customs transplanted to America by Hungarian immigrants. The research and educational activities are designed for practical application in locating, recording, preserving, and analyzing resources on Hungarian American history, particularly those in the Pittsburgh…

Following a series of events which had made pornography a controversial issue in the community, a public opinion survey of 350 adults was conducted in Lexington, Kentucky. Respondents were asked about the recent events, their perceptions of "sex" in different media and how it should be regulated, their views on pornography in general and…

FEASIBILITY STUDIES COMPLETED IN THE ROOSEVELT, UTAH, AREA INDICATE THAT THE EXISTING POST-HIGH SCHOOL INSTITUTIONS MEET THE NEEDS OF THE AREA WELL. ESTIMATES OF POTENTIAL ENROLLMENT INDICATE THAT FEWER THAN 300 REGULAR STUDENTS FROM THE REGION CAN BE EXPECTED IN ANY YEAR FOR AT LEAST A DECADE AHEAD. ALSO A MAJOR PROPORTION OF THE STUDENTS, WHICH…

ACCURATE ASSESSMENT OF COMMUNITY OPINION AND REACTION DEPENDS UPON ADEQUATE SAMPLING TECHNIQUES. VOTER REGISTRATION LISTS PROVIDE ONE SOURCE FROM WHICH TO DRAW SAMPLES. RESEARCHERS MUST CONSIDER THE COSTS OF LARGE SAMPLES IN RELATION TO TWO QUESTIONS--(1) THE CLOSENESS WITH WHICH THE TOTAL POPULATION IS TO BE MATCHED BY THE SAMPLE, AND (2) THE…

As a foundation for the future plans of the Leominster (Massachusetts) Public Library, a study was undertaken to: (1) analyze the physical, economic, and demographic characteristics of the community and their implication for library service; (2) evaluate present library services and identify unfilled needs; and (3) identify goals and objectives to…

Three discrete parts of 2-year college research are presented. Institutional research is defined as problem and student oriented research either general and theoretical or specific and practical, depending on the ability of the researcher. It consists of systematic and organized fact-finding activities which are focused on current and pragmatic…

The purpose of this study is to determine what people know and think about Harrisburg Area Community College (Pennsylvania) and its programs. The findings are to be used to establish or modify priorities for continued institutional development. Eight community groups were surveyed: high school students, high school professional staff,…

A survey of research on the peer society of American Indians reveals that little is known about this topic. American Indian populations, especially peer societies of young Indians, constitute one of the most difficult groups on whom to conduct research. Although Indian students respond docilely to self-administered questionnaires, such instruments…

A comprehensive, community environmental inventory is viewed in this booklet as an ongoing process of investigation and study to compile and evaluate information about the natural and man-made environmental features and characteristics of an area. It is of value to the community in planning development and resolving environmental problems and to…