This study explores the effects of early bereavement on future maternal functioning by comparing life experiences of women whose mothers died with women who lived with both parents through adolescence. Although the bereaved especially showed more severe symptoms of depression, the two groups did not differ significantly on three measures of…

Examined structure of submarine officer career to describe extent to which wives' attitudes and behavior conform and extent to which wives are satisfied with their role. Findings from 81 Navy wives showed that wives with traditional attitudes were more involved in and more satisfied with Navy life. Less traditional wives evaluated their…

Examined whether assessment of marital adjustment and perceived responsibility for marital events yields comparable results across telephone interviews and written questionnaires. Although rank ordering of scores on both measures was consistent across conditions, mean marital adjustment scores from questionnaires were significantly lower than…

Findings from 154 older adults indicated that separation orientation helped explain differential impact of environmental factors on life satisfaction. Overly dependent subjects were more adversely affected by poor self-rated health and inadequate formal activity than balanced or overly self-sufficient participants. Presence of confidant was…

Discusses theoretical, conceptual, and methodological issues in research on marital quality and then selectively reviews research findings. Concludes that, although quantitative research on marital quality in the 1980s produced only a modest increment in understanding the causes and consequences of marital success, it laid foundation for greater…

Sees body image dissatisfaction as contributing to development and maintenance of bulimia nervosa and bulimic's desire for thinness breeding low self-esteem, feelings of inadequacy, and resistance to recovery. Offers treatment suggestions for body image dissatisfaction as it relates to bulimia. Advises counselors to be satisfied with their own…

Examined relationship between death anxiety and mental health/distress using two measures of death anxiety. Results revealed high death-anxious females were statistically and clinically more distressed and significantly less satisfied with life than low death-anxious females. Found similar results for males on one measure and similar trend on…

Survey of sample of members and nine-month study of all members of comprehensive geriatric program at one hospital revealed that surveyed members joined the program for its reasonable cost but continued with it because of good health care. Medical care and no claim forms or bills were two services surveyed members valued and used more. (Author/NB)

Focuses on issues raised by employment in academic setting during first three years post-Ph.D. in counseling psychology. Specifically, identification with counseling psychology and opportunities for professional development are benefits of academic appointment; role overload and work tasks that lack natural closure are costs. Discusses lack of…

Tests the hypothesis that social networks serve as a social resource that effects job satisfaction through the provision of social support. Argues that three types of networks are likely to affect job satisfaction: dense networks, social circles composed of co-workers, and kin-centered networks. (JOW)

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.…

Examined effects of several socioeconomic variables on global marital satisfaction, reciprocity, and evaluation of spouse's role performance in 150 black spouses. On the whole, subjective indices such as perceived economic adequacy were more closely related to all aspects of marital quality than were objective measures of income, education, or…

The job satisfaction and effectiveness of principals, the effectiveness of their schools, and the relationships among these 3 variables were investigated through questionnaires and interviews involving 112 elementary school principals, 262 teachers, and 9 area superintendents. (54 references) (MLF)

Comparison of responses from 128 of 154 agricultural education faculty to a 1980 study found that (1) job satisfaction varied little over the 10 years; (2) demographic and situational variables were not good indicators of satisfaction; and (3) Herzberg's motivation factors were better indicators than hygiene factors. (SK)

Responds to papers by Gottman, Napier, and Pittman. Focuses on the dilemma of men's contributions to housework. Questions whether the real training ground for the development of men's emotional selves is not in men's groups, but in the kitchen, at home-cooking, caring, and cleaning. (ABL)