Emphasis is placed on the importance of literature in the acquiring of our personal identities. (MF)

This study on the interaction of ability and personality indicated that while ability and personality have been shown to be independent dimensions, both contribute to discriminating between the four groups of engineering students as to their persistence and success in the program. (Author)

A review of the literature indicates the following differential personality characteristics between clients and nonclients: (1) nonclients are generally better adjusted, have less anxiety, procrastinate less and have higher ego strengths than clients; and (2) clients can be characterized by lesser achievement, order, dominance, introversion, and…

The psychological needs of the disadvantaged can be met with skillful counseling services. (CK)

The meaning of mothers' perceptions of their infants' temperamental "difficultness" was explored in three ways. Subjective ratings were elicited from mothers who listened to the cries of four- to six-month-old infants who were not their own. Acoustic properties of the cries of the infants were measured and effects of a variety of…

Examines the incidence of secondary migration (movement from the site of initial placement to another location in the U.S.) among Indochinese refugees initially placed in Wisconsin. Discusses characteristics of refugees who moved, comparing them with Americans in general. Suggests ways sponsoring agencies can deal with secondary migration.…

One hundred fifty-seven parents' attitudes toward sterilization and the sexuality of their retarded offspring were identified. Parent and child characteristics associated with these attitudes were investigated. Findings indicated that parents substantially concurred with the principle of sterilization (71 percent for involuntary, 67 percent for…

Early retirees are contrasted with on-time retirees in a study of 1,436 recent retirees. Few differences are found between those who retired early and those who retired on time among respondents who retired voluntarily. In contrast, early and on-time retirees differed among respondents who said they retired nonvoluntarily. (LRA)

Examined the nature of possession and ownership in a developmental and cross-cultural context. Of particular importance to all ages and cultural groups were the two dimensions of effectance and control of possessions and positive affect for possessions. (Author)

The author discovered that board candidates are people who seek financial gains; who seek political gains; who are pushed to serve for personal, social, or political causes; who seek ego gains; and who serve for the good of their school and community. (Author/IRT)

If school personnel are to do their jobs well, they must master the principles of positive growth for their own lives. Developing a positive view of self is not an easy task. Discusses the personal characteristics necessary for one to grow and to be able to accept change. (Author/RK)

The findings suggested that five variables--linear predictability, judgmental consistency, subjective complexity, differentiation, and confidence--have sufficient generality to assume the provisional status of judgmental styles. (Author/RC)

Responses from 534 of 1,183 current and former adult volunteer 4-H leaders in Indiana were used to develop a profile of typical volunteers. Continuing leaders had more children in 4-H, lived longer in the same location, spent less time per week volunteering, and were more positive about their individual club than were former leaders. (SK)

Examined correlates and predictors of leadership in school-age female groups. Subjects were fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-grade girls enrolled in 16 Girl Scout troops. Leadership and personal characteristics were measured. Found a consistent relationship between leadership status and a managerial leadership style. Long-term informal leadership was…