This study is a comparison of the extent of acceptance by peers
in first-born children and last-born children.
The following hypothesis was tested: There is no difference in
peer acceptance of the first-born child as compared to the last-born
child.
The subjects were students between the ages of 11 years...
The purpose of this study was to understand the
role of causal attributions in casual-dating
dissolution. Of 88 participants in a longitudinal
investigation of casual-dating relationships, 48
completed termination questionnaires.
Data were examined for common themes of break-up
using Kelley's theory of interdependence. Reflecting
concern for one's own outcomes in...
It has been proposed that individuals develop models
of premarital relationships based on their preferred ways of
experiencing love with another person. This study attempted
to operationalize the concept of relationship models to
determine if individuals differ in how they expect their
feelings of love to develop over the course...
Leadership, organizational structure, and communication/interpersonal relations are key functions studied. Evaluation of the Interior Columbia Basin Ecosystem Management Project (Project) considers how well those factors were managed by Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management in a bioregional assessment during a period from November, 1994 to November, 1995. Exploration of...
An overarching explanation for environmental degradation has been humans' disconnection from the natural world. Utilizing Whiteheadian theory, I offer that there is no disconnection. Rather, I propose that there is a dearth of relational acknowledgement. I suggest that the Cartesian dualism and modern science led to an illusory belief that...
While there is quite a bit of research on mentoring in general, there is a gap in the Student Affairs literature about how successful Student Affairs women make meaning out of their mentoring experiences. This study examines both mentees and their mentors through a phenomenological study in order to better...
There is increasing recognition of the importance of
older adults in providing support to and maintaining
relationships with their nonkin peers. Social trends, such
as smaller family size, may reduce the role of family
members and increase the importance of nonkin peers in
providing help to the elderly. Relationships with...
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between
physiological maturation and the intrapersonal relations of adolescent
girls. The Interpersonal Check List provided the measure of
self concept and ideal self concept for each subject.
Subjects were 48 early-maturing and 48 late-maturing girls
representing the four levels of...
Previous research suggests that little is known about female
mentoring relationships, particularly among undergraduate students.
The purpose of the present study was to investigate mentoring
relationships experienced by female undergraduate merchandising
management students. The investigation included the overall
prevalence of mentoring experiences, the specific kinds of mentor
roles, the prevalent...