The study examined the relationship between perceived athletic competence and performance with 78 fourth grade elementary school children of which 40 were in a program of motoric remedial teaching. A significant difference was observed between groups on the correlation coefficient between perceived athletic competence and motor skills performance.…

The study evaluated the postschool status of approximately 2,600 special education and 1,100 nonhandicapped students at 6 to 30 months after school exit. Results indicated that across all variables, former students identified as nonhandicapped and learning disabled fared better than students identified as mildly mentally retarded. (Author/DB)

This paper examines current issues in supported employment in the areas of assessment, job analysis, instructional technology, and management. How supported employment can be implemented more effectively is discussed along with areas in which further policy implementation and research are needed. (Author/DB)

The study observed interactions of mothers and infants in the homes of 20 families with infants having cerebral palsy (CP) and developmental delay and 20 families of nonhandicapped infants. Among findings were that mothers of CP infants were more verbally and physically directive and engaged in fewer positive behaviors in their initiation and…

An instrument measuring ratings of sources of job stress and satisfaction resulting from characteristics of residents and work conditions was completed by 136 direct-care staff members in 4 regional state mental retardation facilities. Differences by facility were noted. The instrument offers some unique information appropriate for studies of job…

The effects of a friendship awareness activity on frequency and type of social interactions between elementary students with mental retardation and their nonhandicapped peers were evaluated. Results indicated that the one-time friendship awareness activity was inadequate to produce changes in social interactions. (Author/DB)

The study evaluated the total cholesterol and high density lipoprotein cholesterol of 40 adults (mean age 37.5 years) with mental retardation residing at an intermediate care facility. Results indicated that 59 percent of the males and 68 percent of the females were at moderate to high risk for coronary heart disease. (DB)

The engineering technique of motion study was evaluated as a means to identify efficient movements and improve the productivity rates for three severely retarded adults performing a mailing task. After receiving training on the most efficient movements, subjects improved production rates and maintained the improved rates. (DB)

Pre- and postprogram testing for skills developed in 3-week training programs using the Special Olympics Developmental Sports Skill Assessment with 12 severely and profoundly retarded adolescents found no significant differences among group performances with the exception of "fitness walking." (Author/DB)

Evaluation of a self-operated auditory prompting system with four adolescents with moderate or severe mental handicaps found the students could successfully use the system in learning a task in one setting and could generalize use of the prompting system to the same task in another setting and to a somewhat different task in the original setting.…

Investigated the effects of counselor gender and drinking status on 93 mandated clients' perceptions of counselor trustworthiness, expertness and attractiveness, and confidence in the counselor. Results revealed no differences between ratings of recovering alcoholic, nonalcoholic, or no-statement counselors on any of the dependent measures.…

Examined similarities in sex-role conflict between female athletes and alcoholic women. Findings showed female athletes and female alcoholics (N=60) similar to each other and different from controls (N=30) along dimensions of sex-role conflict. Discusses findings relative to female athletes' susceptibility to alcoholism. (Author/PVV)

Surveyed 937 first-year medical students to determine whether variables related to personal and academic stress, propensity for risk, and physical condition could increase predictability of substance use characteristics. Results indicated drug and alcohol use were significantly correlated as was relationship between frequency and quantity of…

Examined alcohol awareness education courses taught at five college campuses. Administered pre-, post-, and learning retention tests to college freshmen and sophomores (N=703) to evaluate correlation of variables in knowledge-responsibility-consequences model and effects of alcohol education on consequences. Findings showed alcohol education…

Surveyed 110 female college students to study social context in which drinking occurs. Analyzed descriptions of respondents' experiences in their most recent social situation where alcohol was used by others. Findings showed experiences occurred within last 5 days and were primarily related to relaxing, eating, or celebrating events or holidays.…