In recognition of the continuing importance of women's contributions to the Veterans Administration mission, and in response to a growing interest in the subject on the part of both men and women, this brief reading list has been designed as a general introduction to the concerns of women, their work and their place in society. The list was…

Reviews theories and empirical findings about self-esteem derived from the work role and its activities. Self-esteem is defined and problems inherent in its measurement are discussed. Theoretical perspectives relating self-esteem to the work role are outlined. Attitudinal and behavioral correlates of high employee self-esteem are presented.…

Examines the novels of Cynthia Voigt in terms of the recurring theme that the sacrifice of one's self or one's interest, usually for the supposed advantage of others, can in the long run do more harm than good. A bibliography of Voigt's novels is provided. (two references) (CLB)

More than 175 publications emanating from the Male Female Role Research are listed. Contents include: professional publications; papers, presentations, lectures, and conferences; symposia at psychological congresses and conventions; citations in professional media; articles in other media; Maferr Foundation publications; and clinical papers…

This paper provides a review of the literature on the topic of sex roles. The author identifies two levels on which to study this issue: (1) the social identity model and the dramaturgical perspective, which can serve as a unified theoretical framework for phenomena and findings related to sex roles; and (2) a lessening of the terminological and…

Presents authors' abstracts of nine unpublished papers presented at the British Educational Management and Administration Society's annual conference in 1984. The conference focused on the interrelationships between the individual and the system, with emphasis on the position of school administrators within the educational system. (PGD)

Arguing that the stereotypes of aging and the aged in books and other media are generally negative, this article provides an overview of media study findings and comments extensively on the image of the elderly in several contemporary realistic young adult novels. Eleven references and additional novel titles are provided. (EJS)

The death of one's spouse brings trauma, grief, and the necessity of restructuring one's life. Some widowed persons experience economic hardships, emotional and social problems, and ill health. Help should be offered to widowed persons in such a way that they are not made to feel dependent. (Author)

Over the past decade school psychology has been rapidly developing into a distinct specialty. The current status of this developing specialty is reviewed with respect to delineating the areas of disenchantment and pinpointing new directions within the profession, Considering the variety of models or approaches for guiding school psychology into…

Bibliographically speaking, material on the subject of counselor roles is not difficult to find. However, any close examination of the mass of documents and articles involved quickly reveals that most of these are either purely descriptive studies or critical essays. Document after document points out that counselors are not being adequately…

This paper offers a detailed review of the literature concerning sex differences in the learning of mathematics. It identifies cognitive, affective and educational variables which have been either shown or hypothesized to contribute to sex-related differences in mathematics learning. The author analyzes each study in detail. One important finding…

This bibliobraphy is comprised of annotations of 142 selected research articles and reports, on topics relating to factors which influence teachers' perception and fulfillment of their professional role, which have appeared in the literature from 1968 to 1972. Items relating to factors such as organizational climate, curriculum, job satisfaction,…

This selective bibliography of periodical literature deals with the subject of women and their changing role in society. The span of time covered is primarily 1960 to the present, with a scattering of articles from much earlier dates. This bibliography offers citations from many areas, e.g., social science, education, and the humanities, and…

Presents a macro, integrative theory of leadership. Emphasizes the role of the leader in assessing the deficiencies in the follower's abilities, motivation, role perception or environmental conditions and in taking action to alleviate deficiencies. Determinants of leader behavior and environmental influence are also central to the theory. (Author)

Introduces the concept of extreme interpersonal sensitivity and reviews literature relating to it. The concept is only indirectly alluded to by family theorists. Extreme interpersonal sensitivity seems to be characteristic of a lack of individuation in the family system. Clinical examples are offered to clarify this concept. (Author/JAC)