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Agriculture, The Environment And Rural Sociology In The South, John K. Thomas

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

Agricultural conservation research was revived by rural sociologists in the late 1970s and gained momentum during the 1980s. Most of this research was focused, however, on social and farm organizational factors affecting technology adoption and diffusion. Few studies included environmental factors such as soil characteristics, land physiography, and climate. This paper reviews rural sociologists' recent attention to environmental factors. Next, it describes the ecological and agricultural variation among production regions in the South and overviews Southern producers' participation in federal farm conservation programs. Finally, it prescribes three tasks for rural sociologists in the South to consider if they are to …

Concern About Eating Genetically Engineered Food, Glenn D. Israel, Thomas J. Hoban

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

Concern about eating genetically engineered food is explored for a sample of residents from Florida and North Carolina. Previous research on consumers' food safety concerns and perceived risk associated with food production suggests that concern about genetically engineered food is influenced by three factors. Concern is influenced by how well informed consumers are about food technology, their capacity to understand that information, and the compatibility of genetic engineering with consumers' moral beliefs. Utilizing logistic regression, women and persons who viewed genetic engineering to be morally wrong were found to have greater concern about eating genetically engineered foods. Awareness and educational …

Job Placement Of Jtpa-Trained Welfare Recipients: Implications For The Jobs Program In Southern And Nonmetro States, Linda M. Ghelfi

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

The new Job Opportunities and Basic Skills Training Program was instituted to provide education, training, and employment for adults receiving Aid to Families with Dependent Children. This study uses job placement rates for AFDC recipients trained through Job Training Partnership Act programs to gauge the difficulty participants in the new program may have in finding jobs. The results indicate that, at minimum, there would have been 56 percent more participants in the new JOBS program than there were in Job Training Partnership Act programs had the JOBS program started in the 1986 program year. Only about 60 percent of the …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 27, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Bryan, Angela. Abduction, Rape Raise Concerns – WKU Police
• Cassady, Pam. Students Buzzing Over Near Beer
• Good, Epha. Student Works Missing from Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center
• Burnham, Maria. Procrastination: Why Do Today What You Can Do Tomorrow?
• Here’s Wishing You a Hill of a Holiday
• Johnson, Steve. Editorial Cartoon Thomas Meredith Giving Santa Claus His List
• Simmons, Herb. Evaluations Tangled in Legality Concerns – Student Evaluations
• Stottmann, Stephanie. Capitol Arts Center Thanks Sorority Volunteers
• Payne, Daryl. Quit Whining About Tickets & Seating – Athletics …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Cassady, Pam & Jim Hannah. I Feel Like We Should Have Been Asked – Faculty Senate, Thomas Meredith
• Nations, Jeff. Presidents Likely to Back Tuition Hike – Board of Student Body Presidents, Student Government Association
• Grundy, Julie. New Committee Tracks Faculty Pay
• Ang, Dawn. Somalia: Students Voice Opinions on Aid
• Messiah to Be Presented
• Preston Health & Activities Center Will Change Hours
• Hannah, Jim & Michael Lindenberger. Commonwealth Attorney Will Present Food Services Case – Dining Services
• Poynter, Chris. New Security Measures in Effect for …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 25, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Hannah, Jim. Vote of Confidence Draws Faculty Debate – Faculty Senate, Thomas Meredith
• Nations, Jeff. Jack Harbaugh’s Future Settled – For Now At Least
• Wells, Greg. Changes Could Affect Awards – Student Financial Aid
• Cassady, Pam. Preston Health & Activities Center – Breaks for Christmas
• Student Ticket Policies in Place
• Faculty Senate’s Motives Should Be Questioned
• Johnson, Steve. Editorial Cartoon Faculty Senate Ambushes Thomas Meredith
• Fans Win With Ticket Pick-Up Policy
• Clark, Patrick. Homosexuality is Not Wrong
• Bunnell, David. Pro-Choice is Pro-Abortion
• Osborne, Jennifer. Welfare …

Symptoms Of Stress And Social Support In Wives Of State Legislators, Kimberly Montgomery

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this research was to determine if wives of politicians differ from other wives in terms of symptoms of stress and social support. There were N = 50 political wives and N = 68 nonpolitical wives who served as subjects. Using the General Health Questionnaire-28, the two groups were compared on aspects of stress (e.g., somatic symptoms, anxiety and insomnia, social dysfunction, and severe depression) and coping (e.g., emotional and practical support as measured by the Significant Others Scale). The results indicated that political wives report more stress symptoms than nonpolitical wives. Significant differences were also found between …

A Study Investigating The Cognitive Variables Involved In Adolescent Use Of Alcohol, William E. Fahey

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study investigated the relationship of adolescents• level of alcohol use to various cognitive and contextual variables. The cognitive variables of concern included (a) alcohol knowledge, (b) generation of alternatives thinking, (c) means-ends thinking, and (d) selfefficacy. The contextual variables were specific factors associated with most recent alcohol use experiences. The sample consisted of 113 high school sophomores from two separate high schools located within a rural county in the upper Midwest. Subjects were separated into three groups (Nonusers, Occasional Users, and Heavy Users) based on their self-reported level of alcohol use in the past month. Subjects completed various questionnaires …

The L-Word : December 1, 1992, The L-Word

The L-Word

No abstract provided.

Introduction: Challenging Communications In The Contemporary Pacific, Karen L. Nero

Pacific Studies

No abstract provided.

Entrepreneurial Activities Of Homeless Men, Steven Balkin

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Encouraging and assisting homeless people to become self-employed provides a way for some of them to increase their incomes, and may help close the gap between the cost of housing and labor market earnings. A survey of operators of homeless shelters was conducted to determine the types of work activities that adult homeless men participate in. Self-employment was found to be a common activity for a substantial proportion of adult homeless men; and a preferred mode of employment for many. Advantages and disadvantages of such an approach are discussed. Several program models are described which can be used to enhance …

Contributors: Vol 15 No. 4, The Jonathan Nāpela Center For Hawaiian And Pacific Islands Studies

Pacific Studies

Contributors list of Vol. 15 (1992): Pacific Studies Full Issue 4

Vol. 15 No. 4 (1992): Pacific Studies Full Issue, The Jonathan Nāpela Center For Hawaiian And Pacific Islands Studies

Pacific Studies

Pacific Studies is published two times a year by The Jonathan Nāpela Center for Hawaiian and Pacific Studies, Brigham Young University Hawai‘i #1979, 55–220 Kulanui Street, Lāʻie, Hawai‘i 96762, but responsibility for opinions expressed in the articles rests with the authors alone. Subscription rate is US$40.00 yearly, payable to The Jonathan Nāpela Center for Hawaiian and Pacific Studies. The Jonathan Nāpela Center for Hawaiian and Pacific Studies (formerly The Pacific Institute) is an organization funded by Brigham Young University Hawai‘i. The Center assists the University in meeting its cultural and educational goals by undertaking a program of teaching, research, and …

Dancing Defiance: The Politics Of Pohnpeian Dance Performances, Glenn Petersen

Pacific Studies

No abstract provided.

Women, Art, And The Crafting Of Ethnicity In Contemporary French Polynesia, Anna Laura Jones

Pacific Studies

No abstract provided.

Comic Theater In Samoa As Indigenous Media, Caroline Sinavaiana

Pacific Studies

No abstract provided.

Gender And Age Differences In Self-Generated Coping Strategies For Depression, Joan R. Hudson

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study examined coping strategies generated by a community sample of 527 adult men and women in response to three vignettes that described various presentations of depression. Analyses revealed quantitative differences by vignette and by subject variables. Results indicated that women gave more coping strategies than men. Social support was the most frequently suggested method of coping, and younger subjects mentioned it significantly more than older adults. Younger subjects also suggested ~ore inactive coping strategies in general. situational context was a strong determinant of type of strategy suggested, although beliefs about depression also influenced coping strategies. Results of multiple regression …

Journal Of Sociology & Social Welfare Vol. 19, No. 4 (December 1992)

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

SPECIAL ISSUE ON HOMELESSNESS - Edited by Padmini Gulati

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• EDITORIAL - Padmini Gulati
• HOMELESSNESS IN PHILADELPHIA: A STUDY OF THE IMPACT OF STATE WELFARE REFORM ON INDIVIDUALS - Anthony Halter
• ACTING ON THEIR OWN BEHALF: AFFILIATION AND POLITICAL MOBILIZATION AMONG HOMELESS PEOPLE - Marcia B. Cohen and David Wagner
• POVERTY, HOMELESSNESS AND RACIAL EXCLUSION - John Belcher
• ABSENCE OF A FAMILY SAFETY NET FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES - Kay Young McChesney
• FIVE-YEAR COHORT STUDY OF HOMELESS FAMILIES: A JOINT POLICY RESEARCH VENTURE - John Stretch and Larry W. Kreuger
• WOMEN AND HOMELESSNESS: THE NEED TO LOOK BEYOND SHELTERS …

Absence Of A Family Safety Net For Homeless Families, Kay Young Mcchesney

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Analysis of data from interviews of 80 mothers in five shelters for homeless families suggests that the availability of housing support from kin may be a selection mechanism determining which families become homeless. The availability of kin housing support is seen as a function of four factors: family structure, proximity, control of adequate housing resources, and estrangement. Policy implications are discussed

Five Year Cohort Study Of Homeless Families: A Joint Policy Research Venture, John J. Stretch, Larry W. Kreuger

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Over the past ten years there have been significant investments in families uprooted by homelessness, but no data which clearly delineated what types of families had been helped, and how long help may have sustained them. Reported are preliminary data on 875 families who resided in a 60 day family shelter from 1983 through 1987. Field interviews in 1989 with 201 of those families provide data on residential history, employment, familial and demographic changes, service needs and additional homeless episodes. Policy questions focus on current residential stability and community reintegration.

Women And Homelessness: Evidence Of Need To Look Beyond Shelters To Long Term Social Service Assistance And Permanent Housing, Elizabeth Huttman, Sonjia Redmond

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

Based on two surveys of staff in 25 homeless shelters in the San Francisco Bay area, this study focuses on services to homeless women and their children. Both the advantages and disadvantages of shelter living are discussed, as well as obstacles to moving homeless women and their children into permanent housing. The survey finds that there is a need for rapid movement out of the shelters and a concomitant need for long term social services.

Study On Street Children In Four Selected Towns In Ethiopia, Kevin Lalor, Angela Veale, Azeb Adefrisew, Unicef, University College Cork

Reports

The child is the most precious asset and the focal point of development for any country. However, unless children are brought up in a stimulating and conducive environment getting the best possible care and protection, their physical, mental, emotional and social development is susceptible to permanent damage. Ethiopia, being one of the least developed countries of the world due to interrelated and complex socio-economic factors including man-made and natural calamities, a large portion of our population - especially children - are victimized by social evils like famine, disease, poverty, mass displacement, lack of education and family instability. Owing to the …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 24, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Hannah, Jim. Football Ticket Sales Up, But Miss Goal
• Burnham, Maria. Malcolm X: Movie Opens Eyes, Minds
• Armes, Anya. Higher Education Budget Cuts Signal Ominous Future
• Poyner, Chris. Congregation Perseveres Ashes of Hate – Barren River Baptist Church, Arson, Larry Craig
• Student Helps Police Nab Man – Duncan Gibson
• Higher Education is Still Education
• Johnson, Steve. Editorial Cartoon Higher Education in Hospital
• Smith, Adam. Homosexuality is Morally Wrong – Gays, Lesbians
• Houchens, Gary. Pro-Choice, Not Pro-Abortion
• Reese, Jason. Lou Marciani Rude to Topper Pep Band …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 23, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Hannah, Jim. Mice Roam Pearce-Ford Tower – Housing & Residence Life
• Lewis, Brandi. Homosexuals Often Excluded From Society, Workshop Teaches – Gays, Lesbians
• Grundy, Julie. Tuition May Go Up Again
• Some Smokers Kick Habit Today – Great American Smokeout
• David Lee Will Remain Interim Dean – Potter College of Arts & Letters
• Hannah, Jim. Food Services Investigation Will Be Heard by Grand Jury – Dining Services
• Bryan, Angela. Police Look for Rape Suspect
• Bryan, Angela. No Indictments Handed Down in Fight
• Johnson, Steve. Editorial Cartoon …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 22, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Hannah, Jim & Michael Lindenberger. Grand Jury Will Listen to Evidence – Dining Services
• Bricking, Tanya. Programs Not In Danger Yet – Budget
• Lockert, Anya. Hobby Drags Microbiologist Out of Lab – Mark Clauson, Automobile Racing
• Tungate, Matthew. Students in New Coed Hall Left Out in Cold Shower – Zacharias Hall
• Bryan, Angela. Buildings to Set Own Smoking Policy
• Nations, Jeff. Student Government Association Takes to the Airwaves – WWHR-FM
• Wells, Greg. WKYU-FM Fund Drive a Success
• Students Should Take Responsibility for Campus Safety
• Johnson, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 21, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Cassady, Pam. We Should Not Kill to Teach That Killing is Wrong – Capital Punishment
• Nevels, Jill. Students Camp for Cause – Shantytown, Homelessness
• Bryan, Angela. Student Who Transferred Says Western is Not Safe – WKU Police, Michelle Schutt
• Lindenberger, Michael. Kentucky Universities Undergoing Revolution
• It’s the End (Zone) for Student Seating – Athletics
• Johnson, Steve. Editorial Cartoon Donors Taking Students Seats – Athletics
• Call Waiting, Waiting & Waiting – Telephone Directories
• Ferguson, Betsy & Patti Jeannette. Students Should Be Able to Designate Fees
• Armstrong, …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 68, No. 19, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Tatum, Doug. Crisis Looms at Universities
• Thomas, Kim. Cable TV Might Tune Out Study – Housing & Residence Life
• Lindenberger, Michael. College Heights Herald: Paper Wins National Pacemaker Award
• Lockert, Anya. Students Stirred by Election Madness – Politics
• State Band Competition Saturday
• Health Screening Available – Health Toppers
• Cassady, Pam & Maria Burnham. While Democrats Party, Republicans Keep the Faith
• Newman, Stephen. Western Must Stay in Sun Belt Conference
• Johnson, Steve. Editorial Cartoon Bill Clinton’s Wardrobe
• Smith, David. Knowledge Can Destroy Homophobia – Gays, Lesbians …

Bibliography And Annotated Bibliography Of Research: The Effects Of Service-Learning Participation On Students Who Serve, Marilyn W. Smith

Bibliographies

The bibliography portion of this document includes journal articles; ERIC documents; chapters in books; unpublished reports; research in progress; and perspectives and recommendations for the assessment and evaluation of service learning. The annotated bibliography of this document includes journal articles; ERIC documents; chapters in books; unpublished reports; and research in progress.

The L-Word : November 1, 1992, The L-Word

The L-Word

No abstract provided.

Update - Special Report November 1992, Loma Linda University Center For Christian Bioethics

Update

In this issue:

[ Special Report to Our Contributors Proposition 161 - Death with Dignity Act, Should It Become Law? ]
-- Yes
-- No