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A probability sample of white women (N= 1300) in Detroit who recently married or had a 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th child were interviewed re fam growth expectations. Brief reinterviews were to be made at a later date by telephone. At the close of the first interview, R's were told of the later reinterview, which would concern changes in fam situation plans. R's gave names, addresses, & telephone numbers of 3 persons who would know how to reach them. Prior to the telephone call 9 months later, letters were sent reminding R's of the study. A brief report of findings from the 1st interviews was enclosed. This feedback material was of special interest to the sample group. This procedure was successful. The response rate was 97.6%, including a few interviews or mail 'Lf1's when R's could not be contacted by telephone. 91.3% of the reinterviews were actually made by telephone. 16 R's could not be located; 14 refused to participate further. The subjects of fam growth & fertility may be favorable for a high response rate. Interest & rapport from the first interview were also helpful. The few who could not be reinterviewed were lower than average in SE level. Mobility was high. 24% of the sample moved between interviews, but most kept the same telephone number. 35% of the zero-parity, but only 10% of the 4-parity women, moved. 28% of the total group planned to move in the coming yr. R reaction to the brief reinterview was favorable, despite the sensitive subject matter. A 3rd interview is in process. 98% of those interviewed the second time (93% of the 2; sample originally interviewed), have been interviewed again. W. B. Watson.

Using PO polls for the period 1938-1952 the cultural interpretation (the reason why conservatism varies with increasing age is due to individuals' being reared in different times having different cultural patterns and influences) is challenged in favor of attributing the change to bona fide psychological variables. Opinions regarding conservatism, adherence to habits and traditions, resistance to innovations and emotional retrenchment are used. L. P. Chall.