Profiles of time perspective were explored using a person-oriented approach, and the relationship between balanced time perspective (BTP) and life satisfaction in young Taiwanese adults was examined. A cluster group was identified that fitted the configuration of BTP as proposed by Boniwell and Zimbardo (2004), that is, high past positive, high present hedonistic, and high future scores, combined with low past negative and low present fatalistic scores. Results showed that there were significant differences in life satisfaction between those with a BTP profile and those without. In addition, logistic regression results showed that individuals with more past-positive or future orientations or less past-negative orientation were more likely to have a high level of life satisfaction.

The purpose of the present study is twofold: (a) to test the repeatability of the superiority of the percentage of data points exceeding the median of the baseline phase (PEM) approach over the percentage of nonoverlapping data (PND) approach for the synthetic analysis of single-subject researches, and (b) to demonstrate the application of the PEM approach in conducting a quantitative synthesis of single -subject researches, which investigated the effectiveness of interventions on academic behaviors. The analyzed studies were obtained through a computer-assisted search of the relevant databases and a hand search of the relevant behavior analysis journals. The major finding demonstrates the repeatability of the superiority of the PEM approach over that of the PND. Key words: PEM approach (the percentage of data points exceeding the median of the baseline phase); PND approach (the percentage of nonoverlapping data); Synthetic analysis of single-subject researches. *Wu, S. S. (2001). Using a comprehensive reading strategies program to improve the reading comprehension skills of students with low reading comprehension.

The reliability and validity of the Anxiety about Aging Scale–Taiwan version (AAST), translated from the Anxiety about Aging Scale (AAS) developed by Lasher and Faulkender (1993) was investigated using both classical and multidimensional Rasch analysis. Age and gender effects were also investigated in terms of 4 latent traits: fear of old people, psychological concerns, physical appearance, and fear of losses. Taiwanese adults (N = 334) participated and analytical results allowed for empirical validation of the 16-item AAST and demonstration of it being a reliable measure of aging anxiety. Young adults experienced more aging anxiety than older adults did and females exhibited more anxiety about their physical appearance in relation to aging compared to males.

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In this study the relationship between anxiety about aging and personality traits in a Taiwanese population was examined. One hundred and seventy-six college students completed the Anxiety About Aging Scale (Lasher & Faulkender, 1993) and the Big Five Inventory, Taiwan version (Chen, 2004). Results showed that personality traits (neuroticism, urgency, extraversion, openness, agreeableness, and conscientiousness) significantly correlated with overall aging anxiety. The 4 dimensions of anxiety about aging were related differentially to various personality traits.