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Film review: Are We ‘Children’ of a Decade?
AORN JOURNAL
The Task Force on Image presented its report. Information from the committee will be presented at a forum at Congress. Results from the EAC-AORN (Exhibitors Advisory Committee) Solicitation Surveys were received and will be discussed at a forum at the AORN Congress. In an attempt to meet the needs of the membership, the Board discussed the feasibility of a forum for subspecialty groups at Congress. There will be a forum at Congress for groups to meet to discuss and share information. There will be no CEUs offered for this meeting.
JANUARY 1984, VOL 39, NO
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The Board discussed the agenda for the National Federation of Specialty Nursing Organizations meeting to be held in January. Koehler, Roth, and Executive Director Clifford Jordan will attend the meeting. The next meeting of the AORN Executive Committee will be Jan 13 and 14 at Headquarters. The Board of Directors will meet March 1 and 2 before Congress in Atlanta. Agenda items should be sent to President Joan Koehler or Clifford Jordan at Headquarters. RUTH E VAIDEN,RN, CNOR VICE-PRESIDENT
Film review: Are We ‘Children’ of a Decade? What You Are Is . . ., by Morris E Massey, PhD, offers an interesting explanation for why people behave as they do. Massey believes that 90% of our social development takes place by age ten and that it is essentially complete by age 20. OR nurses may gain an increased understanding of themselves, their colleagues such as physicians, and most of all their patients, from viewing this film. Massey offers us one more dimension to consider in planning and canying out patient care. He says that religion, family, and local area are contributing factors. But Massey’s main thesis is that an individual’s values are largely the result of the decade in which that person lived his or her first ten years. The film explains in great detail the differences between people who grew up in the 1920s, the 1930s, and on into the 1980s. As an example of the effect different decades have on their “children,” Massey said that people who are now in their 60s grew up in an era of patriotism and close family ties. They have generally become “team players” who respect authority. In contrast, those who grew up in the 1950s tend to be overindulged by post-war affluence. Television had a great impact on their lives as well. These people, now in 18
their 30s, place more importance on themselves as individuals, and believe they must participate in decisions that affect them. This film is easily understood and has an often humorous, entertaining format. Dr Massey speaks rapidly, but reemphasizes points so that his rapid-fire delivery is not confusing. is not confusing. What You Are Is . . ,may be viewed in one session or in three 30-minute segments. The film is available for purchase in 16 mm or % inch U-matic videocassette from Films, Inc, 733 Green Bay Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091. KATHERINE L KERN,RN AUDIOVISUAL COMMITTEE
The Task Force on Image presented its report. Information from the committee will be presented at a forum at Congress. Results from the EAC-AORN (Exhibitors Advisory Committee) Solicitation Surveys were received and will be discussed at a forum at the AORN Congress. In an attempt to meet the needs of the membership, the Board discussed the feasibility of a forum for subspecialty groups at Congress. There will be a forum at Congress for groups to meet to discuss and share information. There will be no CEUs offered for this meeting.
JANUARY 1984, VOL 39, NO
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The Board discussed the agenda for the National Federation of Specialty Nursing Organizations meeting to be held in January. Koehler, Roth, and Executive Director Clifford Jordan will attend the meeting. The next meeting of the AORN Executive Committee will be Jan 13 and 14 at Headquarters. The Board of Directors will meet March 1 and 2 before Congress in Atlanta. Agenda items should be sent to President Joan Koehler or Clifford Jordan at Headquarters. RUTH E VAIDEN,RN, CNOR VICE-PRESIDENT
Film review: Are We ‘Children’ of a Decade? What You Are Is . . ., by Morris E Massey, PhD, offers an interesting explanation for why people behave as they do. Massey believes that 90% of our social development takes place by age ten and that it is essentially complete by age 20. OR nurses may gain an increased understanding of themselves, their colleagues such as physicians, and most of all their patients, from viewing this film. Massey offers us one more dimension to consider in planning and canying out patient care. He says that religion, family, and local area are contributing factors. But Massey’s main thesis is that an individual’s values are largely the result of the decade in which that person lived his or her first ten years. The film explains in great detail the differences between people who grew up in the 1920s, the 1930s, and on into the 1980s. As an example of the effect different decades have on their “children,” Massey said that people who are now in their 60s grew up in an era of patriotism and close family ties. They have generally become “team players” who respect authority. In contrast, those who grew up in the 1950s tend to be overindulged by post-war affluence. Television had a great impact on their lives as well. These people, now in 18
their 30s, place more importance on themselves as individuals, and believe they must participate in decisions that affect them. This film is easily understood and has an often humorous, entertaining format. Dr Massey speaks rapidly, but reemphasizes points so that his rapid-fire delivery is not confusing. is not confusing. What You Are Is . . ,may be viewed in one session or in three 30-minute segments. The film is available for purchase in 16 mm or % inch U-matic videocassette from Films, Inc, 733 Green Bay Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091. KATHERINE L KERN,RN AUDIOVISUAL COMMITTEE