Astin, Alexander W. "The Changing American College Student: Implications for Educational Policy and Practice." HIGHER EDUCATION, v22 n2 p129-43 Sep 1991. ISSN 0018-1560. (EJ436057)

A review of national college student surveys since 1966 reveals that trends in student attitudes focusing more on material goals and less on social problems are beginning to reverse direction. There is growing evidence of increasing orientation toward social activism and protection of the environment. (Author/MSE)