The existence of interpersonal complementarity at a stylistic level using the Interpersonal Adjectives Scales (IAS) and the optimal definition of complementarity were the foci of the study. The IAS ratings made by three samples of college students were used: 265 rated both of their parents, 346 rated themselves and their closest friend, and 136 rated how they expected themselves and the other participant to behave in one of three very different situations. The correlation matrices between the scores of the two interactants in each sample were examined using the randomization test of hypothesized order relations to determine if complementarity existed. Results indicated support for the complementarity of traits in each sample and showed that the optimal orientation of dimensions of the IAS with respect to complementarity is 22.5 degrees greater than the orientation proposed by Leary and adopted by Wiggins.

The goal of this manuscript is to encourage Division 17 and counseling psychology students to evaluate the purpose and clarify the mechanisms of the Division 17 Student Affiliate Group (SAG). Survey data collected from 125 postgraduates and 377 students (representing 35 counseling psychology training programs) were analyzed to assess the relationship between student membership in SAG and postgraduate membership in Division 17. In addition to SAG and Division 17 membership status and intentions, the survey qualitatively assessed student opinions about the viability of SAG within Division 17. Results indicate that among postgraduates, SAG membership is significantly correlated with current Division 17 membership, and that current SAG members are somewhat more likely than nonmembers of SAG to state intentions to join Division 17. These results and the summary of the qualitative comments are discussed in terms of perceptions of the extent to which SAG fulfills its role as the link between Division 17 and counseling psychology students.