"The purpose of this study is to analyze data collected from the records of those persons on the waiting list of the Family Consultation Service, Jacksonville, Florida, to ascertain if they reveal a pattern of association of certain social characteristics. Variables to be studied include: Presenting problem, age differences in marital partners, length of marriages, number of children, referral source, and person making application. The recent literature with regard to waiting lists has been reviewed and the findings incorporated in this study. The need for reexamining agency policies and procedures regarding applicants on the waiting list is recognized. It is believed that this study will provide a basis for such an evaluation"--Introduction. / Typescript. / "June, 1959." / "Submitted to the Graduate Council of Florida State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Social Work." / Advisor: David L. Levine, Professor Directing Study. / Includes bibliographical references.