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1. Factors Influencing College Aspirations of Rural West Virginia High School Students (EJ728958)
Author(s):
Chenoweth, Erica; Galliher, Renee V.
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Journal of Research in Rural Education, v19 n2 p1-14 Oct 2004
Pub Date:
2004-10-00
Pub Type(s):
Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Peer-Reviewed:
Yes
Descriptors: High School Students; Gender Differences; Family Environment; Student Characteristics; Cultural Influences; College Attendance; Academic Aspiration; College Preparation; Rural Areas
Abstract: In the current study, we examined factors that influence rural West Virginia high school students' college attendance decisions. Using Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory of human development as a theoretical basis, we studied direct and indirect influences of environmental factors upon the academic aspirations of rural Appalachian youth. Individual adolescent characteristics; family, peer, and school contexts; and broader cultural influences were all implicated in predicting rural Appalachian students' academic aspirations. In addition, interesting differences emerged in patterns of prediction for males and females. Family and peer contexts emerged as more salient predictors of college aspirations for males, while variables associated with individual academic preparation and external barriers to college attendance were most salient for females. Considerations of cultural and economic conditions fairly unique to rural Appalachia and implications of the results for educators and policymakers working with Appalachian youth are discussed. (Contains 6 tables.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
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2. Supporting the Career Aspirations of American Indian Youth. CURA Reporter, Spring 2005 (ED485766)
Alliman-Brissett, Annette E; Turner, Sherri L.
Center for Urban and Regional Affairs
2005-00-00
Reports - Descriptive
N/A
Descriptors: Urban Areas; Values; Indians; Career Education; Young Adults; Dropout Rate; Community Leaders; Career Planning; Career Development; Affirmative Action
Abstract: Dropout rates among American Indian young people are greater than 50% in some places in the country, and the rate of unemployment and underemployment among American Indians still far exceeds that of the majority population, despite affirmative action and other parity-seeking policies. In addition, U.S. Census trends indicate an influx of American Indians in Minnesota migrating to large urban areas. These trends highlight a critical need to provide career planning and development interventions that are culturally relevant and address the unique career challenges of American Indian young people. Career education is one way to help young people set career goals, make plans to reach those goals, and overcome career barriers early in life. However, few tested career education programs are designed to meet the specific career development needs of American Indian young people. To help fill this gap, the authors developed a career education curriculum called "Two Feathers: A Career Education Curriculum for American Indian Adolescents," which is described in this article. Based on their analysis of the impact of the curriculum, the authors conclude it is imperative that career education curriculum intended for use with American Indian youth incorporate the cultural values, cultural expressions, and cultural traditions of American Indian people. For educators who wish to implement a culturally based career curriculum, the authors offer a number of suggestions based on their collaboration with American Indian parents, educators, and community leaders. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
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3. Academic Aspirations and Expectations: Perceptions of Rural Seventh Graders and Their Parents. (ED475913)
Cowley, Kimberly S.; Meehan, Merrill L.; Wilson, Robert A.; Wilson, Nancy M.
2003-03-00
Reports - Research; Speeches/Meeting Papers
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration; College Preparation; Expectation; Grade 7; Middle Schools; Occupational Aspiration; Parent Aspiration; Parent Attitudes; Parent Influence; Paying for College; Rural Education; School Guidance; Sex Differences; Student Attitudes; Student Surveys
Abstract: A study examined rural students' academic aspirations and expectations, their perceptions of their parents' aspirations and expectations, and their parents' actual aspirations and expectations. Surveys were completed by 3,733 seventh grade-students in 54 schools in 17 West Virginia counties. Parent response rates were lower, with approximately two thirds of mothers and slightly less than half of fathers responding. Forty four of the schools were rural. Results indicated that rural parents expected and were expected by their children to play a large role in providing information about continued education. Parents placed a much higher value on the role of the guidance counselor than did students. Female students aspired to a bachelor's degree, and males aspired to an associate's degree. Students felt that their parents' goals exceeded their own and that both parents held these higher aspirations. Parents did report higher aspirations for their children than their children held, but the gap was greater than the students perceived. Both parents and students reported similar perceptions of students' academic effort, with at least half reporting effort equivalent to peers and a fourth professing greater effort. Parents reported little contact with schools about courses and grades needed to get into college. Parents and students had reasonably accurate expectations concerning college costs, but low-income parents were doubtful they could afford it. There was a disconnect between academic expectations and educational aspirations that could lead to disappointment and the failure to achieve those aspirations. (TD) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
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4. Educational and Occupational Aspirations of Latino Youth and Their Parents (EJ727113)
Behnke, Andrew O.; Piercy, Kathleen W.; Diversi, Marcelo
Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, v26 n1 p16-35 2004
2004-00-00
Descriptors: Content Analysis; Occupational Aspiration; Academic Aspiration; Rural Areas; Parent Child Relationship; Parent Attitudes
Abstract: In-depth interviews of 10 rural Latino family triads (mother, father, and adolescent) investigated the educational and occupational aspirations of parents and youth, and factors affecting those aspirations. Using a content analysis of the interview scripts, several themes emerged that described these families' experiences. In some instances, Latino parent aspirations were found to transfer to their youth. However, only one half of the parents were aware of their youth's aspirations, and most had not discussed them with their youth. Youth and parents articulated several barriers to achieving higher educational or occupational aspirations. Implications for programmatic initiatives and research are delineated. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
5. The "Real World" Aspirations of Work-Bound Rural Students (EJ785692)
Burnell, Beverly A.
Journal of Research in Rural Education, v18 n2 p104-113 Fall 2003
2003-00-00
Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: High School Seniors; Rural Education; High School Graduates; Work Attitudes; Aspiration; Goal Orientation; Interviews; Student Surveys; Student Attitudes; Pilot Projects; Critical Incidents Method; Student Educational Objectives
Abstract: Twenty-six work-bound, college-able, rural high school seniors were interviewed regarding their post-high-school aspirations, their views of the transitions associated with leaving high school, and the processes by which they came to think of themselves as work-bound. One of several emergent themes is presented: students' perspectives of the real world and how these perspectives have influenced their post-high school aspirations. Recommendations are made for school personnel, particularly counselors, to address high school students' career and lifestyle development need from a contextual perspective. Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
6. Educational Aspirations and Postsecondary Access and Choice: Students in Urban, Suburban, and Rural Schools Compared. (EJ680084)
Hu, Shouping
Education Policy Analysis Archives, v11 n14 2003
Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration; Access to Education; Disadvantaged Youth; Higher Education; Rural Schools; Rural Youth; Suburban Schools; Urban Schools
Abstract: Used data from the National Education Longitudinal Study of 1988 to examine educational aspirations and postsecondary access and choice by students in urban, suburban, and rural schools. Results show a changing pattern of disadvantage for urban students, but consistent disadvantage for rural students. (SLD)
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7. Comparison of Nonrural versus Rural Middle-School Students' Academic Aspirations. (ED463914)
Cowley, Kimberly S.; Meehan, Merrill L.; Whittaker, Denise; Carey, Marsha
2002-04-00
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration; College Preparation; Disadvantaged Youth; Educational Environment; Higher Education; Middle School Students; Middle Schools; Parent Influence; Parent Participation; Rural Urban Differences; Student Attitudes; Student Surveys
Abstract: West Virginia received two grants from the U.S. Department of Education to encourage disadvantaged youth to have high expectations, stay in school, and take academically rigorous courses to prepare for college. A total of 17 counties were served by these grants. As part of the program, surveys were completed by 3,716 students in 54 middle and junior high schools to gather baseline data on seventh-grade students' and parents' aspirations for students' postsecondary education. Of the students surveyed, 1,218 were classified as nonrural and 2,498 as rural. Findings indicate that families of nonrural students had a greater propensity toward and history of postsecondary education. Nonrural students participated more in clubs, while rural students participated more in sports. Nonrural students seemed more confident of their academic abilities than rural students. Nonrural students more often indicated that a parent helped them with homework, while rural students more often indicated that a classmate or friend helped them. Rural students were more likely to get information related to postsecondary education from a principal or guidance counselor and to discuss college entrance requirements, indicating that rural students were making plans for postsecondary education. However, students often failed to follow through on these ambitions. (Contains 16 references, 10 tables, and 2 figures.) (TD) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
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8. Influences on Aspirations for University Study among Regional and Outer-Metropolitan Year 11 Students. (EJ675801)
Shaw, Peter; Larson, Ann
Australian journal of Career Development, v12 n3 p42-54 Spr 2003
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration; College Bound Students; Foreign Countries; Geographic Isolation; Influences; Rural Areas; Secondary School Students
Abstract: Factors influencing career behavior of rural Australian secondary students from a regional center (n=218) and outer metropolitan school (n=89) were studied. College aspirations were similar. Parent encouragement, garde expectations, and relevance of college to employment were inhibitors or encouragers dependent on local culture. (Contains 47 references.) (SK)
9. Aspirations of Rural Youth. (EJ653222)
Bajema, Duane H.; Miller, W. Wade; Williams, David L.
Journal of Agricultural Education, v43 n3 p61-71 2002
2002-00-00
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration; Adolescents; High Schools; Occupational Aspiration; Rural Farm Residents; Rural Youth
Abstract: Of 883 Iowa high school seniors, 60% lived in towns, 40% on farms. Both groups had a high level of congruence between educational and occupational aspirations and perceived minimal barriers to goal achievement. Farm and town students had equally diverse aspirations. (Contains 23 references.) (SK)
10. Academic Aspirations of Appalachian Seventh Graders and Their Parents. (ED451998)
Meehan, Merrill L.; Cowley, Kimberly S.; Chadwick, Kristine L.; Whittaker, Denise
2001-04-00
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration; College Preparation; Grade 7; Higher Education; Junior High Schools; Middle School Students; Middle Schools; Parent Aspiration; Parent Attitudes; Parent Student Relationship; Rural Youth; Self Concept; Student Attitudes; Student Surveys
Abstract: Parent and student surveys were conducted in nine primarily rural West Virginia counties to gather baseline information on incoming seventh-grade students' and parents' awareness of and aspirations for postsecondary education. The surveys are administered each year as part of Fairmont State College's GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) grant. This paper summarizes findings from first-year surveys, February 2000. Surveys were completed by over 2,200 students at 29 middle and junior high schools and by 1,840 mothers and 1,464 fathers. Findings indicate that parents frequently helped their children with homework but had limited school involvement. Parents were generally satisfied with their child's education. Overall, students seemed fairly confident of their academic ability and saw themselves as good, hardworking students. Students were willing to admit that they needed academic help with some classes. Most students recognized the benefits of postsecondary education. Nearly three-fourths believed that further education is necessary to get a satisfying job, that they would attend college, and that their parents wanted them to go to college. However, students had limited awareness of postsecondary institutions. Students regarded parents as the most important source of educational information, but parents actually had limited information. Parents and students were familiar with financial aid sources but were disinclined to believe that students would receive scholarships. Parents seemed to have a realistic picture of college expenses. County-specific findings and recommendations are listed. (SV) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
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