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Peer reviewedSanchirico, Andrew – Sociology of Education, 1991
Discusses a study of whether Chinese-American families in small businesses promote educational achievement by transmitting high aspirations to the next generation. Concludes that proprietors exert positive influence on their children's educational attainment. Suggests that small business participation has encouraged intergenerational educational…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Aspiration, Attitude Measures, Chinese Americans
Peer reviewedLeTendre, Gerald K. – Sociology of Education, 1996
Analyzes the decision making process used by Japanese middle school students and their parents for choosing a high school. Reveals that these decisions are highly affected by placement counseling. This process defines the students' choices, inculcates values, and offers sets of rationales for students to account for their decisions. (MJP)
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, Admission (School), Age Grade Placement, Decision Making
Peer reviewedHauser, Robert M.; Anderson, Douglas K. – Sociology of Education, 1991
Presents results of studies comparing the plans and aspirations of African-American and white high school seniors. Reports that both groups' plans followed similar trends during a period when the chances of college entry declined for African Americans. Attributes trends toward more education among African Americans but not whites to favorable…
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, Black Education, Black Students, Educational Opportunities
