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An Information Distortion Model of Social Class Differences in Math Self-Concept, Intrinsic Value, and Utility Value
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Parker, Philip D.; Marsh, Herbert W.; Guo, Jiesi; Anders, Jake; Shure, Nikki; Dicke, Theresa – Journal of Educational Psychology, 2018
In this paper, we develop an information distortion model (IDM) of social class differences in self-beliefs and values. The IDM combines psychological biases on frame-of-reference effects with sociological foci on ability stratification. This combination is hypothesized to lead to working-class children having more positive math self-beliefs and…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Academic Aspiration, Social Class, Longitudinal Studies
Attitudes and Expectations: Do Attitudes towards Education Mediate the Relationship between Social Networks and Parental Expectations?
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Roth, Tobias; Salikutluk, Zerrin – British Journal of Sociology of Education, 2012
Previous international research has shown that educational goals are fundamental for explaining differences in the educational attainment between individuals. For a better understanding of educational inequality, it is therefore crucial to know more about the mechanisms leading to different expectations. Our paper contributes to this field of…
Descriptors: Equal Education, Educational Attainment, Academic Aspiration, Foreign Countries