Rural and urban seniors from all-black high schools in Louisiana were given group-administered questionnaires to determine the influence of 5 primary contacts on the formation of occupational aspirations of youth. The 5 primary contacts generally acknowledged to have some influence were parents, relatives, friends, teachers, and guidance…

In an effort to understand the dynamics of the status attainment process, the effects of significant-other influence on aspirations were considered. Data were derived from group administered questionnaires of a proportionate, stratified, random cluster sample of Louisiana high school seniors. Utilizing data on 1,241 white males, residence controls…

The occupational plans of a sample of white and black high school seniors were analyzed by a model which included the following variables: father's occupation, family income, father's education, and academic performance. A proportionate, stratified, random cluster sample of Louisiana high school seniors was selected in November 1970, yielding a…

In an effort to understand the dynamics of the status attainment process, the effects of significant-other influences were analyzed in terms of sexual and racial differences. Data were derived from a proportionate, stratified, random cluster sample of Louisiana high school seniors. High schools were stratified on the basis of residence…