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Esterman, Kimberly; Hedlund, Dalva – Journal of Research in Rural Education, 1995
Interviews with 87 adolescents from farm and nonfarm families in rural New York revealed that farm adolescents were closer to their families, were more isolated from peers and peer-related activities, were less likely to pursue a college degree, and were unlikely to remain on the farm despite the positive aspects of farm life. Addresses…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Family Life, Family Relationship, High School Students