Descriptor
| Cultural Isolation | 3 |
| Eskimos | 3 |
| Behavior Patterns | 2 |
| Behavioral Science Research | 2 |
| Cultural Context | 2 |
| Current Events | 2 |
| Social Attitudes | 2 |
| Social Values | 2 |
| Television | 2 |
| Academic Achievement | 1 |
| Behavior Change | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 3 |
| Reports - Research | 2 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Finley, David – Phi Delta Kappan, 1983
In Wainwright, a small Eskimo village on the North Slope of Alaska, there is little relationship between education and future prospects. The result is low academic achievement. (Author)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cultural Isolation, Education Work Relationship, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedO'Connell, Sheldon – Journal of Communication, 1977
Describes a study of the impact of the first year of television on an Eskimo community by comparing the residents' responses with those of inhabitants of a community without television. Responses indicate a social impact on specific attitudes, but an overall retention of basic Eskimo values. (JMF)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, Cultural Context, Cultural Isolation
Peer reviewedColdevin, Gary O. – Journal of Communication, 1977
Describes the impact of the expanded availability of television as a result of the Anik I satellite transmission system on the Canadian Eskimo (adults have an increased knowledge of national and international affairs). Indicates critical social and psychological effects on Eskimo children while adults have retained traditional social customs and…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, Communications Satellites
