Differences in Family Size and Marriage Age Expectation and Aspirations of Anglo, Mexican American and Native American Rural Youth in New Mexico.

Edington, Everett; Hays, Leonard

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Publication Date: 1978

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Differences in Family Size and Marriage Age Expectation and Aspirations of Anglo, Mexican American and Native American Rural Youth in New Mexico.

Edington, Everett; Hays, Leonard

Adolescence, v13 n51 p393-400 Fall 1978

In 1975, questionnaires were given to 587 sophomores and seniors in 12 rural high schools. Findings included significant differences between ethnic groups on expected and desired family size and marriage age; but no differences between age groups. (Author/SJL)

Descriptors: Age Differences, American Indians, Aspiration, Cultural Differences, Ethnic Groups, Family Planning, High Schools, Marriage, Mexican Americans, Rural Youth, Student Attitudes, White Students

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: New Mexico

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