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Direct linkStrayhorn, Terrell L. – Urban Education, 2009
The educational aspirations of Black males in urban, suburban, and rural high schools were examined in this study, using a nationally-representative sample of respondents to the National Educational Longitudinal Study (NELS:88/00). Hierarchical linear regression analysis revealed statistically significant relationships between aspirations and SES,…
Descriptors: High Schools, Academic Achievement, Academic Aspiration, Regression (Statistics)
Peer reviewedSo, Alvin Y. – Urban Education, 1987
Formulates three reference group hypotheses to explain why some disadvantaged students achieve more highly than others. Focusing on low SES Hispanic language minority students, analysis shows that both middle class and Hispanic reference group orientations have a positive impact on educational achievement. (PS)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Aspiration, Disadvantaged, Educational Status Comparison
