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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.

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Edington, Everett; Hays, Leonard – Adolescence, 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

Life Plans of Low-Income Girls in the United States.

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Kenkel, William F. – 1980

A longitudinal study conducted in six southern states dealt with four population categories (poor youth, rural youth, black youth, and females) frequently neglected in status aspiration, career goal, and life plans research. The term "life plans" included educational and occupational aspirations as well as expectations of age at…

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Age Differences, Aspiration, Child Rearing