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Peer reviewedChung, Rita Chi-Ying; Walkey, Frank H.; Bemak, Fred – Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 1997
Studies differences in educational and occupational aspirations of 108 New Zealand-born Chinese high school students and 203 European counterparts. School Certificate grades were similar for both samples. Aspirations were consistent with parental expectations, but parental pressure appeared to have a negative effect on Chinese students' perception…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Aspiration, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences
Peng, Samuel S.; And Others – 1984
A study of the high school experiences and performance of Asian Americans found them to be performing well in school, with average test scores in math and science as high as those of White students. The data showed the Asian Americans to be more committed to academic excellence. Compared to other students, they took more academic courses, spent…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Aspiration, Asian American Students, Cross Cultural Studies
