The two hypotheses of this study were: (1) low vocational aspirations of lower middle class and disadvantaged students are related to their limited awareness of professional occupations; and, (2) disadvantaged inner city students, due to their broader occupational exposure, will have higher aspirations than suburban and lower middle class…

Social disorganization is the primary theory by which criminologists account for crime rates. Current versions of social disorganization theory assume that strong networks of social relationship prevent crime and delinquency. A community's capacity to develop and maintain strong systems of social relationship is influenced by residential…

This study examined the relationship of SES, urvan vs. rural residence and geographic region to the IQs obtained by children on the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI). (Author)

In the study reported, the labor force characteristics of the nation's 16.2 million teen-agers (aged 16 to 19) are reviewed and evaluated for three types of area: central cities, suburban rings, and nonmetropolitan areas. Tables give data on teen-age employment and unemployment, comparing sex, race, and occupational groups. (Author/AJ)

This study compared the self-concept of 112 gifted urban and 99 gifted rural students in grades 9-12, as reported by students themselves and as perceived by their teachers. The students and their teachers were administered the Florida Key Self-Concept Scale, which comprises 23 items with four subscales: relating, asserting, investing, and coping.…

Numerous reviews and studies have documented high levels of substance use and abuse in the United States when compared to other developed nations. Previous research has identified several factors which place adolescents at risk for substance abuse. This study was designed to replicate and validate some of these risk factors with youth from rural…

Urban and rural school girls were randomly assigned to black and white examiners to be tested on an individually administered intelligence test. The interaction of race of examiner, race of subject, and location of subject's home on test performance was investigated. This interaction was not significant. (Author)

The largest attitudinal difference found between rural and urban students was that fewer rural than urban students would like to attend academic programs after high school graduation. A more extensive discussion of findings is given in ED 148 510. (KR)

Indicators of normative traditionalism were derived from 1947 and 1970 attitude surveys of adolescents from 68 Pennsylvania high schools. Rural-urban character of the areas was indexed by 1950 and 1970 census materials. Although 1970 normative climates were more permissive, findings suggest continuing utility of rural-urban distinction in dealing…

Recent literature concerning rural youth in the North Central states is reviewed in the text and a 291-item bibliography is included. The scope of the study is the following regions: Lower Great Lakes, Upper Great Lakes, Corn Belt, and Central Plains. Rural population has been declining as farms increase in size, making it more difficult for young…

According to the 1992 National Adult Literacy Survey, rural workers score somewhat lower than urban workers in ability to use written and quantitative materials. However, scores of rural and urban young adults are similar, reflecting recent improvements in rural education. Rural workers earn less than urban workers with similar literacy skills;…

The purpose of this paper is to examine some factors which may have an effect on occupational choice and perceived goal-blockage of high school students in 2 selected geographical areas. The factors examined are residence, race, education, and self-concept. Group I consisted of 264 male and female black high school seniors in Louisiana. The rural…

Explores forces of tradition and community and pressures to find work and succeed in "modern" world on lives of rural youth. Examines data on 46 youth (aged 17-24) from Sawyer, Maine. Suggests lessons for social service professionals as they help youth, their families, and their communities build constructive future lives. (NEC)

The conservation task is analyzed into three essential components, a theoretical framework for interpreting cross-cultural studies is presented, and its applicability to existing empirical results is demonstrated. (JM)