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ERIC Number: EJ675560
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2003
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0305-5698
Family Background, Individual and Environmental Influences, Aspirations and Young Adults' Educational Attainment: A Follow-up Study.
Marjoribanks, Kevin
Educational Studies, v29 n2-3 p233-42 Jun-Sep 2003
Examines the relationships between adolescents' educational aspirations and young adults' educational attainment. Explains that three factors were considered: (1) family background; (2) individual characteristics; and (3) proximal learning settings. Uses data from a longitudinal study of Australian youth (n=3772 females; n=3476 males). (CMK)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Educational Attainment, Educational Research, Family Characteristics, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Learning Experience, Longitudinal Studies, Surveys, Young Adults
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Australia
Note: Educational Studies is a refereed journal.