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ERIC Number: EJ1101408
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016
Pages: 27
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1558-2159
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Cultural Attitudes, Parental Aspirations, and Socioeconomic Influence on Post-Primary School Selection in Northern Ireland
Kelleher, Luke; Smyth, Austin; McEldowney, Malachy
Journal of School Choice, v10 n2 p200-226 2016
This research considers implications of planned reform of the education system in Northern Ireland for school choice and travel behavior. The school system is currently segregated on the basis of religion and academic ability at age 11. Discrete Choice Models based on a Stated Preference experiment included in a program of parental surveys yielded insights into likely responses of parents to both current options and potential reforms. Surprisingly, most parents would not be adverse to the removal of religious segregation from schools while availability of free school transport is not a significant factor in the school choice process. Aspirations of academic quality are higher among more affluent parents.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom; United Kingdom (Northern Ireland)
Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Education Reform Act 1988 (England)
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