Rural Scholars or Bright Rednecks? Aspirations for a Sense of Place among Rural Youth in Appalachia.

Howley, Craig B.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ546440

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Publication Date: 1996

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Rural Scholars or Bright Rednecks? Aspirations for a Sense of Place among Rural Youth in Appalachia.

Howley, Craig B.; And Others

Journal of Research in Rural Education, v12 n3 p150-60 Win 1996

Surveys of 158 West Virginia Governor's Honors Academy (GHA) students and 644 seniors in rural West Virginia high schools suggest that, compared to the latter, GHA students are less alienated; are not more eager to leave their community; exhibit stronger modern dispositions, but not weaker rustic dispositions; and are equally satisfied with their communities. Contains 45 references. (Author/TD)

Descriptors: Aspiration, Community Satisfaction, Expectation, High School Seniors, High Schools, Quality of Life, Rural Education, Rural Youth, School Community Relationship, Student Alienation, Student Attitudes, Student Interests, Student Surveys

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: West Virginia

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