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Picou, J. Steven; And Others – 1974
In an effort to understand the dynamics of the status attainment process, the effects of significant-other influences were analyzed in terms of sexual and racial differences. Data were derived from a proportionate, stratified, random cluster sample of Louisiana high school seniors. High schools were stratified on the basis of residence…
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, Blacks, Comparative Analysis, Females
Picou, J. Steven; And Others – 1972
The objectives of this research were to develop a basic model for the formation of adolescents' educational plans, which incorporated several social psychological factors as intervening variables, and to analyze this model for both black and white adolescents residing in Deep-South rural and urban communities. The methodology employed consisted of…
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, Area Studies, Blacks, Decision Making
Picou, J. Steven; Howard, William G. – 1976
The impact of sex-role socialization on career-related status orientations was examined in an attempt to specify, by sex, differential reference group influence and motivational variations. Data were derived from a larger data-set on mobility and achievement orientations of a random sample of 1970 senior students stratified according to residence…
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, High School Seniors, High School Students, Occupational Aspiration
Picou, J. Steven; Curry, Evans W. – 1974
Past research is held to indicate a consistent relationship between participation in interscholastic athletics and educational orientations. This research is said to focus specifically on the "athletic success". Athletic success should be a stronger facilitator of the mobility attitudes of black youth, it is argued, because sports is…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Aspiration, Adolescents, Athletics