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Somers, Patricia; Settle, Jim – College and University, 2010
The phenomenon of helicopter parenting has been widely reported, yet the research literature is anemic on the topic. Based on interviews and focus groups involving 190 academic and student services professionals, this article continues by discussing the social, psychological, economic, and cultural factors that influence helicoptering; exploring…
Descriptors: Focus Groups, Child Rearing, Parenting Styles, Cultural Influences
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Somers, Patricia; Tucciarone, Kristy; Austin, Jan; Keene, Barbara; Packnett, Gwen Deloach; Stoll, Laura – College and University, 2006
Movies are a pervasive cultural influence on the lives of young men and women. One only has to utter the words, "double secret probation" to a college audience to understand the extent of this influence. Yet the large body of research in film does not draw on higher education research. We explore how college choice and adolescent development…
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Adolescent Attitudes, College Students, Higher Education