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Title: A Model of Educational Attainment from a Social Learning Perspective
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Haurin, R. Jean |
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A Model of Educational Attainment from a Social Learning Perspective M.A. Thesis, The Ohio State University, 1985 Cohort(s): Young Men, Young Women Publisher: UMI - University Microfilms, Bell and Howell Information and Learning Keyword(s): Educational Aspirations/Expectations; Educational Attainment; Family Influences; Fertility; Gender Differences; Marriage; Military Service; Parental Influences; Simultaneity This paper develops a model of the individual educational attainment process using social learning theory as the framework. Hypotheses are developed concerning the influence of family background factors and significant others on educational achievement, aspirations, and educational attainment over a ten year period. Also considered are intervening life-cycle events such as marriage, fertility and military service which generally have not simultaneously been examined in previous research. Particular attention is devoted to sex differences in the educational attainment process. The model is empirically tested on nationally representative cohorts of males and females using two-stage least squares. The results provide support for the influence of the education of same-sex parent, income and parental encouragement as predicted by the social learning theory framework. However, further testing on data sets with greater detail on "significant other" relationships is advised. The results argue against using composites of parental characteristics. Mother's employment characteristics have little effect on the attainment process for either sex, while marriage and fertility events represent significant limitations only for females. Recommendations for future research include further development of attainment models for different race-gender groups. Particular attention should be given to investigating the impact of parental encouragement among these subgroups as well as to what differences in the educational attainment process obtain for youth from intact versus non-intact families. |
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Haurin, R. Jean. A Model of Educational Attainment from a Social Learning Perspective. M.A. Thesis, The Ohio State University, 1985. |