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The College Choice Phenomenon: An Exploration Of Parental Perceptions, Sandra Jean Lord Thomas
The College Choice Phenomenon: An Exploration Of Parental Perceptions, Sandra Jean Lord Thomas
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
Napoleon Bonaparte coined the maxim; "The future destiny of the child is always the work of the parent" (Evans, 1971, p. 18). A parent plays a key part in the development and progression of a child. Consequently, children often adopt parental perceptions of the world around them. The college choice phenomenon is no exception; parents perform a critical role. The purpose of this study was to examine the role parents played in the college choice phenomenon. The study employed a qualitative research approach with a quantitative component to explore parental perceptions and the interrelated roles of parents, students, high school …