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Perception Of Parental Favoritism In Young Adults: The Influence Of Extreme Favoritism Vs. Slight Favoritism, Amanda Wiener Jun 2012

Perception Of Parental Favoritism In Young Adults: The Influence Of Extreme Favoritism Vs. Slight Favoritism, Amanda Wiener

Honors Theses

This study examined perceived parental favoritism in a sample of 91 male and female undergraduate students from Union College. Participants were given a series of questionnaires asking about their demographics, academic achievement, and favoritism within their family. In addition, participants were given Rosenberg’s self-esteem questionnaire. This research was meant to investigate the possible predictors and effects of parental favoritism by assessing the following variables: birth order, gender, self-esteem, problem behavior and academic achievement. As hypothesized, results showed a significant correlation between perceived parental favoritism and academic achievement. Participants who reported more extreme favoritism within their families had overall lower grade …


Against All Odds, Britta Stamps Jan 2012

Against All Odds, Britta Stamps

Honors Theses

This thesis studies the stories of five successful women who became pregnant before turning 20 years old. The in-depth stories of these women and the conclusions that follow can be used by teen parents today to encourage teen parents to persevere towards their dreams, against all odds.