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Family Influences On The Educational Aspirations Of Female Youth In Appalachia, Leah K. Vance
Family Influences On The Educational Aspirations Of Female Youth In Appalachia, Leah K. Vance
Theses and Dissertations--Community & Leadership Development
Family support, both financial and social, can impact the educational aspirations of youth. Studies have shown gender also plays a role in those educational aspirations. While there has been some research done on the educational aspirations of youth in Appalachia, the research on female youth Appalachia is less explored.
This study looks at the educational aspirations of female youth in Appalachia by surveying a group of young women who belong to the Robinson Scholars at the University of Kentucky. Participants completed a brief, one time survey answering questions about the types of social support received and the providers of that …