The present study was a part of a larger research project
investigating the relationships between perceived clothing
deprivation and selected social-psychological, socio-economic,
and social participation variables among high school students.
The purpose of the present study was to investigate the
effects of clothing values and selected demographic
characteristics on perceived...
The study attempted to accomplish the following:
1. Identify the causes of absenteeism in an inner-city
high school.
2. Investigate and compare the reasons for absenteeism
of: (a) boys vs. girls, (b) students with divorced
parents vs. students with parents who are not divorced, and
(c) bused students vs. resident...
This study assessed the differences between
teachers' opinions and students' responses regarding the
influence of clothing on adolescents' decisions to
participate in social activities.
Survey methodology was used with the final samples
consisting of 336 students and 140 teachers who were drawn
from six high schools located in economically depressed...
This study addressed the incidence of drug use by
freshmen at Siuslaw High School in Florence, Oregon, and
sought their opinions about effective drug and alcohol
prevention programs. The purpose was to provide basic data
which would ultimately assist in specific drug and alcohol
programs for this population.
In phase...