Optimal cultural distance : a conceptual model of greater and lesser likelihood of participation in higher education by potential entrants from under-represented socio-economic groups

This research investigated processes associated with greater and lesser likelihood of participation in higher education. The sample, of whom 89% were from underrepresented socio-economic groups, counted eight focus groups with a total of 78 participants and 26 individual interviews. The interaction...

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Main Author: Matheson, Catherine
Published: City University London 2006
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.446452