One in Eight: Deciding to Pursue a College-Going Possible Self in a High-Poverty High School

There is considerable research evidence suggesting that low-income, racial minority students value education and aspire for postsecondary educational attainment (Bloom, 2007; Destin & Oyserman, 2009; Wigfield & Eccles, 2002). However, their performance in school often does not align with tho...

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Main Author: Naff, David B
Format: Others
Published: VCU Scholars Compass 2017
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Online Access:https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/5114
https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=6190&context=etd