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Rackliffe, Gary; Pearson, Nancy – 1982
This guide answers questions for high school graduates moving away from home for the first time. The question and answer format begins with reasons for moving and offers ways of finding information about a new town before leaving, meeting people, and fighting homesickness and indecision. Practical advice is presented on money management and…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adolescent Development, Budgeting, Guidelines
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Elder, Glen H., Jr.; And Others – Journal of Research on Adolescence, 1996
Studied families in the Iowa Youth and Family Project for the social and developmental pathways by which adolescents approach decisions to relocate. Found that lack of socioeconomic opportunity, relatively weak and declining ties to family and religious community, and strong educational prospects were potent factors. Also found that plans to…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Career Choice, Economic Opportunities