Culture, the Self-Fulfilling Prophecy, and Quality of Life in the Black Belt Region of the Southeastern United States.

Hayman, John

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Publication Date: 1981-Apr

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Culture, the Self-Fulfilling Prophecy, and Quality of Life in the Black Belt Region of the Southeastern United States.

Hayman, John

High School Journal, v64 n7 p310-16 Apr 1981

The author hypothesizes that the low quality of life and poor academic performance found in the Black Belt are culturally determined and therefore self-regenerating in an effect similar to the self-fulfilling prophecy. He presents supportive evidence and recommends empirical validation. Part of a theme issue on rural education. (SJL)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Blacks, Cultural Influences, Disadvantaged Environment, Quality of Life, Research Needs, Rural Areas, Self Concept

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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