Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ336454
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Publication Date: 1986
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College Achievement among Sioux and White South Dakota Students.
Huffman, Terry E.; And Others
Journal of American Indian Education, v25 n2 p32-38 Jan 1986
Relates several social, cultural, and aspirational factors to achievement measured by grade point average among 38 Sioux and 48 White college students. Finds high school GPA and parental encouragement most important for White students, cultural identity and retention of native cultural traditions most important for Sioux students. (LFL)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, American Indian Education, American Indians, Aspiration, College Students, Comparative Analysis, Cultural Background, Cultural Differences, Cultural Influences, Grade Point Average, Higher Education, Parent Student Relationship, Self Concept, Self Esteem, Social Differences, White Students
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Language: English
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