Trends in the Effects of Family Background on Educational Attainment in the Philippines.

Smith, Herbert L.; Cheung, Paul P. L.

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ERIC Number: EJ336703

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Publication Date: 1986

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Trends in the Effects of Family Background on Educational Attainment in the Philippines.

Smith, Herbert L.; Cheung, Paul P. L.

American Journal of Sociology, v91 n6 p1387-408 May 1986

This study investigates the influence of family background on (1) number of years of schooling completed, and (2) the probability of advancing to the next grade having successfully completed the present grade. Results showed decreasing influence of family background under number one but a remarkably stable influence under model two. (JDH)

Descriptors: Educational Attainment, Family Characteristics, Family Status, Social Class, Social Science Research, Social Status, Socioeconomic Status, Sociology

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Philippines

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