Accuracy of Proxy Reports of Parental Status Characteristics.

Looker, E. Dianne

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Publication Date: 1989

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Accuracy of Proxy Reports of Parental Status Characteristics.

Looker, E. Dianne

Sociology of Education, v62 n4 p257-76 Oct 1989

Provides a comprehensive summary of research literature on the accuracy of proxy reports of parental status characteristics. Tests four hypotheses in relation to the influence of the child-respondent's age, race, and gender and the parents' education or occupation on the accuracy of reporting. (LS/Author)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Educational Attainment, Educational Research, Literature Reviews, Meta Analysis, Parent Background, Parents, Racial Differences, Research Problems, Sex Differences, Status

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

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Language: English

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