Students' Choice and Social Selection.

Laursen, Per R.

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Publication Date: 1993

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Students' Choice and Social Selection.

Laursen, Per R.

Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, v37 n4 p279-91 1993

An attempt to integrate psychological and sociological theories of student choice of higher education courses by drawing on the structuration theory of A. Giddens is discussed. Empirical support is given through studies of Danish higher education admission and student course selection by 1,084 secondary school graduates. (SLD)

Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, Behavior Patterns, College Admission, Course Selection (Students), Educational History, Foreign Countries, High School Graduates, High Schools, Higher Education, Labor Market, Psychological Patterns, Research Needs, Socioeconomic Status, Sociology, Theories

Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Denmark

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