Identity Work by Alternative High School Students.

Fraser, Jim; Davis, Phillip W.; Singh, Ravinder

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ERIC Number: EJ584772

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Publication Date: 1997

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Identity Work by Alternative High School Students.

Fraser, Jim; Davis, Phillip W.; Singh, Ravinder

International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education, v10 n2 p221-35 Apr-Jun 1997

Examines the adaptive strategies of institutionally marginalized students in an alternative high school setting. Uses Snow and Anderson's (1987) model of "identity work" to analyze how students symbolically distance themselves from features of their "home" school and embrace their alternative school. Presents findings and addresses policy implications for alternative schooling. (DSK)

Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Educational Research, High Schools, Identification (Psychology), Nontraditional Education, Nontraditional Students, Self Concept, Student Needs, Student Reaction

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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