The Academic Attainment of Ethnic Groups in Australia: A Social Psychological Model.

Clifton, Rodney A.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ434977

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Publication Date: 1991

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The Academic Attainment of Ethnic Groups in Australia: A Social Psychological Model.

Clifton, Rodney A.; And Others

Sociology of Education, v64 n2 p111-26 Apr 1991

Reports a comparative study of the academic achievement and secondary school completion of students of Australian, Greek, English, and Italian backgrounds. Explores differences among results for the ethnic groups. Refutes the assertion that educational systems block the upward mobility of non-English-speaking students. Discusses reasons for the varying results. (SG)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Comparative Analysis, Educational Attainment, Educational Research, Ethnic Groups, Ethnic Studies, Foreign Countries, Secondary Education, Secondary School Students, Social Mobility, Social Psychology

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

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Australia

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