Perception of Family Background and Personal Characteristics among Indian College Students.

Lin, Ruey-Lin

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ERIC Number: EJ413874

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Publication Date: 1990

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Perception of Family Background and Personal Characteristics among Indian College Students.

Lin, Ruey-Lin

Journal of American Indian Education, v29 n3 p19-28 May 1990

Among 87 American Indian students at a Montana college, those from traditional families were more task and achievement oriented, had higher grade point averages, and spent more time doing homework. Those from modern families cared more about professors' opinions and skipped more classes. Contains the survey questionnaire. (SV)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, American Indians, College Students, Family Characteristics, Family Influence, Goal Orientation, Questionnaires, Study Habits, Surveys, Traditionalism, Values

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires

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Language: English

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