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Dimensions of Powerlessness Among Black and White High School Students
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Burbach, Harold J.; Wagoner, Jennings L., Jr. – Journal of Negro Education, 1974
This study examined empirically the structure of the powerlessness construct and compared the factorial structure of the concept across racial groups. The results suggested that powerlessness can be meaningfully interpreted as a general concept. However, with respect to the factorial structure of the individual dimensions of powerlessness, enough…
Descriptors: Factor Analysis, High School Students, Individual Power, Locus of Control
Control of Environment and Orientations to Education
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Burbach, Harold J.; Wagoner, Jennings L., Jr. – Urban Education, 1974
The results of this study suggest that problems involving students' feelings of control of environment and academic achievement can be resolved within the context of the school. (Author/SF)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Environment, Environmental Influences, High School Students