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Chou, Bih-Er; And Others – Sociology and Social Research, 1982
Indicators of normative traditionalism were derived from 1947 and 1970 attitude surveys of adolescents from 68 Pennsylvania high schools. Rural-urban character of the areas was indexed by 1950 and 1970 census materials. Although 1970 normative climates were more permissive, findings suggest continuing utility of rural-urban distinction in dealing…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Standards, Cross Sectional Studies, Local Norms
Chou, Bih-Er; And Others – 1977
Study objectives were to assess actual changes in normative traditionalism which had occurred in a sample of rural Pennsylvania areas and to determine the extent to which the changes in traditionalism were associated with the rurality of these areas. Utilizing a combination of socioeconomic data (census derived) and longitudinal data obtained via…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Age, Attitudes, Family Income