TY - JOUR
T1 - Profesionalna in izobraževalna pričakovanja podeželske mladine na Hrvaškem
AU - Buzov, Ivanka
AU - Kokić, Ivana Batarelo
AU - Kurz, Terri L.
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Educational policy impacts schooling opportunities in rural communities, and it is important to recognize the strong connections and commitments many rural young people have toward their community (Schafft, 2016). In Croatia, education and educational attainment are highly valued in society. As a European Union (EU) member, Croatia is known for emphasizing the importance of education, with an emphasis on making sure children graduate from high school. According to the latest statistical data, Croatia has the lowest high school dropout rate in the EU, with only 3.3% of students leaving school early (European Commission, 2020). Research suggests that academic achievement is associated with a student’s socioeconomic status (SES) (Berliner, 2006; Ruiz, McMahon & Jason, 2018) and that there is a link between educational attainment and health status (Cutler & Lleras-Muney, 2011). Within the Croatian context, inclusive measures directed towards children from disadvantaged groups are implemented at a very early age (Macura Milovanovic et al., 2014). Moreover, teacher education programs in Croatia emphasize the development of more inclusive schools to ensure that every child has the opportunity to reach his/her fullest potential (Batarelo Kokić, Kurz, & Novosel, 2016). However, resources are not always equally distributed across rural and urban schools. The lack of resources in rural areas can result in a decrease in occupational and educational opportunities (Byun, Meece, Irvin, & Hutchins, 2012). The present study was conducted as part of a larger study on the youth aspirations and demographic changes in rural Croatia, in an attempt to understand how demographic characteristics (i.e. gender, family SES) and school level supports (i.e. school climate, professional guidance at school) influence the occupational and educational expectations of rural youth (i.e. aspirations for a meaningful career, future family values, future employment goals)(The presented results are part of the project “Youth Aspirations, Identity, and Demographic Change in Rural Croatia: Implications for Education and Rural and Regional Development” (2017-2018). We thank Pennsylvania State University and the University of Split for funding this research project.) The primary objective of this research is to investigate the relationship between demographic characteristics, school level supports, and the occupational and educational expectations of rural youth. With this research agenda in mind, we explored the following research questions:
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PY - 2021/7
Y1 - 2021/7
N2 - The present study is as an attempt to understand how socio-demographic characteristics (i.e., gender, family socioeconomic status) and school level supports (i.e., school climate, professional guidance at school) influence occupational and educational expectations among rural youth (i.e., aspirations for a meaningful career, future family values, and future employment goals). The findings showed a relationship among the demographic characteristics, school level supports, career aspirations and future family and employment expectations of rural youth. The results of regression analysis indicate that school climate does influence aspirations towards a meaningful career, future family orientation and future employment goals. In addition, aspirations towards a meaningful career are also influenced by gender and professional guidance at school.
AB - The present study is as an attempt to understand how socio-demographic characteristics (i.e., gender, family socioeconomic status) and school level supports (i.e., school climate, professional guidance at school) influence occupational and educational expectations among rural youth (i.e., aspirations for a meaningful career, future family values, and future employment goals). The findings showed a relationship among the demographic characteristics, school level supports, career aspirations and future family and employment expectations of rural youth. The results of regression analysis indicate that school climate does influence aspirations towards a meaningful career, future family orientation and future employment goals. In addition, aspirations towards a meaningful career are also influenced by gender and professional guidance at school.
KW - Educational expectations
KW - Family values
KW - Professional expectations
KW - Rural youth
KW - School climate
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U2 - 10.18690/REI.14.2.171-190.2021
DO - 10.18690/REI.14.2.171-190.2021
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85120413954
SN - 1855-4431
VL - 14
SP - 171
EP - 191
JO - Journal of Elementary Education
JF - Journal of Elementary Education
IS - 2
ER -