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Networks of Encouragement: Who's Encouraging Latina/o Students and White Students to Enroll in Honors and Advanced-Placement (AP) Courses?

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Title: Networks of Encouragement: Who's Encouraging Latina/o Students and White Students to Enroll in Honors and Advanced-Placement (AP) Courses?
Language: English
Authors: Witenko, Vanessa, Mireles-Rios, Rebeca, Rios, Victor M.
Source: Journal of Latinos and Education. 2017 16(3):176-191.
Availability: Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 16
Publication Date: 2017
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools
Secondary Education
Descriptors: Advanced Placement Programs, Honors Curriculum, High School Students, White Students, Hispanic American Students, Enrollment Influences, Enrollment Trends, Social Networks, Social Support Groups, Student Motivation, Statistical Analysis, Student Surveys
Geographic Terms: California
DOI: 10.1080/15348431.2016.1229612
ISSN: 1534-8431
Abstract: Using affiliation network data collected at a large high school, this study examined differences between who encourages Latina/o and White students to enroll in advanced courses. Previous research has shown a positive association between emotional support and academic achievement, and thus, this study shifts the focus from who informs students to who encourages them. This study revealed that on average, Latina/o and White students have different networks of encouragement.
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 96
Entry Date: 2017
Accession Number: EJ1149406
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Using affiliation network data collected at a large high school, this study examined differences between who encourages Latina/o and White students to enroll in advanced courses. Previous research has shown a positive association between emotional support and academic achievement, and thus, this study shifts the focus from who informs students to who encourages them. This study revealed that on average, Latina/o and White students have different networks of encouragement.
ISSN:1534-8431
DOI:10.1080/15348431.2016.1229612