Type of Document Dissertation Author Walker, Kenroy A. URN etd-301411131974430 Title The Aspirations Formation of Disadvantaged Jamaican Male Youths Degree PhD Department Curriculum and Instruction Advisory Committee
Advisor Name Title Dr. Darrel Clowes Committee Chair Dr. Jimmie Fortune none Dr. John Burton none Dr. Joyce Williams-Green none Dr. Terry Wildman none Keywords
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Date of Defense 1997-01-30 Availability unrestricted Abstract This study examined the aspirations formation of disadvantaged Jamaican male youths. The design of the study
was a Type 3 holistic design which considered the global nature of multiple cases, and focused on the impact of
work, family, school, peers and siblings on subjects1 aspirations. Six case studies were conducted using
observations, focus groups, taped interviews and document inspection techniques. Data were analyzed using
McCraken1s coding techniques. The results showed that the youths1 aspirations were leveled, reflected realities
of their employment possibilities, and were patterned after their father1s occupations. The youths1 reluctance
to raise their aspirations signals the need for Jamaican policy makers to address the problems caused by low
aspirations among youths. Recommendations for further research are offered.
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