Stress and educational expectations: a study of future orientation
Date
2014-04Author
Sulma, Adrienne
Publisher
University of Wisconsin--Stout. Research Services
Advisor(s)
Paulson, Nels
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This research explores the extent to which the type of
secondary education a student receives impacts their perceived
stress level when it comes to thinking about college. Drawing
from pace-of-life literature in educational and work-sphere
studies, this research also explores whether the pace-of-life in
educational institutions contributes to this perceived mental
stress. This is a qualitative research project consisting of
interviews with public school and alternative school (charter or
home) students. Particular focus is given toward school norms
on future-oriented pressures and whether the school provides
leniency to lower performing students. Three theories were
used for synthesis: structural strain theory, social learning theory,
and fear appeal theory. This article argues that parents are
most influential on a student’s perceived stress level in relation
to future goals. The information collected from this study
can inform school and parenting resources, and it indicates
opportunities for future studies.
Subject
stress
pace-of-life
adolescents
Permanent Link
http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/77312Citation
Sulma, A. (2014). Stress and educational expectations: a study of future orientation. University of Wisconsin-Stout Journal of Student Research, 13, 20-35.