Date of Award:

5-1931

Document Type:

Thesis

Degree Name:

Master of Science (MS)

Department:

Sociology and Anthropology

Department name when degree awarded

Sociology

Committee Chair(s)

Joseph A. Geddes

Committee

Joseph A. Geddes

Abstract

Purpose of the Study.- The purpose of the study here reported was twofold: (1) to ascertain the nature and extent of gainful employment and the hazards to health in such occupations among boys and girls of high school age (14-18) and; (2) to inquire into the recreational and leisure-time activities of boys and girls.

The Area Studied.- The area within the incorporated village of Richmond, was selected for the study.

Scope of Study.- The study was made with 47 boys and 53 girls who attend the North Cache High School. This includes the entire group, with the exception of 7. A period of one year commencing January 1, 1930, was covered by the study.

The social aspects given consideration were: (1) working opportunities, working conditions, hazards to health and; (2) recreational activities of movies, dances, use of automobile, competitive games and sports and, reading.

Method.- The data were gathered by visiting the homes of the boys and girls. Schedules covering working conditions and recreation were filled out with the aid of both young people and their parents. The latter co-operated in a very splendid way in making possible the appointments with their sons and daughters. Numerous personal interviews were also held. Personal observations of many of these students in the class room have supplemented this material.

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