Date of Award:
5-2016
Document Type:
Thesis
Degree Name:
Master of Science (MS)
Department:
Psychology
Committee Chair(s)
Jamison D. Fargo
Committee
Jamison D. Fargo
Committee
Ginger Lockhart
Committee
Mark S. Innocenti
Abstract
Over one million youth (age 14-24) experience homelessness each year in the United States, about 5-8% of all youth. For homeless youth to become independent and avoid cycling through public services, consistent income is necessary. Barriers to gaining employment and subsequent income often stem from lack of education. Defining the educational goals of homeless youth and barriers in reaching them are crucial steps in the development of relevant and effective educational interventions. Using data obtained from surveys of homeless youth in an urban Western city, this study found large discrepancies between the educational goals of homeless youth and actual academic attainment. Becoming homeless before the age of 18 and having fewer lifetime parents or guardians were predictive of lacking a diploma or GED. Implications of this research for informing educational interventions for homeless youth are discussed.
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Recommended Citation
Peterson, Rachel, "Educational Experiences and Goals of Homeless Youth and Barriers to Reaching these Goals" (2016). All Graduate Theses and Dissertations. 4933.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/4933
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