“If we want an education, we want an education. It's our choice”: How four youth at risk of dropping out of high school experienced social capital

• Main Author: Malloy, Joanne McFarland
• Format: Dissertation
• Language: English
• Published: ProQuest Dissertations & Theses 01.01.2011
• Subjects: School counseling; Secondary education; Social research

Youth who are at risk of dropping out of high school are often challenged by significant emotional and behavioral support needs, and are typically disengaged from the educational process and the social networks that can help them succeed in their homes, in school, and in their communities. This rese...