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Document Type

Thesis - University Access Only

Award Date

1993

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department / School

Home Economics

First Advisor

Delores Kluckman

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of part-time employment of South Dakota high school students on their academic performance, school attendance and involvement in extracurricular activities. To accomplish this purpose, the following objectives have been selected: 1. To compare the number of teens involved in paid part-time employment in large schools versus small schools in South Dakota. 2. To evaluate the effect of part-time employment of high school students in South Dakota on their academic performance. 3. To evaluate the effect of part-time employment of high school students in South Dakota on school attendance. 4. To evaluate the effect of part-time employment of high school students in South Dakota on their involvement in extracurricular activities. 5. To examine students [sic] attitudes toward work, school and school activities.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

High school students -- Employment -- South Dakota
Academic achievement -- South Dakota
High school attendance -- South Dakota
High school students -- South Dakota -- Recreation

Format

application/pdf

Publisher

South Dakota State University

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