LONGITUDINAL EFFECTS OF FAMILY STRUCTURE CHANGES ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Authors

Varden E. Hadfield, Brigham Young University
Dr. Joseph A. Olsen, Brigham Young University

Keywords

family structure, academic performance, high school students, marital status

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Sociology

Abstract

Extensive cross-sectional research has examined marital status and family composition and their effects on academic performance. Many cross-sectional studies have found moderate correlations between family structure and both grades and test scores. A few studies have found when race and socioeconomic status are controlled, correlations remain for only certain family types. However, after a thorough library computer index search and Internet National Educational Longitudinal Study index search, ill studies located were cross-sectional and focused on specific aspects of family structure, without time order data to provide evidence for causation.

Recommended Citation

Hadfield, Varden E. and Olsen, Dr. Joseph A. (2013) "LONGITUDINAL EFFECTS OF FAMILY STRUCTURE CHANGES ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 606.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/606