Abstract
Our presentation was aimed at providing a thorough overview of concepts that interfere with an adolescent’s ability to stay in school and graduate. Additionally, the presentation addressed what other factors of poverty, such as risk-taking behaviors (e.g., marijuana use, binge drinking, or sexual activity), might carry over into college life and affect a student’s academic career. Variables connected to family community, family responsibilities, and adolescents’ self-esteem were described as well. Finally, the presentation discussed factors that play into a student’s willingness to seek out college campus resources for support. With this paper, we hope to outline variables that lead to academic drawbacks within our youth and to raise awareness about the multi-faceted phenomenon of retention of students.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the National Organization for Human Services |
| Subtitle of host publication | 2016 NOHS National Conference-Tampa, FL |
| Editors | Steve Cockerham |
| Publisher | National Organization for Human Services |
| Pages | 5-11 |
| Publication status | Published - 2016 |