Characteristics and attitudes of freshman home economics students at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro

UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
Katherine Koklas Rohlfs (Creator)
Institution
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Advisor
Mildred Johnson

Abstract: The primary purpose of this study was to gain insight into the nature of the freshman class enrolled In the School of Home Economics at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 1972-73. The specific objectives of the study were to: (1) identify educational and vocational plans of freshman home economics students; (2) secure secondary school Information about freshman home economics students; (3) Identify family backgrounds of freshman home economics students; and (4) determine current attitudes of freshman home economics students. The College Student Questionnaire. Part 1, developed by the Educational Testing Service and modified for the student population, was administered to all students present In Home Economics 105—Orientation on September 18, 1972, a required course for all freshman home economics students. After several follow-up attempts, 118 questionnaires were completed, a 79.7 per cent return. Data were compiled and analyzed descriptively.

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Language: English
Date: 1973

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