The Influence of Socioeconomic Status on Adolescent Leadership in Colorado Public High Schools

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dc.contributor.advisorKoonce, Rob
dc.contributor.authorBaublits, Jennifer L.en_US
dc.contributor.cuauthorBaublits, Jennifer L.en_US
dc.date.accessioned2015-08-12T13:35:12Z
dc.date.issued2015-06-03
dc.degree.committeeGeorges, Leahen_US
dc.degree.committeeBrock, Barbaraen_US
dc.degree.disciplineInterdisciplinary Ed.D. Program in Leadershipen_US
dc.degree.grantorGraduate Schoolen_US
dc.degree.levelEdD (Doctor of Education)en_US
dc.degree.nameEd.D. Program in Leadershipen_US
dc.description.abstractA number of studies investigate the differential treatment of students in education based on gender, race, or disability. Few examine the indicator of socioeconomic status (SES), particularly in relation to student leadership participation. This study examined the occurrence of low SES adolescents in positions of leadership among Colorado public high schools. Through a correlational explanatory survey design, data analyses confirmed the null hypotheses that there was no relationship between the SES of adolescents and adolescents serving in leadership positions in urban or rural public high schools in Colorado. Post-hoc analyses yielded additional information related to what types of activities are more likely to have low SES adolescent leaders: (1) Low SES students were more involved in leadership while attending low SES schools; (2) low SES students were more likely to serve in positions of leadership in certain types of activities; and, (3) school SES was shown to influence the types of activities where low SES student leaders serve. Public high schools represent ideal environments for influencing leadership development of low SES adolescents. This study proposed incorporating a leadership curriculum that identifies potential leaders, provides ongoing support and training, develops leadership skills through school and community partnerships, and eliminates pay-to-play policies for extracurricular activities. Although this study presented significant findings, additional research on low SES adolescent leadership is warranted to determine whether leadership opportunities are sufficient for low SES adolescent leaders to transfer leadership skills into adulthood and out of a low socioeconomic environment. Keywords: Adolescent leadership, low socioeconomic status, poverty, educationen_US
dc.description.noteProQuest Traditional Publishing Optionen_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10504/71157
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.publisherCreighton Universityen_US
dc.publisher.locationOmaha, Nebraskaen_US
dc.rightsCopyright is retained by the Author. A non-exclusive distribution right is granted to Creighton University and to ProQuest following the publishing model selected above.en_US
dc.rights.holderDr. Jennifer L. Baublitsen_US
dc.titleThe Influence of Socioeconomic Status on Adolescent Leadership in Colorado Public High Schoolsen_US
dc.typeDissertation
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