DOI
https://doi.org/10.25772/0A7A-6B07
Defense Date
2020
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Victoria A. Shivy, Ph.D.
Second Advisor
Jean Corcoran, Ph.D.
Third Advisor
Natalie Dautovich, Ph.D.
Fourth Advisor
Sarah K. Price, Ph.D.
Fifth Advisor
Sarah Raskin, Ph.D.
Abstract
Data from a sample of community college students (N = 478) in Virginia were used to examine relations among rurality, socioeconomic status, work hope, and work volition. Socioeconomic status, work hope, and work volition were positively associated. However, rurality, measured both as a continuous and categorical variable, was not correlated with work hope or work volition. Additional analyses showed convergence between measures of work hope and work volition confirming construct similarity. Results, limitations, implications, and recommendations for future study are included.
Rights
© Jesse A. Wingate
Is Part Of
VCU University Archives
Is Part Of
VCU Theses and Dissertations
Date of Submission
4-13-2020