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

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