Boy and girl Quote by James S. Coleman
“Particular individuals who might never consider dropping out if they were in a different high school might decide to drop out if they attended a school where many boys and girls did so.”
About This Quote
Source Study: Equality of Educational Opportunity, 1966
Peers influence dropout decisions; a school’s overall dropout rate can affect individual choices.
In simple terms: School environment shapes dropout risk.
Key Takeaway
Address peer influence in schools.
Themes
education
peer pressure
dropout prevention
Mood
concerned
analytical
Type
research
policy
When to use this quote
- high school counseling
- policy design
- parental outreach
Key Concepts
social contagion
school climate
Questions to Reflect On
- How can schools create positive peer norms?
- What interventions reduce negative peer influence?
A Different Perspective
Individual agency also matters; not all students follow peers.
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