Die Formation elterlicher Bildungsentscheidungen beim Übergang von der Grundschule in die Sekundarstufe I

Abstract

"The Emergence of Parents' Educational Decisions at the Transition from Elementary to Secondary Schooling As little is yet known about the decision-making process at the transition from elementary to secondary schooling, this article aims to identify types of parental aspirational pattern and their development. Given the increasing relevance of higher educational qualifications, the analyses focus on aspirations to obtain Abitur. The data show that most parent decisions are based on a rational, measured assessment that is reflected in changes in their educational aspirations over time. Less educated parents and parents with an immigrant background are more likely to be found in this group. Further, parents in Bavaria are more likely to adjust their aspirations than are parents in Hesse. Parents in Bavaria have to take the state's binding regulations into account in their decision-making process, whereas parents in Hesse have a free choice of secondary track for their children. The group of parents that makes a measured assessment considers factors that are subject to change over time. By contrast, nearly one third of the parents have high and stable aspirations. These parents are more likely to show behaviour specific to their social class and less likely to adjust their aspirations over time." (Author's abstract, IAB-Doku) ((en))

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Kleine, L., Paulus, W. & Blossfeld, H. (2009): Die Formation elterlicher Bildungsentscheidungen beim Übergang von der Grundschule in die Sekundarstufe I. In: J. Baumert, K. Maaz & U. Trautwein (Hrsg.) (2009): Bildungsentscheidungen (Zeitschrift für Erziehungswissenschaft. Sonderheft, 12/2009), p. 103-125.