Career Plans and Military Propensity of Hispanic Youth: Interviews with 1997 Youth Attitude Tracking Study Respondents

Abstract

This report presents the findings from interviews with Hispanic respondents to the 1997 Youth Attitude Tracking Study. A total of 40 Hispanic youth between 16 and 21 were selected along dimensions of country of origin and propensity for military service. A semi-structured interview guide was developed for the study. The guide covered the major issues or topics of interest. Interviewers were trained to ask open-ended questions in the areas of interest, and let the youth talk. In this way, the study was able gather information that reflects issues or topics that the young men thought were important. Major area of interest career decision-making, approaches to decision-making, and understanding propensity of Hispanic youth.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA386283

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  • Jerome D. Lehnus
  • Martha S. Kudela
  • Mary Achatz
  • Shelly Perry

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