Assessing Postsecondary Barriers for Rural Appalachian High School Students
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DOI: 10.1177/1069072719845329
Abstract: Social cognitive career theory indicates that perceived barriers negatively affect career and educational self-efficacy beliefs and may also impact interests, goals, and actions. However, measurement of barriers has produced mixed results, and few quantitative studies… read more here.
Keywords: rural appalachian; barriers rural; career; high school ... See more keywords
Through the Lens: Youth Experiences with Cancer in Rural Appalachian Kentucky Using Photovoice
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19010205
Abstract: Rural Appalachian Kentucky experiences disproportionately high cancer incidence and mortality rates. This cancer burden is due to social determinants of health and cultural factors prominent in the region. The firsthand experiences of community members—especially young… read more here.
Keywords: cancer; appalachian kentucky; rural appalachian; community members ... See more keywords