Polytechnics as a Stepping Stone to University: A Case of Commercial Education in Finland.

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Title: Polytechnics as a Stepping Stone to University: A Case of Commercial Education in Finland.
Language: English
Authors: Stenstrom, Marja-Leena
Source: Journal of Vocational Education Research. 1995 20(4):41-58.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 18
Publication Date: 1995
Document Type: Reports - Research
Journal Articles
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, Family Characteristics, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Occupational Aspiration, Proprietary Schools, Vocational Education
Geographic Terms: Finland
ISSN: 0739-3369
Abstract: Survey responses from 217 (62%) Finnish polytechnic students indicated that they made choices according to family background. Mothers' education was related to their interest in continuing studies; fathers' education was related to the status of their intended educational choice. (SK)
Entry Date: 1996
Accession Number: EJ524049
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Survey responses from 217 (62%) Finnish polytechnic students indicated that they made choices according to family background. Mothers' education was related to their interest in continuing studies; fathers' education was related to the status of their intended educational choice. (SK)
ISSN:0739-3369