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OverviewThis report from a longitudinal study of 1,000 students followed from the beginning of high school through their mid-twenties, answers, resoundingly, no. Examining a broad range of teenagers, Jeylan Mortimer concludes that high school students who work even as much as half-time are in fact better off in many ways than students who don't have jobs at all. Having part-time jobs can increase confidence and time management skills, promote vocational exploration, and enhance subsequent academic success. The wider social circle of adults they meet through their jobs can also buffer strains at home, and some of what young people learn on the job - not least responsibility and confidence - gives them an advantage in later work life. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jeylan T. MortimerPublisher: Harvard University Press Imprint: Harvard University Press Dimensions: Width: 16.30cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 24.10cm Weight: 0.578kg ISBN: 9780674009233ISBN 10: 0674009231 Pages: 352 Publication Date: 28 February 2003 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Out of stock  Table of ContentsReviewsMortimer found that high-schoolers who work in moderation, on average 20 hours or less a week during the school year, were more likely to go on to college and receive a degree compared with both their peers who did not work and those who worked more than 20 hours a week. She also concludes that a part-time job can increase confidence, teach teenagers how to manage time and help them think about what kind of work they want to do as adults. In the academic and public policy debates about the value of teenage work, her book offers support for what many parents have long suspected: A job often can be a good thing. -- Maja Beckstrom St. Paul Pioneer Press (02/18/2003) Mortimer found that high-schoolers who work in moderation, on average 20 hours or less a week during the school year, were more likely to go on to college and receive a degree compared with both their peers who did not work and those who worked more than 20 hours a week. She also concludes that a part-time job can increase confidence, teach teenagers how to manage time and help them think about what kind of work they want to do as adults. In the academic and public policy debates about the value of teenage work, her book offers support for what many parents have long suspected: A job often can be a good thing.--Maja Beckstrom St. Paul Pioneer Press (02/18/2003) Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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