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To describe the process of socialization of young adults at university in the light of the goals and perceptions of undergraduates and academic staff. The attitudes, goals, activities and satisfactions of students were explored.
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Attitudinal/Behavioural Questions The data were collected in two stages and using two questionnaires. 1. (1969) Respondents asked to agree/disagree with a number of statements about their school experience, comparison of school and university, reasons for university entrance, when first wished to go to university, expectations, source of information. Ranking of attributes which make a 'good student'/'a good lecturer', agreement or disagreement with various statements about universities and students in general and about lecturers. How keen to take honours. 2. (1970) Hours of attendance, preferences and opinions on teaching and examinations during first year, opinions about lecturers, perceived value of university, opinions about student representation and participation, major activities during the year (other than study), membership of societies, participation in occupations, demonstrations or 'sit-ins', whether voted in student elections. Career plans. Respondents were asked to rank their reasons for university entrance. Background Variables 1. (1969) Age, sex, type of school last attended full-time, type of course to be taken, subjects of specialization, whether respondent had been accepted by Edinburgh or Manchester University and by which department, whether these were respondent's first choices. Career plans (and whether clear or vague), whether plans had influenced application to university. Main activity from Sept. 1968 - June 1969 and interests. Father's occupation and employment status. 'A' level passes and grades and whether maths included, positions of responsibility held, whether respondent had been emotionally or nervously unwell. Religion, church attendance, political support and activity. Distance of university from home. 2. (1970) Number of siblings, last school attended, time of final decision to enter university, subjective assessment of parental influence, type of course, subjects taken, whether second year entered directly, examination performance, whether respondent had been emotionally or nervously unwell since entering university, proportion of friends from subject of department/university/old school, whether respondent had a special friend of the opposite sex and whether he/she was at the university. 'A' level passes and grades. Age father/mother finished full-time education
No sampling (total universe)
Postal survey
