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Experiences of Urban Youth Navigating the Transition to Ninth Grade

The Ohio State University

BRENDA J. LOHMAN

The Ohio State University

PHILIP R. NEWMAN

The Ohio State University

MARY C. MYERS

The Ohio State University

VICTORIA L. SMITH

Birmingham, AL

The study describes perceptions of the transition to ninth grade for low-income, urban, minority adolescents. Students who had a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher in middle school were interviewed about their school transition. Results focus on perceptions of the transition, major challenges, sources of support, and coping strategies. Students who continued to perform well in ninth grade were differentiated from those who had academic difficulties. Students described the transition to high school as including new academic challenges, a more complex environment, new social demands, and new interactions with teachers. High performers mentioned fewer challenges than low performers. High performers received more support from their immediate family, and many had friends who supported their academic goals. Students described three kinds of coping strategies: individual (be dedicated, stay focused), academic (study, keep up with homework), and social (hang with the right people). Implications focus on supporting academic success for urban youth.

Youth & Society, Vol. 31, No. 4, 387-416 (2000)
DOI: 10.1177/0044118X00031004001


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