Abstract
This paper assesses the effects of human capital and social capital on the probability of a person dropping out of high school, using the High School and Beyond data set. Utilizing logistic regressi~n, predicted dropout rates are uncovered for students whose families and communities differ in human and social capital, controllmg for financial capital, race, ethnicity, and rural-urban residence. The effects of human and social capital variables combine to make substantial differences in predicted dropout rates.
How to Cite:
Smith, M. H., Beaulieu, L. J. & Israel, G. D., (1991) “Effects of Human Capital and Social Capital on Dropping Out of High School in the South”, Journal of Research in Rural Education 8(1), 75–87.
Rights: Copyright
Downloads:
Download PDF