Life chances at 16: Life Chances Study stage 8
Stage 8 of the longitudinal Life Chances Study explored the situations of 125 young Australians (75 girls and 50 boys) from diverse backgrounds, their current engagement with school and work and their future plans at the age of 16.
The survey responses confirmed the continuity and layering of disadvantage: for example, those from low-income families with parents with limited education are more likely than their affluent peers to leave school early and less likely to plan university careers.
The findings also showed diversity within socioeconomic groups, and posed the challenge of providing effective teaching and transition supports for all young people.
Last updated on 16 June 2020
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This four-page summary brings together key findings from stages 7 and 8 of the Brotherhood's longitudinal Life Chances Study.
Read reportThis report draws on stage 7 of BSL's longitudinal Life Chances Study, when the young people were aged 15, to explore school engagement and transition issues.
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