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Youth transition in Australia: challenging assumptions of linearity and choice

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posted on 2023-05-19, 01:08 authored by Kitty te RieleKitty te Riele
Youth educational transitions have transformed since the 1970s, in response to dramatic changes in the labour market and associated policy shifts in relation to post‐compulsory education. Assumptions in current youth and education policy of linearity and choice in educational transition, however, do not match the practice of this transformation. This article challenges both these policy assumptions by drawing on the experiences of students at two Senior Colleges in the state of New South Wales. Findings suggest that non‐linear transitions may be beneficial and represent successful attainment of adult status. Furthermore, individual choice was found to be restricted by external factors, including actions by adults, schools and systems. The presentation of research results in this article aims to contribute to a reconceptualisation of educational transition, in order for policy to better match transition experiences in contemporary society.

History

Publication title

Journal of Youth Studies

Volume

7

Pagination

243-257

ISSN

1367-6261

Department/School

Peter Underwood Centre

Publisher

Routledge

Place of publication

United Kingdom

Rights statement

Copyright 2004 Taylor & Francis Ltd

Repository Status

  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Equity and access to education

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