Public Administration Directed Research
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Item Examination of Self-Esteem among Low-Income Adolescent Students in Austin, Texas(2012-12) Marek, Jessica C.; Tajalli, Hassan; Valverde, Maria de la Luz; Salazar, SabrinaPurpose: The purpose of this research is two-fold. First, this research explores the impact of four determinants of self-esteem among low-income middle school adolescents. Second, it assesses the extent to which self-esteem of low-income middle school adolescents affects their academic achievements. Methods: Survey research was conducted among low-income adolescents and their parents living in Austin, Texas, to obtain data on self-esteem, race, gender, family structure, and mode of parental communication. Academic performance of each student was obtained from Austin Independent School District and matched with each student's survey data. The data for academic performance consisted of math and reading TAKS scores. Multiple regression analyses were used to test the hypotheses of this research. Results: The results of the multiple regression show that race, family structure, and gender do not have a significant impact on self-esteem. However, positive and negative parental communication and academic performance reveal significant results. Additionally, self-esteem had a significant impact on academic performance.Item Impact of Technology Integration on Academic Performance of Texas School Children(2008-05) Weathersbee, Julia Catherine; Tajalli, Hassan; Yun, Hyung J.; Sievert, JessicaPurpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the impact technology integration in public schools has on the academic performance of public school students. Method: Data for this study were obtained from the Texas Education Agency. The study uses data measuring the level of technology integration in over 6,654 Texas public school campuses as well as TAKS scores of 4th, 8th, and 11th graders in the subject areas of reading, math, and science. Four areas of technology integration are identified and examined for their possible impact on the academic performance of public school students. A multiple regression analysis was used to assess the impact of the four areas of technology integration on academic performance. Results: The results show that overall the integration of technology in the classroom impacts the academic performance of students in the subject areas reading, math, and science. Conclusion: This research study provides valuable information regarding the necessity of integrating technology into public schools. While this field of research is still in its infancy, this study conveys the impact technology has on academic performance and the importance of further research in examining its effects.