Developing aspirations: the role of schools and teachers in the facilitation and maintenance of young peoples’ aspirations

Davis, Ross

Abstract

This thesis portfolio comprises of three parts:
Part One - Systematic Literature Review
The systematic literature review explored the effectiveness of community-based interventions available in the United Kingdom for young people with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. A systemic search identified 10 studies detailing various interventions. A narrative synthesis of the findings is presented, incorporating methodological critique throughout. Conclusions from the evidence base are drawn, with implications for future research.
Part Two – Empirical Paper
The empirical paper explored the opinions and experiences of aspiration development in the education system. A qualitative approach was adopted, particularly thematic analysis. This included the perceptions of students, teachers and an unemployed people. Five main themes and nine subthemes were identified, acknowledging the importance of aspirations, the development of the individual, interactions, societal factors and new methods. The findings are discussed relative to empirical and theoretical literature, and considering the implications of the results and the avenues for future research.
Part three – Appendices
The appendices provide supporting documentation that are important for the systemic literature review and empirical paper, plus a reflective statement and an epistemological statement.

Citation

Davis, R. (2018). Developing aspirations: the role of schools and teachers in the facilitation and maintenance of young peoples’ aspirations. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4321718

• Thesis Type: Thesis
• Deposit Date: Jul 4, 2023
• Publicly Available Date: Jul 4, 2023
• Keywords: Clinical psychology
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4321718
• Award Date: Jun 1, 2018