A Theory of Success for Disadvantaged Children: Re-conceptualisation of Social Capital in the Light of Resilience

Titre{A Theory of Success for Disadvantaged Children: Re-conceptualisation of Social Capital in the Light of Resilience}
Type de publicationJournal Article
Year of Publication2008
AuthorsZhang, X Y., DeBlois, L., Kamanzi, C., & Deniger, M-A.
JournalAlberta Journal of Educational Research
Volume54
Issue1
Keywordsécoles soin des enfants
Abstract

This study examines the influence of the share capital of the school and family on human capital formation among youth by examining how social capital allows students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds to overcome the difficulties inherent in their origin. Data from PISA 2000, conducted among young Canadians, show that there is a significant association between social capital of school and family and student achievement in reading. The ANOVA test shows that, regardless of socio-economic background, students who score above the national average are those who have a share capital of the high school regarding the use educational resources available.