A Profile of Relevant Attitudes, Perceptions and Aspirations of Young Micronesians. Vol.1
Broadbent, William A. (January 1972). A Profile of Relevant Attitudes, Perceptions and Aspirations of Young Micronesians. Vol.1 (Report). Portland, OR: Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory. p. 231.
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Abstract: The primary purpose of this study was to identify and profile attitudes and evaluative semantic differentials evidenced by young people in the six districts of Micronesia. Data were collected using a questionnaire. Eight attitudinal dimensions were measured: support of school and school related values, support of United States policy in Micronesia, concepts of natural rights, present-future orientations, authoritarianism, individual-collectivistic orientations, sense of fair play, and achievement-ascriptions orientation. Semantic differentials were generated involving four areas; education, Micronesia, neighboring nation-states, and miscellaneous values. This volume of the research report presents background information, the study rationale, findings, and recommendations. The attitudinal inventory data and study time line are appended.
Volume I (ED197027) includes background, methodology, TTPI-wide results, etc.. Volume II (ED197028) includes district-by-district profiles for the Marianas, Marshall Islands, Palau, Ponape (Pohnpei and Kosrae), Truk (Chuuk), and Yap.
"Much of the literature written about Micronesia has assumed the existence of a cultural stereotype. This research has inductively identified several areas where there is consensus in cultural values. However, it also has revealed significant differences between districts in specific areas of motivation, loliticization and aspiration. The differences should be accommodated in dministrative strategies and education curricula...
"Increased self-governmental and political autonomy will require more Adequate socialization with regards to the values and assumptions of an operant democracy. While Micronesians need not abondon their collectivistic values, a substantial reduction in authoritarianism and an increased familiarity with ihe concepts of "fair play" and "natural rights" is needed. The social studies curriculum should be modified as appropriate. Hopefully, the American government will conduct its affairs and relations with Micronesia in ways which enhance the already generally favorable attitude of most island peoples toward this country...
"This research also has tended to suggest that much of the blanket criticism of the schools of Micronesia is unwarranted. The participants in the study did surprisingly well in the area of motivation. They gave evidence of desiring more education and indicated, for the most part, that they had a healthy curiosity about the outside world...""
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