Factors Affecting Christian Parents' School Choice Decision Processes: A Grounded Theory Study

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  • Author(s): Prichard, Tami G.; Swezey, James A.
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Journal of Research on Christian Education. 2016 25(1):3-24.
  • Publication Date:
    2016
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Research
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      22
    • Education Level:
      Elementary Secondary Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Decision Making; School Choice; Parent Attitudes; Grounded Theory; Christianity; Interviews; Comparative Analysis; Extracurricular Activities; Coding; Religious Factors; Elementary Secondary Education; Parent Influence; Academic Achievement
    • Accession Number:
      10.1080/10656219.2016.1105712
    • ISSN:
      1065-6219
    • Abstract:
      This study identifies factors affecting the decision processes for school choice by Christian parents. Grounded theory design incorporated interview transcripts, field notes, and a reflective journal to analyze themes. Comparative analysis, including open, axial, and selective coding, was used to reduce the coded statements to five code families: (a) decision-making process, (b) influence on or by the child, (c) parents, (d) academics/extracurricular activities, and (e) religion. A core category of decision-making process was determined to be the theory of satisficing. Satisficing is characterized by the search for a school by parents only to the point where minimum objectives are met.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Number of References:
      73
    • Publication Date:
      2016
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1093927