PSY 224 Lecture 17: Chapter 7 work and leisure
1 Dec 2016
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Trend toward fewer working teens: academic demands, current economy, youth employment rate (ages 16-24, 53. 2% in july, 2016, 48. 1% in april, 2016, 77. 5% in july 1989 (peak) Frequently characterized as a middle class phenomenon: more connections, more likely to live near malls and other locations with youth jobs , more apt to have transportation, less likely to have responsibilities at home. Tasks often simple and repetitive: little training required, low intellectual challenge. Little opportunity for advancement or exercising authority. Money: learn how to manage money, learn about value of a dollar. Sometime to do keeps you out of trouble. May learn skills/build connections that will be useful in later career. May help in making decisions about future career/education plans. May impact academic performance: 1 out of 4 students report a drop in grades, but, 1 out of 9 report improvement, timing of work matters, 10th graders: 14 hours/week, 11th graders: 20 hours/week, weekends/summer. Money to spend: associating with older peers.
