Name: Riley Blount
Abstract: This study examines the relationship between the types of social support adolescents receive and the frequency of school absences. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), was used to compare students who rely on parental support, those who rely on other non-parental adults, and those without any “parental” adult support. Based on the literature regarding social capital and school engagement, it is hypothesized that students with any form of adult support will exhibit fewer days of skipping school than those without support, with dual support systems providing the highest level of protection.
Biography: My name is Riley Blount, and am a sophomore majoring in Education and Government. I am originally from Oklahoma, but now live in Florida with my mom. I moved from Oklahoma when I was around 13 years old to North Carolina, and when I was about 16, I moved to Florida with my mom. I am interested in educational and world systems and how they impact youth in positive or negative ways. I am involved in many different educational and equity-focused organizations on campus.
Zoom Link: https://wesleyan.zoom.us/j/4442482491
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