A study of inequality between migrant backgrounds: An analysis of educational expectations and academic achievement in an Argentinian context
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educational expectations, academic achievement, migrant background, inequality, ArgentinaAbstract
The present research aims to identify situations of inequality in educational expectations and academic performance among individuals with migration backgrounds in an Argentine context. Results were obtained through various linear regressions and statistical analyses. The findings show that Argentine students do not need to rely on their academic performance to form high educational expectations. Migrant students have higher educational expectations and better academic performance compared to national students. Native students perceive greater emotional support from their parents. Female students have higher educational expectations, while male students have better academic performance. Similarly, our results indicate that students with higher economic, social, and cultural levels will have better academic performance and higher educational expectations. Equality in teacher support was found among all students, as they all have the same positive perception of the support provided by teachers. The final finding demonstrates teachers' constructive and equitable commitment to students, regardless of their migratory background.
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