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Item Differences in parental involvement typologies among Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Generation Y parents : a study of select bay area region of Houston elementary schools.(2011-01-05T19:46:11Z) Veloz, Elizabeth Andrea.; Williamson, James Lonnie, 1934-; Educational Administration.; Baylor University. Dept. of Educational Administration.The purpose of this study was to determine whether differences existed among generations (Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Generation Y) regarding the levels of parental involvement within each of these generations. Also examined were additional factors such as the parents' socioeconomic status, educational level, marital status, and ethnicity. The Parent and School Survey (PASS), based on Epstein's Theoretical Framework, was distributed to parents of elementary students in eight schools in the Bay Area region of Houston, Texas. Follow–up focus group interviews were conducted to draw inferences about each respective generation and their ideas concerning parental involvement with particular interest dedicated to how parents define parental involvement. An ANOVA was used to measure the intensity of the effect of the independent variable (parent's generation) on the dependent variable (parental involvement score). Then, additional analyses were done by adding in variables one at a time to determine what effect income (Socioeconomic Status), marital status, or parents' education may have had on the simple relationship. Finally, the Tukey's HSD test was used to determine which groups of generations differ from one another. The findings in this study support the literature. This study concluded that there are differences among generations of Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Generation Y regarding the levels of parental involvement and in some cases income (SES), marital status, ethnicity, and parents' education had an impact on level and type of parental involvement.Item Religion and its effects on Generation X in the public sphere : the shift in religiosity in young Americans.(2011-09-14) Fitz-Chapman, Brittany M.; Driskell, Robyn Bateman.; Church and State.; Baylor University. Institute of Church-State Studies.My purpose is to examine how the "religious terrain" is being altered, how trends now in place among members of this generation may be transforming the most basic conceptions of religion and spirituality, our interpretations of historic religious beliefs and symbols, and even our understanding of the sacred itself. By exploring various levels and spheres of influence and change, a clear picture is drawn for future interactions between youth and religion. Wade Roof Clark described religion in America as a "beautiful colored kaleidoscope" that frames and dictates the structure and continuity of society. However, with the lines continually blurring between public and private life, what was once a sacred private element of one's self is now appearing on display. This paper will show that with this pull of religion into the public sphere that believers will become steadfast and increasingly loyal in their beliefs instead of caving to societal pressures.