The sample for this study was based on recruiting by the twelve adult education partners - therefore it reflects the characteristics of their populations -- i.e. less educated and predominantly ethnic minorities. Within this context, there is over representation of females which may trace to a greater willingness to participate in the initial pre-forum questionnaire.
Base |
# in Sample 251 |
Total 251 % |
Attendees 153 % |
Did not attend 98 % |
|
| Gender |
Male Female |
69 182 |
27 73 |
24 76 |
33 67 |
| Age |
18-24 25-44 45+ & no answer |
86 98 67 |
34 39 27 |
31 40 29 |
40 36 24 |
| Education |
Not finished HS HS grad/Some Coll College/Post grad Other/No Answer |
127 83 20 21 |
51 33 7 7 |
46 35 7 10 |
57 28 8 6 |
| Ethnicity |
White Hispanic Black Asian Other/No Answer |
60 120 25 25 21 |
24 48 10 10 8 |
29 44 10 8 8 |
16 53 9 12 9 |
| Marital Status |
Married Div/Wid/Other Single/Never Marr. |
96 41 114 |
38 14 45 |
37 22 41 |
40 8 52 |
| Children |
Any None |
171 77 |
68 31 |
71 28 |
63 35 |
| Time in Community |
Up to 4 years 5 to 9 years 10+ years |
75 58 116 |
31 23 46 |
34 18 48 |
25 31 44 |
| Location |
Southern CA Central Valley:Coast Northern CA |
101 60 90 |
40 24 36 |
36 29 35 |
47 16 37 |
| Every attempt was made to ensure this sample represents only students in the participating literacy programs, adult schools and/or community college. The survey participants indicating they have a college or post-graduate degree earned it in another country and are involved with adult education to improve their English language skills. | |||||