Title:
THE DETERMINANT OF COLLEGE EDUCATION IN KOREA: AFOCUS ON EACH INDIVIDUAL/ENVIRONMENTAL COMPONENTOVER TIME

Authors:
Youngsik Hwang

Abstract:
This paper focuses on how students decide their college education. Based on individual and environmental components, this study investigates how the relationship between college choice and relevant factors has changed over time. The results show that the students who want to attend college have a more positive attitude toward school life and tend to more often complete their student duties. In addition, the education level of parents and household income has a significant effect on students’ future career path. These findings give some implications as to how policy makers can connect the secondary education with higher education for current students.