The difference between families who choose junior high school entrance exams and those who do not

There have been a number of studies on the competition in entrance examinations, but very few empirically examined middle school examination, which is qualitatively different from senior high and university examinations because children must parental support. The scope examination beyond knowledge acquired school, parents be proactive choosing whether their should take examination. In this study, an online survey was disseminated to Tokyo metropolitan area residents with sixth grade (N = 800) clarify differences between families whose took or did not Reasons for allowing (or not) were also explored. Results indicated that region perceived rate, mother's level education, child's same-sex parent had taken exam increased probability would Additionally, early birth order higher age female children, along full-time working status mothers male factors favor taking