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Associate Prof. Jenny Chesters, Ph.D., is affiliated with the University of Melbourne, Australia, and was invited as a visiting scholar to present her research at the Leibniz Institute for Educational Trajectories in Bamberg. Her work centers on understanding how family background, peer influences, and academic achievement shape occupational aspirations among adolescents in comprehensive school systems.
Her research focuses on educational sociology and inequality, particularly how socio-economic factors influence career goals and pathways. Using data from the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY) and PISA, she analyzes occupational prestige aspirations coded through the International Socio-Economic Index (ISEI). Although the Australian system is theoretically comprehensive, her analysis highlights de facto tracking based on school type and location, affecting students' preparation for either university or vocational training.
Jenny Chesters' research contributes to understanding whether 'aiming high' in career aspirations translates into viable pathways, particularly for students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. Her recent lecture discussed preliminary findings showing that most 15-year-olds aspire to top-quintile prestige occupations, raising questions about system support in achieving these goals.
Scientific Awards:
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Advising and Grants:
No specific information is available regarding graduate students she may advise or research grants she has received. However, her use of LSAY and PISA data suggests potential involvement in large-scale, nationally funded educational research initiatives.
Labs and Research Teams:
While not explicitly stated, her use of LSAY and PISA data implies collaboration with or access to major Australian and international educational research infrastructures. She may be associated with research centers focused on educational trajectories, youth development, or social stratification at the University of Melbourne.
