Residential Mobility during Adolescence: Even “Upward” Moves Predict High School Dropout

Citation

Metzger, Molly W.; Fowler, Patrick J.; & Kelberman, Bennett (2015). Residential Mobility during Adolescence: Even "Upward" Moves Predict High School Dropout. Center for Social Development.

Abstract

Racial and economic segregation have long endured as systemic challenges in U.S. metropolitan areas. To combat the inequalities of segregation, two broad policy approaches have emerged: (1) preservation stresses investment in low-income neighborhoods, and (2) mobility stresses moving households in low-income areas to more affluent areas. Our recent study reveals some possible unintended consequences of the latter approach, particularly for adolescents. We find that moving during adolescence is associated with decreased odds of graduating from high school, even when moving to significantly higher income neighborhoods.

URL

http://csd.wustl.edu/Publications/Documents/RB15-52.pdf

Reference Type

Report

Book Title

Center for Social Development Research Brief

Author(s)

Metzger, Molly W.
Fowler, Patrick J.
Kelberman, Bennett

Year Published

2015

Publisher

Center for Social Development

Reference ID

7007