BASE Inc., Business Advancement and Social Entrepreneurship

Special Initiatives

As an organization committed to social research, BASE teaches its scholars how to conduct social research, and how to value the voice of the public.

Past Social Research Projects:

THE HIGH SCHOOL DROP OUT RATE
Abstract: The many reasons why students drop out of high school vary (e.g. pregnancy, financial complications etc.), and over time these reasons evolve and recycle themselves. However, we believe that the underlying causes stay the same. One of the major underlying causes is “lack of motivation to be in school.” But what contributes to this? We believe that a concept that has been discounted from many previous studies on the drop out phenomena is the psychology behind it- how the students feel, and what type of emotions overwhelm them on the brink of dropping out of high school.
Feelings of embarrassment and shame stemming from a lack of understanding and sensitivity on the part of teachers/administrators and other students play into inducing students to drop out of high school. One possible solution to counteracting this is to implement programs designed to sensitize teachers and students, and to improve students’ self-confidence and intrinsic motivations to stay in school. With successful execution, we believe that such programs may hopefully over time improve the drop out rate.
Our Methods of Research:
1. A literature review to examine past studies and existing statistics
2. A student questionnaire
3. Phone Interviews
4. In-person interviews
The Target Demographic: 200 in-school high school students, 15 students who have dropped out of high school.
Student questionnaires were filled out by 200 in-school students representing four different high schools in upper Manhattan. 15 drop outs were interviewed by phone, and 3 agreed to do an in-person interview and have it recorded.
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THE CRISIS OF THE BLACK MALE IN EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT.
Abstract: Scholars intend to use small discussion groups and research involving a sample of over 500 young black males across New York City to provide a basis for their research.
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	Special Initiatives As an organization committed to social research, BASE teaches its scholars how to conduct social research, and how to value the voice of the public. Past Social Research Projects: THE HIGH SCHOOL DROP OUT RATE Abstract: The many reasons why students drop out of high school vary (e.g. pregnancy, financial complications etc.), and over time these reasons evolve and recycle themselves. However, we believe that the underlying causes stay the same. One of the major underlying causes is “lack of motivation to be in school.” But what contributes to this? We believe that a concept that has been discounted from many previous studies on the drop out phenomena is the psychology behind it- how the students feel, and what type of emotions overwhelm them on the brink of dropping out of high school. Feelings of embarrassment and shame stemming from a lack of understanding and sensitivity on the part of teachers/administrators and other students play into inducing students to drop out of high school. One possible solution to counteracting this is to implement programs designed to sensitize teachers and students, and to improve students’ self-confidence and intrinsic motivations to stay in school. With successful execution, we believe that such programs may hopefully over time improve the drop out rate. Our Methods of Research: A literature review to examine past studies and existing statistics A student questionnaire Phone Interviews In-person interviews The Target Demographic: 200 in-school high school students, 15 students who have dropped out of high school. Student questionnaires were filled out by 200 in-school students representing four different high schools in upper Manhattan. 15 drop outs were interviewed by phone, and 3 agreed to do an in-person interview and have it recorded. Read more THE CRISIS OF THE BLACK MALE IN EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT. Abstract: Scholars intend to use small discussion groups and research involving a sample of over 500 young black males across New York City to provide a basis for their research. Please check back soon for a full report full report.
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