Why is so much pressure put on young adults to attend college

Abstract

Abstract A large amount of pressure is placed upon young adults to attend college. The goal of this study was to establish where this pressure is stemming from and why. Examining participants through autoethnography and grounded theory helped me to discover that parents are a large external factor that influence this pressure, along with the idea that college is needed for a successful future. After discovering these themes, I was able to conclude that college is not needed to obtain a successful career through the use of data. This is a common misconception that many people may believe. In reality, there are many opportunities for individuals who choose to not attend an institute of higher learning,. This study should bring attention to these opportunities, as well as inform people of the negatives of attending college due to pressure.