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Why Students Choose STEM Majors Motivation, High School Learning, and Postsecondary Context of Support
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In this article, a conceptual framework for understanding the entrance into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) majors by recent high school graduates attending 4-year institutions was proposed.Abstract:
This study draws upon social cognitive career theory and higher education literature to test a conceptual framework for understanding the entrance into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) majors by recent high school graduates attending 4-year institutions. Results suggest that choosing a STEM major is directly influenced by intent to major in STEM, high school math achievement, and initial postsecondary experiences, such as academic interaction and financial aid receipt. Exerting the largest impact on STEM entrance, intent to major in STEM is directly affected by 12th-grade math achievement, exposure to math and science courses, and math self-efficacy beliefs—all three subject to the influence of early achievement in and attitudes toward math. Multiple-group structural equation modeling analyses indicated heterogeneous effects of math achievement and exposure to math and science across racial groups, with their positive impact on STEM intent accruing most to White students and least ...read more
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Entering the STEM Pipeline: Exploring the Impacts of a Summer Bridge Program on Students' Readiness.
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Work-Life Balance, Work-Study Interface, Gender, Stress, and Satisfaction of Online Students
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examined the moderating effects of gender on the relationships of work-life balance and work-study interface of working online students and their perceived stress and satisfaction with life.
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Community college transfer students’ success in stem fields of study: the impact of engagement on baccalaureate degree attainment
TL;DR: In this article, a study focused on community college transfer students and sought to determine the extent to which their baccalaureate degree attainment in STEM fields of study can be predicted by their demographic characteristics, precollege academic preparation, and their engagement in a wide range of domains while in college.
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