What motivates females and males to pursue careers in mathematics and science
Volume: 40, Issue: 2, Pages: 100 - 106
Published: Mar 1, 2016
Abstract
Drawing on Eccles’ expectancy-value model of achievement-related choices, we examined the personal aptitudes and motivational beliefs at 12th grade that move individuals toward or away from science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations at age 29. In the first set of analyses, occupational and lifestyle values, math ability self-concepts, family demographics, and high school course-taking more strongly predicted both...
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Title
What motivates females and males to pursue careers in mathematics and science
Published Date
Mar 1, 2016
Volume
40
Issue
2
Pages
100 - 106
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