Gender differences in college choice, aspirations, and self-concept among community college students in science, mathematics, and engineering.
Description:
Educational researchers, practitioners, and policy makers have long expressed their concern that gender disparity of academic performance and participation in science and mathematics education continues to increase with educational progress of students through the pipeline. Educational and occupational aspirations, high school experience, external support from family members and significant others appear to be influential factors that develop strong self-concept among female students who aspire…
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Date:
August 2004
Creator:
Starobin, Soko Suzuki