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ERIC Number: EJ567934
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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ISSN: ISSN-0157-244X
An Analysis of the Role of Peers in Supporting Female Students' Choices in Science Subjects.
Panizzon, Debra; Levins, Lesley
Research in Science Education, v27 n2 p251-70 1997
Investigates the role and importance of peers in providing personal and academic support for Year 11 female students enrolled in physics and biology courses. Results indicate that while the supportive role provided by peers is similar regardless of the science subject undertaken by female students, this role may vary between schools. (AIM)
Descriptors: Biology, Peer Influence, Peer Relationship, Physics, Science and Society, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Secondary Education, Sex Bias, Sex Stereotypes, Womens Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles
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Language: English
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