ERIC Number: ED631069
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 106
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ISBN: 979-8-3684-1372-3
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Gender Differences in High School Students' Perceptions of Math and Science Identity, Self-Efficacy, and Utility
Mauel, Lauren
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Bethel University (Minnesota)
This quantitative dissertation examined the differences between young men and women's perceptions of mathematics and science identity, self-efficacy, and utility. There are gender norms and stereotypes that impact identity, self-efficacy, and perceived utility of mathematics and science. The secondary data analyzed were drawn from the follow-up High School Longitudinal Survey (HSLS:09). The survey was administered to 20,594 11th-grade students enrolled at 904 eligible public, charter, and private schools from all states and the District of Columbia. The study investigated whether there are gender-based statistically significant (p < 0.05) differences in 11th grade students' perceptions of mathematics and science identity, mathematics and science self-efficacy, and mathematics and science utility. The results of the study suggest that there are statistically significant differences between the genders in mathematics identity, science identity, mathematics self-efficacy, and science self-efficacy, but not statistically significant differences in mathematics utility and science utility. Continued research could prove useful to continue analyzing the gender gaps present. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: High School Students, Self Efficacy, Mathematical Aptitude, Science Achievement, Self Concept, Mathematics Achievement, Gender Differences, Sex Stereotypes, Longitudinal Studies, Grade 11, Student Attitudes, Public Schools, Charter Schools, Private Schools, Science Education, Mathematics Education
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education; Grade 11
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Language: English
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