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Wang, Xueli – American Educational Research Journal, 2013
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…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Social Theories, Social Cognition, Mathematics Achievement
Wang, Xueli – Wisconsin Center for the Advancement of Postsecondary Education (NJ1), 2012
This study draws upon social cognitive career theory and higher education literature to propose and test a conceptual framework for understanding the selection of postsecondary STEM fields of study by recent high school graduates who attend four-year institutions. Results suggest that high school math achievement, exposure to math and science…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Course Selection (Students), Mathematics Achievement, Self Efficacy