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Direct linkWeisgram, Erica S.; Bigler, Rebecca S. – Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 2006
Two studies examined the roles of altruistic values, egalitarianism, self-efficacy, and perceptions of utility in shaping children's interest in scientific fields. In Study 1, middle school girls attending an intervention program ("n"=617) heard presentations by female scientists (expected to increase egalitarianism), engaged in hands-on science…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Females, Altruism, Science Careers
