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Measuring Science Self-Efficacy with a Focus on the Perceived Competence Dimension: Using Mixed Methods to Develop an Instrument and Explore Changes through Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Analyses in High School
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Hu, Xinyang; Jiang, Yanxia; Bi, Hualin – International Journal of STEM Education, 2022
Background: In many countries and regions, such as the United States, Europe and China, a trend has emerged in which students' enthusiasm for STEM is declining. This decline may be related to students' lack of science self-efficacy. An accurate examination of students' science self-efficacy can provide a research foundation for how to cultivate…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, STEM Education, Self Efficacy, Test Construction
Short-Term Effects of a Classroom-Based STEAM Program Using Robotic Kits on Children in South Korea
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Sung, Jihyun; Lee, Ji Young; Chun, Hui Young – International Journal of STEM Education, 2023
Background: Despite the recent emphasis on technology and engineering in early childhood education, the importance of teaching relevant concepts in early education has been underappreciated in South Korea. This study examined the feasibility and efficacy of a science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) program integrated into…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Early Childhood Education, Computation, Thinking Skills
Mathematics Anxiety among STEM and Social Sciences Students: The Roles of Mathematics Self-Efficacy, and Deep and Surface Approach to Learning
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Rozgonjuk, Dmitri; Kraav, Tiina; Mikkor, Kristel; Orav-Puurand, Kerli; Täht, Karin – International Journal of STEM Education, 2020
Background: Although mathematics anxiety and self-efficacy are relatively well-researched, there are several uninvestigated terrains. In particular, there is little research on how mathematics anxiety and mathematics self-efficacy are associated with deep (more comprehensive) and surface (more superficial) approaches to learning among STEM and…
Descriptors: Mathematics Anxiety, Self Efficacy, STEM Education, Social Sciences
A Social Cognitive Perspective on Gender Disparities in Self-Efficacy, Interest, and Aspirations in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM): The Influence of Cultural and Gender Norms
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Chan, Randolph C. H. – International Journal of STEM Education, 2022
Background: The underrepresentation of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields is well documented in developed countries, and yet public discussion of gender disparities in STEM in China is still in its nascent stage. Endorsement of traditional gender role beliefs and conformity to social norms are pertinent to…
Descriptors: Gender Differences, Self Efficacy, Student Interests, Academic Aspiration
Gender Differences in High School Students' Interest in STEM Careers: A Multi-Group Comparison Based on Structural Equation Model
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Wang, Ning; Tan, Aik-Ling; Zhou, Xiaohong; Liu, Ke; Zeng, Feng; Xiang, Jiong – International Journal of STEM Education, 2023
Background: Females are underrepresented in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields all over the world. To encourage more girls to choose STEM majors and careers, it is critical to increase their interest in STEM careers. Many studies have investigated the factors that influence females' entry into STEM fields, but few…
Descriptors: Gender Differences, Disproportionate Representation, STEM Education, Womens Education
Relations between Perceived Teacher's Autonomy Support, Cognitive Appraisals and Boredom in Physics Learning among Lower Secondary School Students
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Ekatushabe, Margaret; Kwarikunda, Diana; Muwonge, Charles M.; Ssenyonga, Joseph; Schiefele, Ulrich – International Journal of STEM Education, 2021
Background: Boredom during learning activities has the potential of impeding attention, motivation, learning and eventually achievement. Yet, research focusing on its possible antecedents seems to have received less attention especially within the physics domain. Based on assumptions of the Control Value Theory of Achievement Emotions (CVTAE),…
Descriptors: Correlation, Personal Autonomy, Teacher Student Relationship, Teacher Behavior