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Ikonen, Kirsi; Leinonen, Risto; Hirvonen, Pekka E.; Asikainen, Mervi A. – EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 2019
In this study, Finnish ninth graders' and their school guidance counselors' views concerning ninth graders' perceptions of gender-appropriateness of occupations were examined. Special interest was placed on evaluating if ninth graders bring out any gender stereotypical perceptions regarding science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM)…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Grade 9, Student Attitudes, Sex Stereotypes
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Daniels, Elizabeth A.; Robnett, Rachael D. – Journal of Early Adolescence, 2021
Girls and women are underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Research has investigated various explanatory factors (e.g., lack of role models, sexism) in these patterns. However, to date, the roles of media use and body concerns have not been examined. This study investigated associations among…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Gender Bias, Disproportionate Representation, Mass Media Effects