Gender in Technology, Engineering and Design: factors which influence low STEM subject uptake among females at third level

Based on social cognitive career theory (SCCT) this study explored the barriers to females choosing STEM disciplines at post-primary level. The study firstly explored national data from all secondary schools in Ireland, to compare subject uptake at the leaving certificate cycle and discipline uptake...

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Published in:	International journal of technology and design education Vol. 33; no. 2; pp. 497 - 520
Main Authors:	Kiernan, Louise, Walsh, Marie, White, Eoin
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 01.04.2023 Springer Springer Nature B.V
Subjects:	Availability Career Guidance Careers Cognition & reasoning College Bound Students Course Selection (Students) Decision Making Design Design factors Education Educational Technology Females Focus Groups Foreign Countries Gender Gender Bias High School Students Influences Inplant Programs Interests Learning and Instruction Majors (Students) Negative Attitudes Science Education Secondary Schools Self Efficacy Social Cognition Status STEM Education Students Ireland Female education Gender Social cognitive career theory (SCCT) STEM
ISSN:	0957-7572, 1573-1804
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