Interests and Self-Efficacy as Predictors of Mathematics/Science-Based Career Choice
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13656754 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Michele M Borget (The Center for Developmental Disabilities, Hicksville, New York, corresponding author), Faith D Gilroy (Loyola College in Maryland) |
| Year | 1994 |
| Volume | 75 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 753-754 |
| Publication date | 1994-10-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Psychological Reports (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0033-2941 • E-ISSN: 1558-691X |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.2466/pr0.1994.75.2.753 |
| OpenAlex | W2325544115 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 6 |
This study examined the relationship of 125 college women's mathematical self-efficacy and interest in mathematics/science-based careers to the consideration of pursuing such careers. A stepwise multiple regression analysis indicated that interest alone was a significant predictor of career choice
Mathematics education · Regression analysis · Self-efficacy · Statistics · Stepwise regression · Career Development and Diversity · Education, Achievement, and Giftedness · Gender and Technology in Education · Mathematics · Psychology · Social Psychology
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |