APS
30th APS Annual Convention · 2018
When Women Don't Opt out of Science: Differential Effects of Level of Belongingness, Discrimination, & Fixed (Entity) Mindset
- V. Bede Agocha
University of Connecticut - Andrea Depetris
University of Connecticut - Michelle Williams
University of Connecticut - Nana Marfo
University of Connecticut - Crystal Park
University of Connecticut - Paul Hernandez
West Virginia University - Sharon Lee
University of Connecticut - Lauren Carney
University of Connecticut - Destiny Printz
University of Connecticut
Abstract
Several challenges continue limiting U.S. workforce diversity in STEM fields — e.g., women's and men's differing sense of belonging in science domains. Using longitudinal data, we examined domain-specific and general belongingness influences, finding moderation and mediation of belongingness effects on science persistence and achievement by discrimination and fixed (Entity) mindset.
Psychology/Diversity
