ICPS
2021 APS Virtual Convention · 2021
The Influences of Psychosocial Variables on College Students’ STEM Grade Point Average (GPA) in the U.S., and the Difference between Underrepresented and Non-Underrepresented Race Groups.
- Kyung Kim
Stony Brook University, The State University of New York - Bonita London
Stony Brook University, The State University of New York - Jamie Macdonald
Stony Brook University, The State University of New York - Elizabeth Inman
Stony Brook University, The State University of New York - Ramya Kumar
Stony Brook University, The State University of New York
Abstract
Research supported a new psychosocial model of STEM engagement, including STEM identity, academic self-efficacy, STEM interest and sense of belonging. The study showed that academic self-efficacy was a direct predictor of STEM GPA, and STEM identity, STEM interest, and sense of belonging were indirect predictors of STEM GPA through self-efficacy.
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