APS
2025 APS Annual Convention · 2025
Children’s Math and Science Beliefs about Underrepresented Peers Are Related to STEM Occupation Expectations
- Melanie Killen
University of Maryland, College Park - Elise Kaufman
University of Maryland, College Park - Katherine Luken Raz
UMD - Marley Forbes
University of Maryland, College Park - Jonah Brenner
UMD - Clara Plutzer
UMD - Nathaniel Pearl
University of Maryland, College Park - Ally Bruner
University of Maryland, College Park - Alexander Fernandes
University of Maryland, College Park
Abstract
Children were surveyed about math and science competency beliefs about girls and underrepresented minority peers to test predictions about whom they expect to become a doctor and a scientist. Higher math and science competency beliefs predicted positive STEM occupation expectations about girls and underrepresented minorities.
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