The Influence of Role-Specific Self-Concept and Sex-Role Identity on Career Choices in Science.

Baker, Dale R.

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ERIC Number: EJ362833

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1987

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The Influence of Role-Specific Self-Concept and Sex-Role Identity on Career Choices in Science.

Baker, Dale R.

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v24 n8 p739-56 Nov 1987

Research focused on two factors that may be influencing females in choice of careers. Factors are role-specific self-concept in science and self-perception in terms of stereotypical masculine and feminine characteristics. Logical ability and mathematics and science courses were also examined as factors in career choice. Results of data for 177 females and 179 males in Australia are reported. (RH)

Descriptors: Career Choice, Careers, Females, Grade 10, Logical Thinking, Science Careers, Scientific Concepts, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Self Concept, Sex Differences

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Teachers; Policymakers; Researchers; Practitioners

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Australia

Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Bem Sex Role Inventory; Test of Logical Thinking

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