ERIC Number: EJ1108279
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016
Pages: 22
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ISSN: ISSN-1065-6219
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Differences between the Sexes among Protestant Christian Middle School Students and Their Attitudes toward Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Michael, Kurt Y.; Alsup, Philip R.
Journal of Research on Christian Education, v25 n2 p147-168 2016
Research focusing on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education among conservative Protestant Christian school students is scarce. Crenshaw's intersectionality theory is examined as it pertains to religion as a group identifier. The STEM Semantic Survey was completed by 157 middle school students attending six different private Christian schools in Michigan. A MANOVA analysis found a significant difference between male and female students. Post hoc analysis revealed that females had less favorable views of engineering and technology than did their male counterparts. The researchers concluded that attitudes toward STEM among Protestant students are similar to those found in secular schools.
Descriptors: Christianity, Protestants, Middle School Students, Student Attitudes, Scientific Attitudes, Educational Attitudes, Gender Differences, STEM Education, Student Surveys, Private Schools, Multivariate Analysis, Engineering, Technology, Student Interests, Science Interests, Comparative Analysis, Semantics, Self Esteem, Religious Factors
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Middle Schools; Secondary Education; Junior High Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Michigan
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