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The Auto-Ethnographic Inquiry of a Female Chinese Graduate Student in Canada: Challenging, Accepting, and Transforming
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Ge, L.; Durst, D. – Journal of Comparative and International Higher Education, 2022
China remains the top country of citizenship for international students and female students (married and single) comprise part of Chinese international students. However, female international students as a marginalized group face multiple challenges and parental, marital, personal, and cross-cultural situational barriers. Relying on an…
Descriptors: Females, Asians, Graduate Students, Barriers
A Gender Analysis of the Occupational Pathways of STEM Graduates in Canada. Analytical Studies Branch Research Paper Series
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Frank, Kristyn – Statistics Canada, 2019
Occupations related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are generally associated with high pay and contribute to the development of new technology. Continued growth is expected for STEM occupations, which would provide STEM-educated workers with additional labour market opportunities. However, less is known about the extent…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, STEM Education, Gender Differences, Equal Opportunities (Jobs)
The Global Learner Survey
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Pearson, 2020
This survey was conducted on behalf of Pearson from June 8-14, 2020 by The Harris Poll, a global market research firm based in New York City with over 50 years of history in polling. This 20-minute online survey was completed by 7,038 people aged between 16-70 years old across the globe. All data in this report show general online population data…
Descriptors: Online Surveys, Cross Cultural Studies, Age Differences, Gender Differences
Harry and Sally Revisited: The Influence of Spirituality and Education on Sexual Tension in Cross-Sex Friendships in Secular and Christian Universities
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George, Darren; Adalikwu-Obisike, Justina; Boyko, Jesse; Johnson, Jay; Boscanin, Alex – Journal of Research on Christian Education, 2014
A sample of 406 subjects completed a questionnaire testing the influence of personal spirituality, education and several other factors on sexual tension in cross-sex friendships (CSF Tension). The subjects included 143 students from a Christian university (CU), 137 from a secular junior college (JC), and 127 non-students (NS). The primary…
Descriptors: Questionnaires, Spiritual Development, Religious Factors, Sexuality
The Influence of Self-Efficacy Beliefs for Student Parents Attending University
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van Rhijn, Tricia M.; Lero, Donna S. – International Journal of Lifelong Education, 2014
Student parents (i.e. students who have their own dependent children) are a specific subpopulation of adult learners. This study investigated the impact of self-efficacy beliefs on student parents' perceived capacity to manage multiple roles and their satisfaction with family, school and life. Survey data collected from 398 student parents enroled…
Descriptors: Beliefs, Self Efficacy, Influences, Student Characteristics
What Influences Young Canadians to Pursue Post-Secondary Studies? Final Report
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Dubois, Julie – Human Resources Development Canada, 2002
This paper uses the theory of human capital to model post-secondary education enrolment decisions. The model is based on the assumption that high school graduates assess the costs and benefits associated with various levels of post-secondary education (college or university) and select the option that maximizes the expected net present value.…
Descriptors: Human Capital, Marital Status, High School Graduates, Foreign Countries