ERIC Number: EJ1446862
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 21
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"I Started Seeing Myself as a Computing Person": Exploring Latina Women's Computing Identity Development in College
Daisy Ramirez; Sarah L. Rodriguez; Kathleen J. Lehman; Linda J. Sax
Journal Committed to Social Change on Race and Ethnicity, v10 n2 p24-43 2024
This qualitative study employs interviews to explore the process of computing identity development and maintenance among Latina undergraduate students, beginning from their experiences in introductory computing courses and extending beyond. The findings shed light on the significant influence of factors such as peer and faculty recognition, engagement in identity-based extracurricular organizations, and familial and community relationships on the formation of students' computing identities and their determination to persist in the field. These insights highlight the multifaceted nature of computing identity development for Latina students and provide valuable knowledge for promoting inclusivity and support in computing education.
Descriptors: Females, Hispanic American Students, Student Attitudes, Self Concept, Computer Science Education, Inclusion, Academic Persistence, Introductory Courses, Teacher Student Relationship, College Faculty, Learner Engagement, Extracurricular Activities, Family Relationship, Community Influence, Undergraduate Students, Advanced Courses, Barriers, Social Support Groups
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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