ERIC Number: EJ1444300
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024-Dec
Pages: 40
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ISSN: ISSN-1042-1726
EISSN: EISSN-1867-1233
Examining the Role of Computing Identity in the Computing Experiences of Women and Racially Minoritized Undergraduates: A Literature Review
Nagash Clarke; Joi-Lynn Mondisa; Becky Wai-Ling Packard; Carin Queener Schemanske; Anu Tuladhar; Kinnis Gosha
Journal of Computing in Higher Education, v36 n3 p773-812 2024
This paper offers a synthesis on computing identity and the experiences of women and minoritized populations in computing and computer science in higher education. Examining computing identity and its role in the computing experiences of minoritized undergraduates can help us better understand ways to engage and support women and minoritized individuals in the computing field thus increasing participation and persistence of these groups in computing. In this article, we present a review of research literature on computing identity within the experiences of women and minoritized undergraduate students in computing. The research questions guiding this work are: (1) What research literature exists about computing identity?, (2) According to existing literature, what are the experiences of women and racially minoritized undergraduates in computing (e.g., persons who identify as Black, Hispanic/Latinx, Indigenous people)?, and (3) What theoretical frameworks are used to guide existing computing identity literature? Emergent themes include the need to focus on exposure to computing, persistence, career expectations, and engagement. While there is no consensus on a computer identity framework, there is research guided by social cognitive career theory, social identity theory, and practice theory. We conclude that computing identity, including its multiple conceptualizations, offers multiple opportunities for informing and broadening participation of minoritized populations in computing. Future research should include further conceptual exploration of computing identity.
Descriptors: Females, Minority Group Students, Undergraduate Students, Self Concept, Literature Reviews, Role Theory, Computer Science Education, Academic Persistence, Attitudes, African American Students, Hispanic American Students, Indigenous Populations, Career Development, Learner Engagement
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: 1831964