Preparing the Next Generation for STEM: Adolescent Profiles Encompassing Math and Science Motivation and Interpersonal Skills and Their Associations with Identity and Belonging
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| Title: | Preparing the Next Generation for STEM: Adolescent Profiles Encompassing Math and Science Motivation and Interpersonal Skills and Their Associations with Identity and Belonging |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Mulvey, Kelly Lynn (ORCID |
| Source: | Youth & Society. Sep 2023 55(6):1207-1230. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 24 |
| Publication Date: | 2023 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | National Science Foundation (NSF) |
| Contract Number: | DRL1831593 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | STEM Education, Adolescents, Student Motivation, Interpersonal Competence, Extracurricular Activities, Self Concept, Foreign Countries, Job Skills, College Readiness, Career Readiness, Community Programs, Museums, Recreational Facilities, Science Teaching Centers, Group Membership |
| Geographic Terms: | United States, United Kingdom |
| DOI: | 10.1177/0044118X221085296 |
| ISSN: | 0044-118X 1552-8499 |
| Abstract: | Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) workers need both motivation and interpersonal skills in STEM disciplines. The aims of the study were to identify clusters of adolescents who vary in math and science motivation and interpersonal skills and to explore what factors are related to membership in a high math and science motivation and interpersonal skills cluster. Participants included 467 adolescents (312 female; M[subscript age] = 15.12 to SD = 1.71 year) recruited from out-of-school STEM programs in the US and UK. Findings from latent class analyses revealed four clusters, including a "High Math and Science Motivation and Interpersonal Skills" group, as well as groups that exhibited lower levels of either motivation or interpersonal skills. STEM program belonging, and STEM identity are related to membership in the high motivation and skills cluster. Findings provide insight into factors that may encourage motivation and interpersonal skills in adolescents, preparing them for STEM workforce entry. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2023 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1384906 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) workers need both motivation and interpersonal skills in STEM disciplines. The aims of the study were to identify clusters of adolescents who vary in math and science motivation and interpersonal skills and to explore what factors are related to membership in a high math and science motivation and interpersonal skills cluster. Participants included 467 adolescents (312 female; M[subscript age] = 15.12 to SD = 1.71 year) recruited from out-of-school STEM programs in the US and UK. Findings from latent class analyses revealed four clusters, including a "High Math and Science Motivation and Interpersonal Skills" group, as well as groups that exhibited lower levels of either motivation or interpersonal skills. STEM program belonging, and STEM identity are related to membership in the high motivation and skills cluster. Findings provide insight into factors that may encourage motivation and interpersonal skills in adolescents, preparing them for STEM workforce entry. |
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| ISSN: | 0044-118X 1552-8499 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/0044118X221085296 |
