Investigating the Insider Knowledge of STEM-Talented Adolescents
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| Title: | Investigating the Insider Knowledge of STEM-Talented Adolescents |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Frank C. Worrell (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal for the Education of the Gifted. 2025 48(4):364-381. |
| 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: | 18 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research Tests/Questionnaires |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education High Schools Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | STEM Education, Science Interests, Talent Development, Adolescents, STEM Careers, Vocational Interests, Occupational Aspiration, College Choice, Information Sources, Educational Counseling, Competition, Time Management, Soft Skills, High School Students, College Freshmen |
| DOI: | 10.1177/01623532251371739 |
| ISSN: | 0162-3532 2162-9501 |
| Abstract: | We report on a qualitative study about the presence and role of insider knowledge in the lives of talented adolescents. Several themes emerged from the interviews: career aspirations of the participants; sources of knowledge about colleges and choosing a college; sources of knowledge about STEM careers; anticipated challenges; required skill sets; and types of support needed to address challenges. Participants received college guidance from school counselors and used the Internet as a primary source for STEM-related activities and information. Participants formed their ideas on what life is like for a STEM professional based on people they knew, TV shows, and social media, with more realistic notions acquired by students with a family member in STEM. Commonly experienced and anticipated challenges were competition in school and in college admissions. Time management was identified as a necessary skill, and the most frequently cited support needed was guidance with respect to career paths. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1488206 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | We report on a qualitative study about the presence and role of insider knowledge in the lives of talented adolescents. Several themes emerged from the interviews: career aspirations of the participants; sources of knowledge about colleges and choosing a college; sources of knowledge about STEM careers; anticipated challenges; required skill sets; and types of support needed to address challenges. Participants received college guidance from school counselors and used the Internet as a primary source for STEM-related activities and information. Participants formed their ideas on what life is like for a STEM professional based on people they knew, TV shows, and social media, with more realistic notions acquired by students with a family member in STEM. Commonly experienced and anticipated challenges were competition in school and in college admissions. Time management was identified as a necessary skill, and the most frequently cited support needed was guidance with respect to career paths. |
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| ISSN: | 0162-3532 2162-9501 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/01623532251371739 |
