Articles with "academic major" as a keyword



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Choice of Academic Major at a Public Research University: The Role of Gender and Self-Efficacy

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Published in 2017 at "Research in Higher Education"

DOI: 10.1007/s11162-016-9431-1

Abstract: Females are underrepresented in certain disciplines, which translates into their having less promising career outlooks and lower earnings. This study examines the effects of socio-economic status, academic performance, high school curriculum and involvement in extra-curricular… read more here.

Keywords: research; academic major; self efficacy; choice ... See more keywords

The impact of entrepreneurship extracurricular activities on entrepreneurial behaviors

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Published in 2025 at "Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education"

DOI: 10.1108/jarhe-07-2024-0356

Abstract: PurposeThis study applies the theory of planned behavior to investigate the influence of entrepreneurship extracurricular activities on the shaping of entrepreneurial behaviors. The study also aims to deepen knowledge in this field by highlighting the… read more here.

Keywords: academic major; activities entrepreneurial; extracurricular activities; entrepreneurial behaviors ... See more keywords

Parenting, Major Choice Motivation, and Academic Major Satisfaction Among Filipino College Students: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective

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Published in 2020 at "Journal of Career Assessment"

DOI: 10.1177/1069072720941269

Abstract: Guided by Self-Determination Theory (SDT), this study examined the relationships among parenting (autonomy-supportive and controlling), major choice motivations (autonomous and controlled), and academic major satisfaction with a sample of 525 Filipino college students. Consistent with… read more here.

Keywords: academic major; major satisfaction; choice motivation; choice ... See more keywords