Choice of Academic Major at a Public Research University: The Role of Gender and Self-Efficacy
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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
Parenting, Major Choice Motivation, and Academic Major Satisfaction Among Filipino College Students: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective
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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