Long-term effect of childhood pandemic experience on medical major choice: Evidence from the 2003 severe acute respiratory syndrome outbreak in China.
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DOI: 10.1002/hec.4659
Abstract: This study examines the long-term effect of a pandemic on a crucial human capital decision, namely college major choice. Using China's 2008-2016 major-level National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao) entry grades, we find that the 2003… read more here.
Keywords: long term; effect; 2003 severe; choice ... See more keywords
The system of academic task values: The development of cross-domain comparisons of values and college major choice.
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DOI: 10.1037/dev0001519
Abstract: This study synthesizes theories of achievement motivation to better understand the development of academic task values in high school students and their relation to college major selection. We utilize longitudinal structural equation modeling to understand… read more here.
Keywords: academic task; task; task values; college major ... 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
Determinants of Major Choice and Academic Expectations: Testing a Prediction Model Across Gender
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.847843
Abstract: With this study, we aim to test the predictive relationships between determinants of major choice (DMC) and academic expectations (AEs) and to analyze gender differences, using six items of the Determinants of Major Choice Scale… read more here.
Keywords: determinants major; model; gender; major choice ... See more keywords