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CA Heaverlo, R Cooper… - Journal of Women and …, 2013 - dl.begellhouse.com

STEM DEVELOPMENT: PREDICTORS FOR 6TH-12TH GRADE GIRLS'INTEREST AND CONFIDENCE IN SCIENCE AND MATH.

Broadening participation in STEM

Cooper

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In order to increase the representation of women in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, it is important to understand the developmental factors that impact girls' interest and confidence in STEM academics and extracurricular programs. Research indicates that greater confidence leads to greater interest and vice versa. This study identifies factors that impact girls' interest and confidence in math and science, defined as girls' STEM development. Using Bronfenbrenner's bioecological model of human …

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