Mathematics interest, self-efficacy, and anxiety predict STEM career choice in emerging adulthood.

IF 3.6 1区心理学 Q1 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

npj Science of Learning Pub Date : 2024-11-13 DOI:10.1038/s41539-024-00275-1

Rebecca Ferdinand, Margherita Malanchini, Kaili Rimfeld

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Abstract

To examine the combined effects of maths anxiety (MA), maths self-efficacy (MSE), and maths interest (MI) on STEM career choice, we analysed self-report data from 7908 Twins Early Development Study participants, collected at ages 16 (MSE, MI), 18 (MA) and 21 (STEM career choice). When analysed in the same model, MSE did not independently predict STEM career choice. MI (OR = 1.75) was a stronger predictor than MA (OR = 0.79), which was not significant after controlling for maths achievement. MI was a significant positive predictor of STEM career choices for both males (OR = 1.88) and females (OR = 1.77). However, MA was only predictive for males (OR = 0.62), and MSE was only predictive for females in the unadjusted model (OR = 1.77). These results highlight the importance of nurturing maths interest to bridge the STEM skills gap, regardless of sex. Future research should consider the co-development of maths-related psychological constructs to further understand their influence on STEM career paths.

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数学兴趣、自我效能感和焦虑可预测新兴成人的 STEM 职业选择。

为了研究数学焦虑（MA）、数学自我效能感（MSE）和数学兴趣（MI）对 STEM 职业选择的综合影响，我们分析了 7908 名双胞胎早期发展研究参与者在 16 岁（MSE、MI）、18 岁（MA）和 21 岁（STEM 职业选择）时的自我报告数据。在同一模型中进行分析时，MSE 并不能独立预测 STEM 职业选择。MI（OR = 1.75）比 MA（OR = 0.79）的预测作用更强，但在控制数学成绩后，MI 的预测作用并不显著。多元智能对男性（OR = 1.88）和女性（OR = 1.77）的 STEM 职业选择都有明显的正向预测作用。然而，在未调整模型中，MA 只对男性有预测作用（OR = 0.62），而 MSE 只对女性有预测作用（OR = 1.77）。这些结果凸显了培养数学兴趣以缩小 STEM 技能差距的重要性，无论性别如何。未来的研究应考虑与数学相关的心理建构的共同发展，以进一步了解它们对 STEM 职业道路的影响。

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