Decision-making factors: Exploring the influences on high school girls' decisions to choose science subjects in Cameroon: A qualitative case study

• Published in: Heliyon Vol. 10; no. 23; p. e40879
• Main Authors: Edeh, Emmanuel Chidiebere, Oyamb-Itomp, Michele Arlette
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Elsevier Ltd 15.12.2024; Elsevier
• Subjects: Cameroon; case studies; Decision-making; High school girls; Science subjects; Underrepresentation; Cameroon; Decision-making; High school girls; Cameroon; Underrepresentation; Science subjects

This study investigates the factors influencing high school girls' decisions to choose science subjects in Cameroon, focusing on the underrepresentation of girls in these fields. Using a qualitative interview method with 42 participants—including students, teachers, and parents—the findings rev...