The Impacts of Gender and Subject on Experience of Competence and Autonomy in STEM

• Published in: Frontiers in psychology Vol. 10; p. 1432
• Main Authors: Sobieraj, Sabrina, Krämer, Nicole C.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 27.06.2019
• Subjects: autonomy; competence; gender; motivation; Psychology; STEM – science technology engineering mathematics; autonomy; competence; gender; STEM – science technology engineering mathematics; motivation

In most societies, women are less likely to choose a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)-related study program than men. This problem persists despite numerous initiatives aimed at fostering the uptake of STEM subjects by women, who represent an underutilized source of talent in...