Qualitative Data Analysis and Biodata Measure Development of Rice Undergraduates' STEM Formative Experiences

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dc.contributor.advisorBeier, Margaret E
dc.creatorBradford, Brittany Caitlin
dc.date.accessioned2019-05-17T18:25:21Z
dc.date.available2019-05-17T18:25:21Z
dc.date.created2018-12
dc.date.issued2018-11-30
dc.date.submittedDecember 2018
dc.date.updated2019-05-17T18:25:21Z
dc.description.abstractUnderrepresented minorities (URMs), females, and first-generation college students declaring a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) major face unique challenges as they transition into college; moreover, they ultimately fail to graduate with STEM majors at rates commensurate with other students. Research has shown that children's formative experiences may impact their STEM self-efficacy, interests, and identity for the rest of their academic and professional careers. This study used a thematic qualitative data analysis of 35 semi-structured interviews with Rice STEM students regarding their formative experiences. Six theoretical dimensions were developed: math perceptions, science perceptions, classroom experiences, STEM identity, exposure to STEM, and parental expectations. Participants reported low exposure to science in elementary school, strong parental influence, preferences for hands-on and problem solving tasks, and teacher support. Next steps for this research involve developing and validating a biodata measure based on these dimensions and determining its predictive validity for STEM identity and self-efficacy.
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dc.identifier.citationBradford, Brittany Caitlin. "Qualitative Data Analysis and Biodata Measure Development of Rice Undergraduates' STEM Formative Experiences." (2018) Master’s Thesis, Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/105920">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/105920</a>.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1911/105920
dc.language.isoeng
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dc.subjectSTEM
dc.subjectpsychology
dc.subjecteducation
dc.subjectinterviews
dc.titleQualitative Data Analysis and Biodata Measure Development of Rice Undergraduates' STEM Formative Experiences
dc.typeThesis
dc.type.materialText
thesis.degree.departmentPsychology
thesis.degree.disciplineSocial Sciences
thesis.degree.grantorRice University
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Arts
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