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Universal Journal of Psychology(CEASE PUBLICATION) Vol. 4(6), pp. 254 - 260
DOI: 10.13189/ujp.2016.040602
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Gender and Racial Differences in Career Decision-making Dispositions of College Students Enrolled in STEM Majors
Wei-Cheng J. Mau 1,*, Valerie J. Perkins 2, Yun-Hwa Mau 3
1 Department of Counseling, Educational Leadership, Educational & School Psychology, Wichita State University, USA
2 Career Services and Placement Center, Wichita State University, USA
3 Wichita Public School, Wichita, Kansas, USA
ABSTRACT
Anticipated shortfall in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce in the United States has prompted researchers and policy-makers to examine the supply pipeline and factors influencing the supply pipeline. Applying Social-Cognitive Career Theory, this study examined decision-making predisposition of college students who were interested in STEM majors. Results show significant gender and racial differences in in decision-making self-efficacy, decision-making style, and career indecision. Logistic analyses show that race, decision-making style, and career decision-making self-efficacy significantly predict enrollment in STEM majors. Implications for counseling interventions are discussed.
KEYWORDS
Career Decision Making, STEM Career, Choice of Major, Social Cognitive Career Theory
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Wei-Cheng J. Mau , Valerie J. Perkins , Yun-Hwa Mau , "Gender and Racial Differences in Career Decision-making Dispositions of College Students Enrolled in STEM Majors," Universal Journal of Psychology(CEASE PUBLICATION), Vol. 4, No. 6, pp. 254 - 260, 2016. DOI: 10.13189/ujp.2016.040602.
(b). APA Format:
Wei-Cheng J. Mau , Valerie J. Perkins , Yun-Hwa Mau (2016). Gender and Racial Differences in Career Decision-making Dispositions of College Students Enrolled in STEM Majors. Universal Journal of Psychology(CEASE PUBLICATION), 4(6), 254 - 260. DOI: 10.13189/ujp.2016.040602.