Scientific Research Identity Development Need Not Wait Until College: Examining the Motivational Impact of a Pre-College Authentic Research Experience
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| Title: | Scientific Research Identity Development Need Not Wait Until College: Examining the Motivational Impact of a Pre-College Authentic Research Experience |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Deemer, Eric D. (ORCID |
| Source: | Research in Science Education. Oct 2022 52(5):1481-1496. |
| Availability: | Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 16 |
| Publication Date: | 2022 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | High Schools Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | High School Students, Student Motivation, Scientific Research, STEM Education, Self Concept, Predictor Variables, Authentic Learning, Socialization, Enrichment, Summer Science Programs, Psychological Needs, Personal Autonomy, Self Determination |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s11165-021-09994-6 |
| ISSN: | 0157-244X 1573-1898 |
| Abstract: | The current study used self-determination theory to examine the efficacy of an established and rigorous STEM enrichment program, the Summer Science Program, in promoting high school students' motivation for, and identification with, scientific research. Results of latent change analyses indicated that students' scientific research identity, intrinsic research motivation, and psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness increased significantly across two timepoints. Results of hierarchical regression analyses also indicated that satisfaction of autonomy and competence needs at a prior time point was positively associated with later intrinsic research motivation These analyses also suggested that intrinsic research motivation was both a distal and proximal predictor of scientific research identity. Overall, our findings suggest that engaging in authentic research as a high school student has the ability to promote motivation and retention in STEM and plays an important role in facilitating the socialization and assimilation of students into the broader scientific community. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2022 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1348400 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | The current study used self-determination theory to examine the efficacy of an established and rigorous STEM enrichment program, the Summer Science Program, in promoting high school students' motivation for, and identification with, scientific research. Results of latent change analyses indicated that students' scientific research identity, intrinsic research motivation, and psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness increased significantly across two timepoints. Results of hierarchical regression analyses also indicated that satisfaction of autonomy and competence needs at a prior time point was positively associated with later intrinsic research motivation These analyses also suggested that intrinsic research motivation was both a distal and proximal predictor of scientific research identity. Overall, our findings suggest that engaging in authentic research as a high school student has the ability to promote motivation and retention in STEM and plays an important role in facilitating the socialization and assimilation of students into the broader scientific community. |
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| ISSN: | 0157-244X 1573-1898 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s11165-021-09994-6 |
