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Title: Psychological Factors Impacting Joining STEM-Related Majors in the United Arab Emirates
Language: English
Authors: Eid G. Abo Hamza, Richard Tindle, Dalia Bedewy, Samir J. Dukmak, Alaa Eldin A. Ayoub, Ahmed A. Moustafa
Source: Journal of Social Studies Education Research. 2024 15(1):91-118.
Availability: Journal of Social Studies Education Research. Serhat Mah. 1238/2 Sok. 7B Blok 12 Ostim, Yenimahalle, Ankara, Turkey; Web site: http://jsser.org
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 28
Publication Date: 2024
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: STEM Education, Psychological Patterns, Mathematics Anxiety, Stress Variables, Family Influence, Expectation, Decision Making, Gender Differences, Stress Management, Foreign Countries, Parent Attitudes, Majors (Students)
Geographic Terms: United Arab Emirates
ISSN: 1309-9108
Abstract: This research examines the factors that influence students' choices to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) degrees in the United Arab Emirates. Our study investigates the impact of psychosocial variables, including math anxiety, educational stress, and family expectations, on the decision of 558 children to pursue STEM education. We have discovered that there is a positive correlation between greater levels of school stress and parental expectations and the possibility of enrolling in STEM fields. Moreover, gender appears as a notable indicator, as males have a greater propensity towards STEM. The study emphasises the necessity of implementing comprehensive treatments to tackle math anxiety, educate parents about STEM jobs, and offer efficient stress management assistance for pupils. The implications have a wide reach, including politicians, educators, and parents that aim to foster a varied and driven community of STEM students in the UAE. Additional investigation is advised to explore the complex interactions of psychological elements that influence educational decisions.
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Entry Date: 2024
Accession Number: EJ1424898
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