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Title: Student Motives, Expectations and Preparedness for Higher Education: A Gender-Based Study
Language: English
Authors: Jade Jansen (ORCID 0000-0002-3452-4844), Badrunessa Williams (ORCID 0000-0001-8775-4013), Azmatullah Latief (ORCID 0000-0003-2037-8273)
Source: Journal of Student Affairs in Africa. 2024 12(1):33-46.
Availability: University of Pretoria. Lynwood Avenue, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0002, Republic of South Africa. Tel: +27-12-420-4940; Fax: +27-12-420-4921; Web site: https://upjournals.up.ac.za/index.php/jsaa
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 14
Publication Date: 2024
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Student Motivation, Gender Differences, Expectation, College Readiness, Accounting, Foreign Countries, College Freshmen, College Programs, Student Attitudes
Geographic Terms: South Africa
ISSN: 2307-6267
Abstract: This study aimed to identify whether gender differences exist related to the motives, expectations and preparedness of students entering accounting studies at a South African university. A questionnaire was used to gather the data from a sample of first-year students and t-tests were employed to identify differences in findings between gender groups. The findings indicate that gender differences exist in the motives for studying and for choosing to study accounting, in particular with females indicating a stronger desire to gain a better understanding of themselves, while males appeared more confident of succeeding in the programme and scoring marks at the top of the class. Identifying and understanding gender differences is expected to have implications for teaching and learning which can further reduce gender imbalances in the profession. The study is of particular interest to academics, professional bodies and universities educating students in the field of accounting, which has historically been perceived to be a male-dominated profession.
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Entry Date: 2024
Accession Number: EJ1432850
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