Profiles of chemistry identity among Chinese high school students: antecedents and outcomes

Key Points

• This research aims to understand the different dimensions of chemistry identity and its impact on academic engagement and career paths among high school students.
• Surveyed high school students to assess their chemistry identity profiles.
• Analyzed the relationship between chemistry identity and academic performance.
• Evaluated how chemistry identity influences career aspirations in the field.
• Students with a strong chemistry identity showed higher levels of academic performance.
• Enhanced engagement in chemistry learning was associated with positive career development aspirations.
• Differences in chemistry identity dimensions influenced students’ choices regarding further education in STEM fields.