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To investigate the multicomponent structure of science identity and determine how it influences elective science participation across genders during secondary school.

November 19, 2018International Journal of STEM EducationOpen Access

The nature of science identity and its role as the driver of student choices

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To investigate the multicomponent structure of science identity and determine how it influences elective science participation across genders during secondary school.
Assessed science identity endorsement and elective academic choices among middle school and early high school students.
Analyzed gender-specific differences in the relationship between science identity components and optional science pathway selection.
Identified that science identity functions through distinct, multicomponent dimensions during middle school and early high school.
Demonstrated that science identity serves a complex differential function across genders, playing an especially critical role in driving optional science choices among female students.

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Educational analysis uncovers how science identity drives optional science choices across genders in secondary students, highlighting its critical role for girls.

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Vincent‐Ruz et al. (2018) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69dc08682dc558e33e374982 https://doi.org/10.1186/s40594-018-0140-5

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Educational analysis uncovers how science identity drives optional science choices across genders in secondary students, highlighting its critical role for girls.

The nature of science identity and its role as the driver of student choices

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