Self-Concept Profiles in Lower Secondary Level – An Explanation for Gender Differences in Science Course Selection?

Volume: 10
Published: Apr 24, 2019
Abstract
One of the most powerful determinants of course selection in upper secondary level is undoubtedly students' self-concept. Students with a high self-concept in a domain are more likely to select a course in that domain. However, according to the dimensional comparison theory, the formation of self-concept includes comparison processes with self-concepts in other domains. Regarding gender, females are less likely to choose physics and are more...
Paper Details
Title
Self-Concept Profiles in Lower Secondary Level – An Explanation for Gender Differences in Science Course Selection?
Published Date
Apr 24, 2019
Volume
10
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