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ERIC Number: EJ1226344
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Oct
Pages: 16
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ISSN: ISSN-0894-8453
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Exploring Science Career Interest: Latent Profile Analysis of High School Occupational Preferences for Science
Ferguson, Sarah L.; Hull, Darrell M.
Journal of Career Development, v46 n5 p583-598 Oct 2019
The present study evaluates high school juniors and seniors (n = 295) to explore their preference for science as indicated by science motivation, attitude, academic experience, and interest. Latent profile analysis was used to model profiles of preferences for science with a person-centered approach. Then, the impact of self-concept variables was explored and four profiles of science interest were identified. Gender differences were of particular interest due to concerns noted in the literature, and some gender differences were identified in the present study. Covariate analysis indicated vocabulary ability and personality as significantly different for students in the high science interest profile. Implications of these results and future research directions are discussed.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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