Preparing the Next Generation for STEM: Adolescent Profiles Encompassing Math and Science Motivation and Interpersonal Skills and Their Associations With Identity and Belonging

Author:

Mulvey Kelly Lynn1ORCID,McGuire Luke2,Mathews Channing1,Hoffman Adam J.3ORCID,Law Fidelia2,Joy Angelina1,Hartstone-Rose Adam1,Winterbottom Mark4,Balkwill Frances5,Fields Grace6,Butler Laurence7,Burns Karen8,Drews Marc9,Rutland Adam2

Affiliation:

1. North Carolina State University, Raleigh, USA

2. University of Exeter, Exeter, Devon, UK

3. Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA

4. Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK

5. Queen Mary University and Centre of the Cell, London, UK

6. Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens, Columbia, SC, USA

7. ThinkTank, Birmingham, UK

8. Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, Virginia Beach, VA, USA

9. Edventure, Columbia, SD, USA

Abstract

Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) workers need both motivation and interpersonal skills in STEM disciplines. The aims of the study were to identify clusters of adolescents who vary in math and science motivation and interpersonal skills and to explore what factors are related to membership in a high math and science motivation and interpersonal skills cluster. Participants included 467 adolescents (312 female; Mage = 15.12 to SD = 1.71 year) recruited from out-of-school STEM programs in the US and UK. Findings from latent class analyses revealed four clusters, including a “High Math and Science Motivation and Interpersonal Skills” group, as well as groups that exhibited lower levels of either motivation or interpersonal skills. STEM program belonging, and STEM identity are related to membership in the high motivation and skills cluster. Findings provide insight into factors that may encourage motivation and interpersonal skills in adolescents, preparing them for STEM workforce entry.

Funder

Economic and Social Research Council

Wellcome Trust

National Science Foundation

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

General Social Sciences,Sociology and Political Science,Social Sciences (miscellaneous)

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