Developmental trajectories of science identity beliefs : Within-group differences among Black, Latinx, Asian, and White Students
Journal article
Puente, Kayla, Starr, Christine R., Eccles, Jacquelynne S. and Simpkins, Sandra D.. (2021). Developmental trajectories of science identity beliefs : Within-group differences among Black, Latinx, Asian, and White Students. Journal of Youth and Adolescence. 50(12), pp. 2394-2411. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10964-021-01493-1
Authors | Puente, Kayla, Starr, Christine R., Eccles, Jacquelynne S. and Simpkins, Sandra D. |
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Abstract | Though adolescents’ science identity beliefs predict positive STEM outcomes, researchers have yet to examine developmental differences within racial/ethnic groups despite theoretical arguments for such studies. The current study examined science identity trajectories for Black (14%), Latinx (22%), Asian (4%), and White (52%) students (N = 21,170; 50% girls) from 9th grade to three years post-high school and the variability within each racial/ethnic group based on gender and college generational status. Contrary to the literature, students’ science identities increased over time, and the increases were larger for potential first- versus continuing-generation White students. Potential continuing-generation boys had stronger 9th grade science identities than potential first-generation girls in all groups except Asians. The findings suggest who might benefit from additional supports within each racial/ethnic group. |
Keywords | science; identity; adolescence; race or ethnicity; college generation |
Year | 2021 |
Journal | Journal of Youth and Adolescence |
Journal citation | 50 (12), pp. 2394-2411 |
Publisher | Springer |
ISSN | 0047-2891 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1007/s10964-021-01493-1 |
PubMed ID | 34518982 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85114887928 |
PubMed Central ID | PMC8580903 |
Open access | Published as ‘gold’ (paid) open access |
Research or scholarly | Research |
Page range | 2394-2411 |
Publisher's version | License File Access Level Open |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 13 Sep 2021 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 24 Aug 2021 |
Deposited | 21 Dec 2021 |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8x3q6/developmental-trajectories-of-science-identity-beliefs-within-group-differences-among-black-latinx-asian-and-white-students
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