Decline Is Not Inevitable: Changes in Science Identity during the Progression through a U.S. Middle School among Boys and Girls

In the United States, science capital is important for navigating many aspects of life. Yet during middle school, science interest declines more for girls than boys. It is unclear, however, whether science identity also declines during the middle school years and if there are differences by gender....

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Main Authors: Julia McQuillan, Patricia Wonch Hill, Joseph C. Jochman, Grace M. Kelly
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2023-02-01
Series:Socius
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/23780231231152195