Post-compulsory participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)
education is an ongoing international concern and forms a key motivation underpinning the …

Previous studies have pointed out that schools play a central role in students' orientation
towards science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). However, studies use …

ABSTRACT Theoretically framed within Social Cognitive Career Theory emphasising on the
construct of situational interest, this study explores the impact of career-based scenarios, as …

More people studying and working within science are desired in numerous countries,
although it remains less clear how educators can help. Analysis considered nationally …

There is a widespread concern that relatively few students, especially those from
disadvantaged backgrounds, continue to study chemistry and other science subjects after …

This paper investigates the structure of German sixth‐grade students' interest in science (N=
474; age 11–12 years) by considering different subject‐related contexts (biology, chemistry …

This paper presents the findings of a two-phase mixed methods research study that explores
the link between experiences of school science of post-16 students and their decisions to …

Participation in post-compulsory physics is a matter of longstanding concern from both
economic and equity perspectives. In considering this issue, this study draws upon …

Many countries desire more students to study science subjects, although relatively few
students decide to study non-compulsory physics at upper-secondary school and at …

The present study aims to analyse the effect of motivational variables and previous
academic achievement on students' future choice of chemistry once this subject becomes …