Item – Theses Canada

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OCLC number
54499850
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LAC copy
LAC copy
Author
Harris Lorenz, Elayne,1957-
Title
Adolescent expectations for success.
Degree
M. Sc. -- University of Calgary, 2002
Publisher
Ottawa : National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, [2003]
Description
2 microfiches.
Notes
Includes bibliographical references.
Abstract
Many researchers, educators and policymakers have been concerned with women's under representation in math and science careers. The present study investigated gender and grade differences in expectations for success in math, language arts (LA)/English, and science. Using twelve questions from the adapted Eccles Academic Choices and Achievement Survey, the study investigated the expectations for success that contribute to junior high and senior high school students' academic choices. Approximately, 1400 grade 7 and 10 students from Calgary, Alberta and the surrounding rural area responded to these questions. A 2 x 2 (Gender x Grade) multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) indicated no interaction effect. Significant main effects were found for Grade and for Gender and were examined further through univariate analysis of variance (ANOVA). Data analysis revealed a main effect for gender in expectations for success. (Abstract shortened by UMI.)
ISBN
0612762130
9780612762138