Undergraduate Research Science Capital: Measuring capacity to engage in research.

ABSTRACT: Undergraduate research has been identified as a high-impact educational practice. However, despite the body of evidence on the outcomes of undergraduate research, few studies have focused on the influences students face regarding participation. Developed using Science Capital and Social Cognitive Career Theory, a survey comprised of potential influences to undergraduate science research participation was disseminated to science majors at four R1 institutions in the Southeastern United States. Participation rates across several demographic factors and effect of participation influences were analysed. Results reveal a significantly greater proportion of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus (LGBTQ+) and disability communities indicating participating in research than their pee

SUBMITTER: Boyd EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11508476 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature