Development of a survey tool to assess emotional and social behavioral competencies of science technology engineering math and medicine (STEMM) graduate students.

ABSTRACT: The underrepresentation of women and minority students in STEMM graduate programs remain a significant challenge, compounded by biases in traditional admissions processes and barriers to effective mentoring and retention. This study develops and validates the Quinn Miller Competency Assessment (QMCA), a tool designed to assess emotional and social intelligence (ESI) competencies crucial for STEMM graduate student success. The QMCA was created through an iterative process involving literature review, expert consultations, and empirical studies. It evaluates five key competencies: self-awareness, self-control, adaptability, achievement orientation, and teamwork. The tool's validity and reliability were tested using exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses on diverse samples of STEMM grad

SUBMITTER: Quinn JF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12404483 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature