Self-Concept Profiles in Lower Secondary Level – An Explanation for Gender Differences in Science Course Selection?

One of the most powerful determinants of course selection in upper secondary level is undoubtedly students’ self-concept. Students with a high self-concept in a domain are more likely to select a course in that domain. However, according to the dimensional comparison theory, the formation of self-co...

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Main Authors: Steffani Saß, Nele Kampa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00836/full