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标题：The Image of Chemistry and a Stereotypical View on Chemists as Important Factors for a Chemistry-Related Career Choice of Students
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作者：Philipp Spitzer
期刊名称：Science Education International
印刷版ISSN：1450-104X
电子版ISSN：2077-2327
出版年度：2022
卷号：33
期号：3
页码：276-283
DOI：10.33828/sei.v33.i3.2
语种：English
出版社：International Council of Associations for Science Education (ICASE)
摘要：Scientists are often described as smart and logical thinkers but lacking in the so-called “soft skills.” Well-known TV series such as “The Big Bang Theory” and “Breaking Bad” have also shaped these stereotypical ideas in society. In the present study, a total of 1013 students in grades 8 and 11 were asked about factors that influenced a chemistry-related career choice. Since interest is considered an important factor influencing the career choice, the focus of this study was placed on images and stereotypes compared with academic self-concepts. The models calculated by multiple linear regressions showed significant differences in relation to grades but insignificant in terms of school type. A chemistry-related career choice of 11th grade students was based on the image of chemistry lessons and the distance between self-description and the view of a stereotypical chemical prototype whereas in grade 8 factors such as their grade in chemistry or factors of the academic self-concept also influenced this decision. The results point out the need to promote vocational orientation in chemistry lessons. It is particularly important that students have the opportunity to form a realistic image of chemists.