Tan, Fee Yean and Tay, Lee Chin (2018) Parental influence and stem career choice intention. In: National Human Resource Management Conference 2018, 18-19 September 2018, EDC, UUM Sintok.
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Abstract
The low number of graduated students involving in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers has been causing concerns for Governments all around the World, especially Malaysia as it is impacting on economic progress. The aim of this study is to identify the effect of parental influence on students' career choice. For the purpose of this study, data were collected with a structured questionnaire from 242 final year undergraduate students who are studying the STEM disciplines. The regression analysis revealed that students who received continuous information and support from parents made a lasting impact on their interest in STEM careers. The results examined can be useful for educational policies planning and supply information for further research in careers studies.
Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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Additional Information: | eISBN 9789672078326 |
Uncontrolled Keywords: | STEM careers, career choice, intention, parental influence, undergraduate students |
Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory |
Divisions: | School of Business Management |
Depositing User: | Mr. Che Hasan Hashim |
Date Deposited: | 26 Jan 2019 23:30 |
Last Modified: | 26 Jan 2019 23:31 |
URI: | https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/25490 |
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