Degree Name
MS (Master of Science)
Program
Engineering Technology
Date of Award
8-2022
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Mohammad Uddin
Committee Members
James Harlan, Keith Johnson
Abstract
Historically, female representation in engineering and manufacturing trades has been underrepresented compared to their male counterparts. Given this trend, the scope of this paper is to analyze the motivational factors among females who are currently working in Engineering and Manufacturing related trades in the surrounding lower East Appalachian area. Literature research will support an analysis of the following focus: Females in Engineering and Manufacturing Trades. The study focuses on analyzing questionaries from thirty-two females based on the Social Cognitive Career Theory and its three components: “outcome expectations, career interest, and career self-efficacy”. The major findings of this study indicate that creating awareness early and building self-efficacy are important factors in leading females to a STEM career; discrimination was not a major factor in females choosing a STEM career in this region; and parent/teacher/community involvement is essential for recruiting females in STEM careers.
Document Type
Thesis - embargo
Recommended Citation
Manz, LeaAnn Nichole; Manz-Young, LeaAnn Nichole; and Young, LeaAnn Nichole, "Female Motivation in Engineering, Manufacturing, and STEM-Related Trades" (2022). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 4118. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/4118
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.
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