Do STEM women feel ethically and emotionally better prepared for their careers than men?

This study employed an online self-assessment of perceived employability (PE) using a validated instrument and analyzed the data from 2493 STEM students studying at 40 universities globally. The findings, underpinned by Social Cognitive Careers Theory, indicate that female report greater confidence than their male peers in ethical literacy and in some emotional literacy skills; these are understood to be critical soft skills for STEM graduates. This distinction is more pronounced in the natural and physical sciences and within information technology fields. Theoretical contributions and practical implications are discussed.PMID:38502993 | DOI:10.1016/j.actpsy.2024.104230
Source: Acta Psychologica - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Source Type: research