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Scientists of the Next Generation

Scientists of the Next Generation Reports the results of a survey of 3,600 1116 yearolds whichexplored the relationships between scientific knowledge and beliefs,attitudes towards science and scientists, and involvement, actual orprospective, in scientific activities. Describes the influences whichpredict whether young people will choose a job in science. Concludesthat it is important for policy makers to recognize the role of broadersociopolitical attitudes in determining job decisions. Furtheremphasizes the role of parental support and attitudes in shaping the jobdecisions of young people. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Education + Training Emerald Publishing

Scientists of the Next Generation

Breakwell, Glynis M.
Education + Training , Volume 34 (1) – Jan 1, 1992
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Emerald Publishing
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0040-0912
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10.1108/00400919210007692
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Reports the results of a survey of 3,600 1116 yearolds whichexplored the relationships between scientific knowledge and beliefs,attitudes towards science and scientists, and involvement, actual orprospective, in scientific activities. Describes the influences whichpredict whether young people will choose a job in science. Concludesthat it is important for policy makers to recognize the role of broadersociopolitical attitudes in determining job decisions. Furtheremphasizes the role of parental support and attitudes in shaping the jobdecisions of young people.

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Education + Training – Emerald Publishing

Published: Jan 1, 1992

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