INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (IJHSS)
The Impact of Female Role Models on Female Stem University Students in Taiwan
E-ISSN: 3435-6457
P-ISSN: 8654-3552
DOI: https://iigdpublishers.com/article/1392
This study examines the impact of female role models on the learning and development of female undergraduates in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines during their university education in Taiwan. A qualitative approach of phenomenology was adopted, utilizing in-depth interviews for data collection. Fifteen female participants (aged 20 to 25) from diverse STEM programs across three universities were recruited. Data analysis revealed five core dimensions through which female STEM role models impacted female STEM students: (1) achieving professional success, (2) challenging gender stereotypes, (3) expressing empathy and sharing personal narratives, (4) fostering professional identity and competence, and (5) integrating professional and personal roles. Participants reported significant benefits from the presence, support, and guidance of female STEM role models. The study concludes with implications for educators, researchers, and policymakers, and offers recommendations for future inquiry.
Yii-nii Lin, Jiun-Yih Huang, Yi-Hsing Claire Chiu & Yi-Chen Wu
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