Gender Imbalance in STEM Programs in Nigeria
Abstract: Gender imbalance in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education is a persistent global challenge, particularly in Nigeria, where societal and institutional factors often limit women's participation in these fields. This study investigates the gender disparities in enrollment across STEM programs at the University of Agriculture, Makurdi, over four academic sessions (2009-2013). Using secondary data analysis and theoretical insights from Bandura's Social Cognitive Career Theory, the research examines the enrollment trends of male and female students in selected STEM programs. Findings reveal significant gender imbalances, with male students consistently outnumbering their female counterparts in Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics programs.In contrast, Biology Education exhibited near gender parity. The results suggest that societal stereotypes, self-efficacy perceptions, and parental influence significantly shape career choices, perpetuating the unde
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Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
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Online-Ressource
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Englisch
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Veröffentlichungsversion
begutachtet (peer reviewed)
In: Path of Science ; 10 (2024) 10 ; 1016-1023
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Wirtschaft
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Veröffentlichung
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Mannheim
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SSOAR, GESIS – Leibniz-Institut für Sozialwissenschaften e.V.
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2024
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Madu, Cajethan Okechukwu
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10.22178/pos.109-26
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urn:nbn:de:101:1-2412091454498.795228364389
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Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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15.08.2025, 7:24 AM CEST
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- Madu, Cajethan Okechukwu
- SSOAR, GESIS – Leibniz-Institut für Sozialwissenschaften e.V.
Time of origin
- 2024
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