Career Resources Use and Motivation Among Asian and Asian American Students in Computer Science (Poster 42)

• In Event: AERA Poster Session Saturday 8:00 a.m.
  In Poster Session: Learning and Motivation in STEM

Abstract

This study investigated Asian and Asian American college students’ use of career resources and their associations with career motivation in computer science. Data were collected from 293 college students at a large southeastern U.S. university via an online survey. The resources that were reported both as most used and as most helpful were internet/social media, academic advisors, career centers, and career fairs. However, talking to academic advisors had a more negative effect on Asian students’ motivation, while attending career fairs had a more positive effect on students’ motivation, compared to non-Asian students. These results highlight the need for equitable career resources that better reflect the unique experiences of Asian students and support their career navigation and motivation in STEM fields.

Authors

• Yichi Zhang, University of Georgia

• Emily Quinn Rosenzweig, Teachers College, Columbia University

• Xiao-Yin Chen, University of Tennessee