An Analysis of Retention Problems for Female Students in University Computer Science Programs.

Bunderson, Eileen D.; Christensen, Mary Elizabeth

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ERIC Number: EJ516552

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Publication Date: 1995

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An Analysis of Retention Problems for Female Students in University Computer Science Programs.

Bunderson, Eileen D.; Christensen, Mary Elizabeth

Journal of Research on Computing in Education, v28 n1 p1-18 Fall 1995

Discusses a survey conducted to understand the gender imbalance and high level of female attrition in computer science. Suggests that factors influencing the rate of attrition are lack of previous experience with computers, gender-biased attitudes and behavior, interactions with other computer science students, and the nature of computer science as a discipline. (JKP)

Descriptors: Attitudes, College Students, Computer Science Education, Females, Gender Issues, Higher Education, Intellectual Disciplines, Interaction, Prior Learning, Sex Bias, Social Influences, Student Attrition

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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