Journal of Engineering Education Research (공학교육연구)

Korean Society for Engineering Education (한국공학교육학회)
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Exploring Factors Affecting Major Persistence and Career Decision of Engineering Students through FGI Analysis

FGI 분석을 통한 공과대학생의 전공 유지와 진로 결정의 영향 요인 탐색

  • 조성희 (경희대학교 교수학습개발원) ;
  • 황순희 (홍익대학교(세종) 교양과)
  • Received : 2023.04.14
  • Accepted : 2023.05.29
  • Published : 2023.05.31
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Abstract

This research aims to explore the factors affecting engineering students' major persistence and career decision. To achieve this goal, the experiences and perceptions of engineering students and other stakeholders regarding the factors influencing engineering students' major persistence and career decision were analyzed through online focus group interviews (FGI). The analysis of the interviews resulted in the identification of seven categories, which include meeting with older alumni, team project experiences, and internship experiences as factors influencing major persistence. Additionally, engineering interest, engineering self-efficacy, employment rates, economic factors, and limitations in women engineers' career development were identified as factors affecting career decision. Based on these findings, it is expected that engineering education will develop plans that focus on supporting the major persistence and career development of engineering students, thereby contributing to the future direction of engineering education.

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이 논문은 정부(과학기술정보통신부)의 재원으로 한국여성과학기술인육성재단의 지원을 받아 수행된 연구임(No. WISET 정책연구보고서-2022-04).

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