Factors Influencing Decision to Shift from Non-stem to Stem-related College Programs among Students in a Catholic University

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STEM employment vacancies surged about 24.4% over the past ten years, while non-STEM job openings increased by only 4%.

“STEM employment vacancies have surged about 24.4% over the past ten years, yet non-STEM job openings have only increased by 4% [26].”

• cites [26] 26. Noonan R. Stem jobs: 2017 update. ESA issue brief #02-17. US Department of Commerce; 2017 March 30. Retrieved: March 30, 2023, from https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED594354Not checked yet

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The modified research questionnaire was valid, with a validity score of 4.79 interpreted as excellent.

“The instrument obtained a score of 4.79, interpreted as excellent.”

• Also stated in: § 2.3 Research Instrument · plain

  “Thus, the research instrument was considered valid.”

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Young men and women have different styles when choosing a career; men have a more liberal and progressive style of thinking, while women prefer a hierarchical style of thinking.

“Men have a more liberal and progressive style of thinking.Women prefer a hierarchical style of thinking [32].”

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Students' shift in career is reflective of how they perceive themselves in the future.

“Their shift in their career is reflective of how they perceive themselves in the future.”

• AssumptionRests on an assumption: More students shift from their chosen strand in Senior High School when they pursue their undergraduate education.

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The research instrument was pilot-tested to thirty respondents from the College of Engineering, College of Allied Medical Health Sciences, and College of Accountancy, Business, and Computer Studies.

“Moreover, to ensure the reliability of the modified research questionnaire, it was pilot-tested to thirty (30) respondents from the College of Engineering, College of Allied Medical Health Sciences, and College of Accountancy, Business, and Computer Studies.”

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The need for qualified workers is still increasing.

“As stated in the study by O'Rourke [25], the need for qualified workers is still increasing.”

• cites [25] 25. O'Rourke B. Increasing access and opportunity in stem crucial, say experts. Harvard Gazette; 2021, November 19. Retrieved March 30, 2023, from:https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/stor y/2021/11/increasing-access-and- opportunity-in-stem-crucial-s ay-experts/Not checked yet

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Sex distinguishes female students to be inclined to artistic-related careers, while male students select scientific-related careers.

“Sex distinguishes female students to be inclined to artistic-related careers, while male students select scientific-related careers [29]”

• cites [29] 29. Sara SS. Effects of learning styles on career preferences of senior secondary school students in jigawa state Nigeria. Edo Journal of Counselling. 2010;3(1): 132-143.Not matched

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All Grade 12 senior high school graduates are eligible to enter college irrespective of the strand or track they have taken in senior high school.

“However, the Commission on Higher Education (2017) in the Philippines released a memorandum order indicating that all Grade 12 senior high school graduates are eligible to enter college irrespective of the strand or track they have taken in senior high school.”

• cites Commission on Higher Education (2017)Not matched

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When students choose a major or a career path, they seek higher-salary jobs or look for majors that involve the most job security.

“In addition, when students choose a major or a career path, they seek higher-salary jobs or look for majors that involve the most job security [27].”

• cites [27] 27. Wildman ML. Torres RM. Factors influencing the choice of major in agriculture. NACTA Journal. 2002;46(3):4.Not matched

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The financial aspects that students consider include high earning potential, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

“The financial aspects that students consider include high earning potential, benefits, and opportunities for advancement [28].”

• cites [28] 28. Beggs J, JH. Bantham S. Taylor. Distinguishing the factors influencing college student's choice of major. College Student Jour. 2008;42(2):381.Not matched

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In cases of shifting programs, it defeats the very purpose of having two additional years of training in senior high school before going to college.

“In cases of shifting programs, it defeats the very purpose of having two additional years of training in senior high school before going to college.”

• AssumptionRests on an assumption: More students shift from their chosen strand in Senior High School when they pursue their undergraduate education.