# Career Development and Diversity

**Type:** Topics  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/topics/career-development-and-diversity-2/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Citations | 627,852 |
| Description | This cluster of papers explores the application of Social Cognitive Theory in the context of career development, with a focus on STEM education, gender disparities, and the experiences of underrepresented minorities. It delves into topics such as self-efficacy beliefs, role models, academic aspirations, and work satisfaction, aiming to create more inclusive science education and address the challenges faced by individuals pursuing careers in science and engineering. The research also emphasizes the importance of social influences, cultural stereotypes, and environmental factors in shaping career choices and outcomes. |
| Domain | Social Sciences |
| Field | Social Sciences |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/T10726 |
| Works | 52,219 |

## Topic researchers

Showing 12 of 20.

- [Albert Bandura](https://scholariq.org/researchers/albert-bandura/)
- [Elaine R. Mardis](https://scholariq.org/researchers/elaine-r-mardis/)
- [Wilmar B. Schaufeli](https://scholariq.org/researchers/wilmar-b-schaufeli/)
- [Herbert W. Marsh](https://scholariq.org/researchers/herbert-w-marsh/)
- [Jacquelynne S. Eccles](https://scholariq.org/researchers/jacquelynne-s-eccles/)
- [Paul T. Costa](https://scholariq.org/researchers/paul-t-costa/)
- [Lee Anna Clark](https://scholariq.org/researchers/lee-anna-clark/)
- [Carol S. Dweck](https://scholariq.org/researchers/carol-s-dweck/)
- [Barbara L. Fredrickson](https://scholariq.org/researchers/barbara-l-fredrickson/)
- [David R. Williams](https://scholariq.org/researchers/david-r-williams/)
- [Timothy A. Judge](https://scholariq.org/researchers/timothy-a-judge/)
- [Ruben C. Gur](https://scholariq.org/researchers/ruben-c-gur/)

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