A grounded theory model of the dynamics of undergraduate engineering students' researcher identity and epistemic thinking

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Courtney J. Faber ◽  
Rachel L. Kajfez ◽  
Dennis M. Lee ◽  
Lisa C. Benson ◽  
Marian S. Kennedy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Theory Model ◽  
Undergraduate Engineering ◽  
Researcher Identity

scholarly journals Modeling the Use of Mixed Methods–Grounded Theory: Developing Scales for a New Measurement Model

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 184-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle C. Howell Smith ◽  
Wayne A. Babchuk ◽  
Jared Stevens ◽  
Amanda L. Garrett ◽  
Sherry C. Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Undergraduate Engineering ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Mixed methods–grounded theory (MM–GT) has emerged as a promising methodology that intersects the value of mixed methods with rigorous qualitative design. However, recent reviews have found that MM–GT empirical studies tend to lack procedural details. The purpose of this article is to apply the “best practices” for conducting MM–GT in a study designed to develop and then test a theoretical model for how undergraduate engineering students develop interest in the engineering PhD. This study contributes to the field of mixed methods research by (a) illustrating best practices for MM–GT, (b) providing an MM–GT scale development example, (c) demonstrating how an MM-GT scale could potentially bypass exploratory factor analysis and proceed directly to confirmatory factor analysis for testing psychometric properties, and showing how a joint display for data collection planning can be used to strengthen integration in an instrument development study.

scholarly journals Board 48: Dynamics of Researcher Identity and Epistemology: The Development of a Grounded-theory Model

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Courtney Faber ◽  
Lisa Benson ◽  
Rachel Kajfez ◽  
Marian Kennedy ◽  
Dennis Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Theory Model ◽  
Researcher Identity

HOW STUDENTS DEFINE THEIR SUCCESS: A RESEARCH STUDY

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Max Ullrich ◽  
David S. Strong
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Survey Instrument ◽  
Undergraduate Engineering ◽  
Diversity And Inclusion ◽  
Full Study ◽  
Definition Of Success ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Diverse Groups

How undergraduate engineering students define their success and plan for their future differs notably amongst students. With a push for greater diversity and inclusion in engineering schools, it is valuable to also better understand the differences in these areas among different students to allow institutions to better serve the needs of these diverse groups.  The purpose of this research study is to explore students’ definition of success both in the present and projecting forward 5 to 10 years, as well as to understand to what level students reflect on, and plan for, the future. The proposed survey instrument for the pilot stage of this research includes 56 closed-ended questions and 3 open-ended questions. Evidence for the validity of the research instrument is established through a mixed-method pilot study. This paper will discuss the survey instrument, the pilot study, and outline plans for the full study.

scholarly journals Understanding first-generation undergraduate engineering students’ entry and persistence through social capital theory

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie P. Martin ◽  
Shannon K. Stefl ◽  
Lindsey W. Cain ◽  
Aubrie L. Pfirman
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Social Capital Theory ◽  
Capital Theory ◽  
Undergraduate Engineering

Impact of Stroke Call on Career Satisfaction and Burnout for Academic Neurointerventionalists: A Grounded Theory Model

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin Vivian Lee ◽  
Alexander R. Scott ◽  
Arghavan Salles ◽  
Joshua W. Osbun ◽  
Gregory J. Zipfel
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Career Satisfaction ◽  
Theory Model

scholarly journals 24402 Grounded Theory Model for Adherence to Home Exercise among People with a Mobility Disability

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Jereme Wilroy ◽  
Ivan Herbey ◽  
Nataliya Ivankova ◽  
James Rimmer
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Theory Model ◽  
Home Exercise ◽  
Mobility Disability

Human-Centered and Psychological Concepts in Undergraduate Engineering Project Documentation

2020 ◽  
Vol 64 (1) ◽  
pp. 505-509
Author(s):  
Rod D. Roscoe ◽  
Samuel T. Arnold ◽  
Chelsea K. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Engineering Students ◽  
Engineering Project ◽  
Design Processes ◽  
Undergraduate Engineering ◽  
Project Documentation ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Psychological Concepts

The success of engineering and design is facilitated by a working understanding of human thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In this study, we explored how undergraduate engineering students included such human-centered and psychological concepts in their project documentation. Although, we observed a range of concepts related to design processes, teams, cognition, and motivation, these concepts appeared infrequently and superficially. We discuss how this analysis and approach may help to identify topics that could be leveraged for future human-centered engineering instruction.

Gambling-Related Intimate Partner Violence Against Women: A Grounded Theory Model of Individual and Relationship Determinants

2021 ◽  
pp. 088626052110374
Author(s):  
Nerilee Hing ◽  
Catherine O’Mullan ◽  
Elaine Nuske ◽  
Helen Breen ◽  
Lydia Mainey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Problem Gambling ◽  
Violence Against Women ◽  
Gender Inequality ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Theory Model ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Female Victims

This study aimed to examine how problem gambling interacts with gendered drivers of intimate partner violence (IPV) against women to exacerbate this violence. Interviews were conducted with 48 female victims of IPV linked to a male partner’s gambling; 24 female victims of IPV linked to their own gambling; and 39 service practitioners from 25 services. Given limited research into gambling-related IPV, but a stronger theoretical base relating to IPV against women, this study used an adaptive grounded theory approach. It engaged with existing theories on gendered drivers of violence against women, while also developing a grounded theory model of individual and relationship determinants based on emergent findings from the data. Gambling-related IPV against women was found to occur in the context of expressions of gender inequality, including men’s attitudes and behaviors that support violence and rigid gender expectations, controlling behaviors, and relationships condoning disrespect of women. Within this context, the characteristics of problem gambling and the financial, emotional and relationship stressors gambling causes intensified the IPV. Alcohol and other drug use, and co-morbid mental health issues, also interacted with gambling to intensify the IPV. Major implications. Reducing gambling-related IPV against women requires integrated, multi-level interventions that reduce both problem gambling and gendered drivers of violence. Gambling operators can act to reduce problem gambling and train staff in responding to IPV. Financial institutions can assist people to limit their gambling expenditure and families to protect their assets. Service providers can be alert to the co-occurrence of gambling problems and IPV and screen, treat, and refer clients appropriately. Public education can raise awareness that problem gambling increases the risk of IPV. Reducing gender inequality is also critical.

Developing Professional Skills in Undergraduate Engineering Students Through Cocurricular Involvement

2017 ◽  
Vol 54 (3) ◽  
pp. 286-302 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dara R. Fisher ◽  
Aikaterini Bagiati ◽  
Sanjay Sarma
Keyword(s):  
Engineering Students ◽  
Professional Skills ◽  
Undergraduate Engineering
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