Table 10 Correlations for motivations to pursue STEM majors

1. I find motivation to pursue my major from the faculty in my major.

–

0.31

0.27

0.34

0.06

−0.08

2. I find motivation to pursue my major from my parents and/or family members.

0.34

–

0.22

0.37

0.13

0.10

3. I find motivation to pursue my major from the challenging nature of my major.

0.32

−0.083

–

0.35

0.47^*

0.53^**

4. I find motivation to pursue my major from my friends

0.49^*

0.36

0.34

–

0.2

0.35

5. I find motivation to pursue my major from my personal drive/ambition.

0.06

0.34

0.57^**

0.27

–

0.58^**

6. I find motivation to pursue my major from my desire to pursue my major.

0.05

0.27

0.50^*

0.32

0.93^**

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