Table 2 Items that were removed from the VESAS subscales and their rationale for doing so
Items removed from the VESAS subscales | Reason(s) for removal of item |
|---|---|
Item 11 (Being in a STEM class would be fun for me) | These 4 items were too similar to item 2 (I would take a course in STEM even if it were not required) and item 3 (I find STEM-related jobs very interesting) |
Item 12 (The idea of being in a STEM class excites me) | |
Item 13 (I would enjoy taking STEM courses) | |
Item 6 (I would enjoy working in a STEM field) | |
Item 8 (I am not interested in a degree in STEM) | These 2 items were too similar to item 14 (I dislike STEM courses) |
Item 10 (STEM classes are boring) | |
Item 7 (I would rather do something else than take on a STEM-related job) | This item was removed to improve the internal consistency of the scale |