Table 5 Example items and wording changes by identity construct
Scales | Example items | |
|---|---|---|
RIS-E | RIS-STEM | |
Competence | “I am able to do well in activities that involve engineering.” | “I am able to do well in activities that involve STEM.” |
Interest | “I enjoy learning about engineering!” | “I enjoy learning about STEM!” |
Self-recognition | “I see myself as an engineer.” | “I see myself as a STEM person.” |
Recognition by others | “My best friends see me as an engineer.” | “My best friends see me as a STEM person.” |