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  • Social Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Education

Background:

  • Gender parity in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) lags in computing and engineering.
  • Stereotypic perceptions of these fields impact women's participation and success.
  • Communal goal incongruity, the perception that fields lack alignment with helping others, is a key factor.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review literature on how communal goal incongruity deters individuals from computing and engineering.
  • To explore the impact of these perceptions on women and other communally-oriented individuals.
  • To propose strategies for increasing inclusivity in STEM.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on communal goal incongruity in STEM.
  • Analysis of empirical studies on perceptions of computing and engineering.
  • Synthesis of evidence on the influence of communal values.

Main Results:

  • Perceived communal goal incongruity disproportionately deters women and girls who prioritize communal goals.
  • This incongruity can also deter any individual valuing communal goals, including men.
  • Underrepresented groups and communally-oriented individuals are impacted.

Conclusions:

  • Highlighting communal opportunities in computing and engineering is crucial.
  • Addressing stereotypic perceptions can improve inclusivity and retention.
  • Making these fields more welcoming benefits diverse populations.