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Area of Science:

  • Engineering Education
  • Sociology of Professions

Background:

  • The concept of
  • profession
  • may extend beyond its literal English translation.
  • Previous research by Davis and Zhang (2016) suggested engineering functions as a profession in China despite linguistic differences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To validate and expand upon previous findings regarding the concept of profession among Chinese engineers.
  • To investigate the perception of professional competence within Chinese engineering.
  • To analyze the self-attributed knowledge, skills, and judgment of engineers.

Main Methods:

  • A survey of 229 Chinese engineers, representing a larger and more diverse sample than prior studies.
  • Questionnaire design focused on aligning with the concepts of profession and professional competence.
  • Analysis of survey data to interpret the presence and perception of these concepts.

Main Results:

  • Confirmation that engineering is perceived as a profession in China, consistent with prior research.
  • Evidence of a well-developed concept of professional competence among surveyed engineers.
  • Engineers attribute significant knowledge, skill, and judgment to themselves and their peers.

Conclusions:

  • The findings support the broader applicability of the concept of "profession" in cross-cultural contexts.
  • Chinese engineers demonstrate a strong sense of professional identity and competence.
  • The study underscores the importance of perceived competence in defining a profession.