Jennifer DeWitt|Louise Archer|Ada Mau
Dimensions of science capital: exploring its potential for understanding students’ science participation
King's College School|King's College London|King's College School|King's College London|King's College School|King's College London
concerns participation rates postcompulsory science continue unabated considerable research efforts focused understanding addressing issue bringing various theoretical lenses bear problem one conceptual lens science capital sciencerelated forms social cultural capital begun explored tool examining differential patterns aspiration participation science paper continues line work attempting refine conceptualisation science capital consider potential insights might offer beyond existing related constructs utilise data two surveys conducted england part wider enterprising science project broader national survey targeted survey completed students schools generally serving disadvantaged populations logistic regression analyses indicated science capital closely related cultural capital science aspirationsrelated outcome variables addition analyses reflected particular dimensions science capital science literacy perceived transferability utility science family influences seem closely related anticipated future participation identity science others patterns held data sets findings generally alignment previous research suggest highlight potential value science capital distinct conceptual lens also carries particular implications types interventions may prove valuable considering ways address disparities science engagement participation