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dc.contributor.authorChakraverty, Devasmita
dc.contributor.authorNewcomer, S.
dc.contributor.authorPuzio, K.
dc.contributor.authorTai, R. H.
dc.date.accessioned2021-05-25T09:59:07Z
dc.date.available2021-05-25T09:59:07Z
dc.date.issued2020
dc.identifier.citationChakraverty, D., Newcomer, S., Puzio, K., & Tai, R. H. (2020). It runs in the family: the role of family and extended social networks in developing early science interest. Bulletin of Science, Technology & Society, 38(3-4), 27-38. doi:https:// doi.org/10.1177/0270467620911589en_US
dc.identifier.issn02704676 (Print) 15524183 (Online)
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11718/23891
dc.description.abstractResearch shows that early scientific interest is associated with science degree completion and career selection. However, little is known about the conditions that support early scientific interest. Using a “funds of knowledge” theoretical framework, this study examined the role of parents, family, and extended social networks in fostering early interest in science. Using interview narratives from 116 scientists (physicists and chemists) in the United States, we conducted a qualitative thematic content analysis. Findings suggest that children who become scientists in adulthood often received early, informal opportunities to use and manipulate material objects and discover how the world works. Second, families used a wide variety of scientific terms at home and encouraged children to pursue their interests whether in science or other fields. Third, these future scientists were often networked with extended family members or friends to observe and do science when they were quite young. Collectively, these findings highlight the specific ways in which families fostered early scientific interest and aided in supporting a student-directed learning environment.en_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherBulletin of Science, Technology & Societyen_US
dc.subjectFunds of knowledgeen_US
dc.subjectEarly science interesten_US
dc.subjectEarly science engagementen_US
dc.subjectOut-of-school time experiencesen_US
dc.subjectFamilyen_US
dc.titleIt runs in the family: the role of family and extended social networks in developing early science interesten_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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