WOMEN PURSUING AN AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY DEGREE

Author

Tanya MilamFollow

Abstract

Abstract

This phenomenological research study examined the factors influencing women to pursue an Agricultural Systems Technology (AST) degree and their self-efficacy in that field of study. Two research questions guided this study and data was analyzed from interviewing women enrolled in an Agricultural Systems Technology (AST) program at a mid-western university. The resulting four categories of Agricultural Experiences, Aptitude, Support, and Motivation were broken down into themes. The results were also applied to the theoretical framework of self-efficacy associated with career choice theories. Limitations of scope and generalizability indicate that further investigation of this topic is highly recommended.

Keywords:

Agricultural programs – refers to high school agricultural courses, Supervised Occupational Experience Programs, and FFA activities.

Agricultural Systems Technology (AST) - related to agricultural structures, electronics/electrical power, precision agriculture/GPS, agricultural power, metal process, agricultural safety and food engineering/processing (Murray State University, 2022).

Self-efficacy - refers to an individual's confidence in their ability to complete a task or achieve a goal (Bandura, 1997).

Year manuscript completed

2023

Year degree awarded

2023

Author's Keywords

Agricultural programs, Agricultural Systems Technology, Self-efficacy

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Dissertation Committee Chair

Dr. Brian Parr

Committee Member

Kemaly Parr

Committee Member

Randal Wilson

Document Type

Dissertation

Recommended Citation

Milam, Tanya, "WOMEN PURSUING AN AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY DEGREE" (2023). Murray State Theses and Dissertations. 300.
https://digitalcommons.murraystate.edu/etd/300