Date of Award
Spring 5-1-2024
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Teaching and Learning
First Advisor
Linda Sperry
Second Advisor
Gerald Cockrell
Third Advisor
Matthew Moulton
Abstract
The purpose of this qualitative study is to identify and understand the phenomenon of sense of belonging regarding female students’ lived experiences that may impact retention rates for female students in engineering technology majors at this particular major midwestern university. Delving deeper into the lived experiences of engineering technology female students is the focus of this research. The study’s outcome may support academic policy changes which will increase retention and graduation of female students in pursuit of engineering technology degrees.
Recommended Citation
Wittenmyer, Edith, "Female Students’ Sense of Belonging Influence on Engineering Technology Degree Retention: A Phenomenological Study" (2024). All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 3707.
https://scholars.indianastate.edu/etds/3707