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Analyzing Student's Science Identity in Science Learning: A Survey Research
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Students’ science identity in Indonesian junior high schools has not been widely explored. Meanwhile, science identity is one of the aspects that can influence students' decision to pursue a career in science. This study aims to analyze students' science identity in science learning based on gender. This study used a survey method by adopting an instrument to measure junior high school students' science identity in science learning in the form of a 5-point Likert scale. The questionnaire consists of 26 items in total, with 6 in the science performance, 6 in the competence, 6 in the recognition scales, 6 in the interest scales, and 2 open-ended questions. The research sample was conducted on 1092 junior high school students in West and East Java, Indonesia. The results showed that there was no significant difference between the mean science identity of male and female students in junior high school. While females showed slightly higher averages in science performance and competence, males had higher recognition scores. This research can encourage the development of science identity to improve students' learning outcomes and future careers in science. Students' science identity based on gender should emphasize that science is a field that is open to all genders.
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