Works (21)

Updated: October 25th, 2025 05:04

2025 article

Perceptions of STEM Barriers in Adolescence: Examining Math Interest, Science Interest, and STEM Identity at Informal Science Learning Sites

Mathews, C. J., Zhao, M., McGuire, L., Hoffman, A. J., Joy, A., Law, F., … Mulvey, K. L. (2025, October 1). Youth & Society, Vol. 10.

By: C. Mathews*, M. Zhao*, L. McGuire*, A. Hoffman*, A. Joy*, F. Law*, A. Deutsch n, F. Balkwill* ...

author keywords: math and science interest; STEM identity; STEM barriers; informal science learning sites
topics (OpenAlex): Career Development and Diversity; Diverse Educational Innovations Studies; Education, Achievement, and Giftedness
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 21, 2025

2025 journal article

STEM ability perceptions, basic needs satisfaction, and intrinsic motivation in adolescents: The role of inclusive perceptions in self-determination

PLoS One, 20(3), e0318266.

By: A. Joy n, A. Hartstone-Rose n, J. Knox*, C. Mathews*, J. Cerda-Smith n & K. Mulvey n

Ed(s): H. Tilga

MeSH headings : Humans; Adolescent; Female; Male; Motivation; Personal Satisfaction; Personal Autonomy; Mathematics; Engineering; Science; Technology; Perception
topics (OpenAlex): Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports; Education, Achievement, and Giftedness; Youth Development and Social Support
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 11, 2025

2024 journal article

Adolescents' evaluations of peer and teacher unfair treatment in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics classes: Expected interventions

Journal of Research on Adolescence, 34(4), 1611–1625.

By: K. Mulvey n, J. Cerda‐Smith n, E. Herry*, A. Joy*, C. Marlow n, C. Mathews*, E. Ozturk n

author keywords: bystander; critical consciousness; school climate; STEM; teacher; unfair treatment
MeSH headings : Humans; Female; Male; Adolescent; Peer Group; Mathematics / education; Engineering / education; Science / education; Technology; School Teachers / psychology; Students / psychology; Southeastern United States; Schools; Adolescent Behavior / psychology
topics (OpenAlex): Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression; Education Discipline and Inequality; Youth Development and Social Support
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 15, 2024

2024 article

Correction: Developmental Trajectories of Adolescents’ Math Motivation: The Role of Mindset and Perceptions of Informal STEM Learning Site Inclusivity

Ozturk, E., Zhao, M., Hoffman, A. J., Joy, A., Marlow, C. S., Law, F., … Mulvey, K. L. (2024, April 10). Journal of Youth and Adolescence, Vol. 4.

By: E. Ozturk n, M. Zhao*, A. Hoffman*, A. Joy*, C. Marlow n, F. Law*, A. Deutsch n, C. Mathews* ...

topics (OpenAlex): Grit, Self-Efficacy, and Motivation; Education, Achievement, and Giftedness; Youth Development and Social Support
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 22, 2024

2024 journal article

Developmental Trajectories of Adolescents’ Math Motivation: The Role of Mindset and Perceptions of Informal STEM Learning Site Inclusivity

Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 53(7), 1542–1563.

By: E. Ozturk n, M. Zhao*, A. Hoffman*, A. Joy*, C. Marlow n, F. Law*, A. Deutsch n, C. Mathews* ...

author keywords: Inclusivity; Informal STEM experiences; Math motivation; Implicit intelligence; Latent growth model
MeSH headings : Humans; Adolescent; Female; Male; Mathematics; Motivation; United States; Longitudinal Studies; United Kingdom; Engineering / education; Science / education; Adolescent Development; Technology; Students / psychology; Career Choice
topics (OpenAlex): Education, Achievement, and Giftedness; Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports; Grit, Self-Efficacy, and Motivation
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: March 8, 2024

2024 journal article

Pathways to Youth Activism Orientation in STEM: the Role of STEM Classroom Inclusivity and Motivational Beliefs

Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 9.

By: E. Ozturk*, J. Cerda-Smith n, A. Joy*, C. Mathews* & K. Mulvey n

author keywords: Inclusivity; Motivation; Activism; Achievement; STEM
MeSH headings : Humans; Adolescent; Male; Female; Mathematics; Engineering / education; Motivation; Science / education; Political Activism; Technology; Southeastern United States; Schools; Students / psychology
topics (OpenAlex): Youth Development and Social Support; Career Development and Diversity; Education, Achievement, and Giftedness
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: October 8, 2024

2024 journal article

Patterns of ethnic–racial identity and critical consciousness and associations with science, technology, engineering, and math engagement and perceived barriers: A latent class analysis of youth of color.

Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology, 9.

By: C. Mathews*, J. Cerda-Smith n, A. Joy n, J. Knox n, J. Bañales*, M. Medina, K. Mulvey n

author keywords: ethnic-racial identity; critical consciousness; science, technology, engineering, and math engagement; perceived barriers
topics (OpenAlex): Career Development and Diversity
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
10. Reduced Inequalities (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: October 1, 2024

2024 journal article

The relations between growth mindset, motivational beliefs, and career interest in math intensive fields in informal STEM youth programs

PLOS ONE, 19(4), e0294276.

By: E. Ozturk n, M. Zhao*, A. Joy*, C. Marlow n, F. Law*, A. Deutsch n, C. Mathews*, A. Hoffman* ...

Ed(s): G. Saha

MeSH headings : Humans; Female; Adolescent; United States; Male; Motivation; Parents; Engineering; Technology; Mathematics
topics (OpenAlex): Education, Achievement, and Giftedness; Grit, Self-Efficacy, and Motivation; Psychological and Temporal Perspectives Research
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: June 11, 2024

2024 journal article

What does a scientist look like? Children's perceptions of scientist gender and skin tone

School Science and Mathematics, 9.

By: A. Joy n, C. Mathews*, A. Hartstone‐Rose n & K. Mulvey n

author keywords: childhood; drawings; mindset; science; stereotypes
topics (OpenAlex): Science Education and Perceptions; Animal and Plant Science Education; Science Education and Pedagogy
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: September 15, 2024

2023 article

Factors that predict adolescents' engagement with STEM in and out of school

Mulvey, K. L., Cerda‐Smith, J., Joy, A., Mathews, C., & Ozturk, E. (2023, May 23). Psychology in the Schools, Vol. 5.

By: K. Mulvey n, J. Cerda‐Smith n, A. Joy n, C. Mathews* & E. Ozturk n

author keywords: activism; engage; motivate; school; science; youth
topics (OpenAlex): Career Development and Diversity; Youth Development and Social Support; Education, Achievement, and Giftedness
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 5, 2023

2023 journal article

Interest, Mindsets and Engagement: Longitudinal Relations in Science Orientations for Adolescents in Informal Science Programs

Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 52(5), 1088–1099.

By: A. Joy n, C. Mathews n, M. Zhao*, F. Law*, L. McGuire*, A. Hoffman*, F. Balkwill*, K. Burns* ...

author keywords: Science engagement; Science growth mindset; Science interest; Adolescence; Informal science learning
MeSH headings : Adolescent; Female; Humans; Male; Science / education; Motivation
topics (OpenAlex): Grit, Self-Efficacy, and Motivation; Youth Development and Social Support; Education, Achievement, and Giftedness
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: February 27, 2023

2023 journal article

STEM‐related outcomes for adolescents with differing perceptions of school racial climate: A latent class analysis

Science Education, 107(3), 651–676.

By: J. Cerda‐Smith n, A. Joy n, C. Mathews n, J. Knox n & K. Mulvey n

author keywords: belonging; engagement; psychological needs; school racial climate; STEM
topics (OpenAlex): Career Development and Diversity; Early Childhood Education and Development; Education, Achievement, and Giftedness
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
10. Reduced Inequalities (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: January 23, 2023

2023 article

The importance of trust in the relation between COVID-19 information from social media and well-being among adolescents and young adults

Hoffman, A. J., McGuire, L., Mathews, C. J., Joy, A., Law, F., Drews, M., … Mulvey, K. L. (2023, March 23). PLoS ONE, Vol. 18.

MeSH headings : Humans; Young Adult; Adolescent; COVID-19 / epidemiology; Trust; SARS-CoV-2; Social Media; Pandemics
topics (OpenAlex): Misinformation and Its Impacts; COVID-19 and Mental Health; Impact of Technology on Adolescents
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 5, 2023

2022 article

Critical Action and Ethnic–Racial Identity: Tools of Racial Resistance at the College Transition

Mathews, C. J., Durkee, M., & Hope, E. C. (2022, August 1). Journal of Research on Adolescence.

By: C. Mathews n, M. Durkee* & E. Hope n

author keywords: Black college students; ethnic-racial identity exploration; critical action; emerging adulthood
MeSH headings : Adolescent; Ethnicity; Female; Humans; Longitudinal Studies; Male; Racial Groups; Social Identification; Universities
topics (OpenAlex): Youth Development and Social Support; Higher Education Research Studies; Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
10. Reduced Inequalities (Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 15, 2022

2022 journal article

Preparing the Next Generation for STEM: Adolescent Profiles Encompassing Math and Science Motivation and Interpersonal Skills and Their Associations With Identity and Belonging

Youth & Society, 55(6), 1207–1230.

By: K. Mulvey n, L. McGuire*, C. Mathews n, A. Hoffman*, F. Law*, A. Joy n, A. Hartstone-Rose n, M. Winterbottom* ...

author keywords: science; math; social competence; adolescence; latent class analysis
topics (OpenAlex): Career Development and Diversity; Youth Development and Social Support; Education, Achievement, and Giftedness
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID, Crossref
Added: May 16, 2022

2022 journal article

Promoting Diverse Youth’s Career Development through Informal Science Learning: The Role of Inclusivity and Belonging

Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 52(2), 331–343.

By: M. Zhao*, C. Mathews n, K. Mulvey n, A. Hartstone-Rose n, L. McGuire*, A. Hoffman*, M. Winterbottom*, A. Joy n ...

author keywords: Inclusivity; Inclusion; Social identity; Belonging; Career development; Informal science
MeSH headings : Female; Humans; Adolescent; United States; Infant; Male; Ethnicity; Gender Identity; Social Identification; United Kingdom
topics (OpenAlex): Career Development and Diversity; Youth Development and Social Support; Diverse Educational Innovations Studies
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: November 21, 2022

2022 journal article

The role of inclusion, discrimination, and belonging for adolescent Science, Technology, Engineering and Math engagement in and out of school

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 59(8), 1447–1464.

By: K. Mulvey n, C. J. Mathews n, J. Knox n, A. Joy n & J. Cerda‐Smith n

author keywords: adolescents; climate; school; science; technology; engineering; and mathematics; underrepresented; welcome
topics (OpenAlex): Career Development and Diversity; Youth Development and Social Support; Diverse Educational Innovations Studies
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: March 14, 2022

2022 journal article

The roles of school racial climate and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics classroom climate in adolescents’ gender and racial peer inclusion and attribution decisions

Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 226, 105573.

By: A. Joy*, C. Mathews n, J. Cerda-Smith n, J. Knox n & K. Mulvey n

author keywords: Gender; Race; Social inclusion; School climate; STEM
MeSH headings : Female; Male; Adolescent; Humans; Engineering; Technology; Racial Groups; Schools; Mathematics
topics (OpenAlex): Career Development and Diversity; Education, Achievement, and Giftedness; Diverse Educational Innovations Studies
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
10. Reduced Inequalities (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: November 28, 2022

2021 journal article

Assessing adolescents’ critical health literacy: How is trust in government leadership associated with knowledge of COVID-19?

PLOS ONE, 16(11), e0259523.

Ed(s): M. Camacho-Rivera

MeSH headings : Adolescent; Adolescent Behavior; COVID-19 / epidemiology; COVID-19 / transmission; COVID-19 / virology; Female; Government; Health Behavior; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Health Literacy / standards; Humans; Information Seeking Behavior; Leadership; Male; SARS-CoV-2 / physiology; Social Media; Surveys and Questionnaires; Trust; United States / epidemiology
topics (OpenAlex): Misinformation and Its Impacts; Social Media and Politics; Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
TL;DR: Results highlight how youth are learning about the pandemic and the importance of not only considering their information source, but also their levels of trust in their government leaders. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: February 14, 2022

2021 article

Sociopolitical Participation Among Marginalized Youth: Do Political Identification and Ideology Matter?

Marchand, A. D., Frisby, M., Kraemer, M. R., Mathews, C. J., Diemer, M. A., & Voight, A. M. (2021, December 14). Journal of Youth Development.

author keywords: critical consciousness; marginalized youth; MIMIC models; sociopolitical development
topics (OpenAlex): Social Media and Politics; Youth Development and Social Support; Educator Training and Historical Pedagogy
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
10. Reduced Inequalities (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: January 3, 2022

2021 journal article

Understanding Parents’ Roles in Children’s Learning and Engagement in Informal Science Learning Sites

Frontiers in Psychology, 12.

author keywords: informal science learning; science education; parents; family visits; children
topics (OpenAlex): Museums and Cultural Heritage; Environmental Education and Sustainability; Animal and Plant Science Education
TL;DR: Analysis of children’s learning behaviors in ISLS using video recordings of family visits to a zoo, children”s museum, or aquarium showed that parents’ science questions and explanations were positively related to children observing the exhibit and that children were more likely to provide science explanations when the exhibit was not interactive. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: June 10, 2021

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