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Adya and Kaiser (2005)
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Adya, M. and Kaiser, K.M. (2005) ‘Early determinants of women in the IT workforce: A models of girl’s career choices’, Information Technology and People 18(3): 230-259.Editorial Comment:
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to develop a testable model for girls' career choices in technology fields based on past research and hypotheses about the future of the information technology (IT) workforce. This paper uses review and assimilation of literature from education, psychology, sociology, computer science, IT, and business in a model that identifies factors that can potentially influence a girl's choice towards or against IT careers. The factors are categorized into social factors, structural factors, and individual differences. The impact of culture on these various factors is also explored. The model indicates that parents, particularly fathers, are the key influencers of girls' choice of IT careers. Teachers and counselors provide little or no career direction. Hypotheses propose that early access to computers may reduce intimidation with technology and that same-sex education may serve to reduce career bias against IT.