Social Work

Associations between women's retention in STEM or STEM-related fields and their spouses' occupations and majors

A. Shen

This fascinating study by Ao Shen explores how marital dynamics influence the retention of married women in STEM fields, revealing that the occupational similarities between spouses play a significant role. The presence of children also adds an intriguing twist to this correlation, showcasing the complexity of careers in the STEM sector.

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Abstract

This study investigates the correlation between the continued employment of married women with STEM or STEM-related majors in relevant occupations and their spouses' occupations/majors in the same field, also considering the moderating effect of children. Using data from the 2015-2019 American Community Survey (ACS) on 147,467 married, college-educated women aged 25-55, the study finds a positive association between spousal occupational similarity and women's retention in STEM/STEM-related fields. The presence of children moderates this relationship.

Publisher

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

Published On

Jan 29, 2024

Authors

Ao Shen

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