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Exploring STEM Attitudes in Indonesian Elementary Students: A Comparative Analysis of Gender and Grade Level Wulandari, Fitria; Mirnawati, Lilik Binti
Jurnal Pendidikan MIPA Vol 26, No 4 (2025): Jurnal Pendidikan MIPA
Publisher : FKIP Universitas Lampung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23960/jpmipa.v26i4.pp2308-2320

Abstract

Amidst the rapid development of science and technology, STEM learning has become an essential approach to preparing the younger generation with 21st-century skills. However, in Indonesia, interest and positive attitudes toward STEM subjects at the elementary level remain limited. Objective: This study aims to examine students’ attitudes toward STEM and identify possible differences by gender and grade level among fourth and fifth-grade students in an elementary school in Sidoarjo, Indonesia. Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional comparative design was employed, involving 314 students with 167 males (53.18%) and 147 females (46.81%). Data were collected using the STEM Attitude Scale for upper elementary students, developed by Unfried, with internal reliability coefficients ranging from α = 0.83 to α = 0.87. The data were analysed using normality and homogeneity tests, independent-samples t-tests, and effect size calculations (Cohen’s d). Focus group interviews were also conducted to complement the quantitative data. Findings: The results showed students’ attitudes toward STEM are positive. Moreover, it was found that there are no significant differences in overall STEM attitudes by gender or grade level. Although no statistically significant difference was observed, a small-to-medium effect (d = 0.30) in the science aspect suggested that younger students tended to express slightly higher enthusiasm for science-related learning. Furthermore, findings from the interviews indicate that students’ attitudes toward STEM influence their perceptions of their desired future careers or professions. Overall, the findings of this study are largely consistent with those of previous studies. Conclusion: The findings suggest that gender and grade-level differences in STEM attitudes among elementary students are minimal, indicating that early, inclusive, and hands-on STEM education may effectively promote equal engagement and interest across these groups. This study is limited by the small sample size, limited variables, and quantitative approach; therefore, future research should involve more schools and explore how STEM attitudes relate to students’ interest in STEM careers.    Keywords: STEM education, attitude, gender, grade level. 
Co-Authors Abdul Muizz Ade Eka Anggraini Ade Firmannandya Ade Firmannandya Adellisa Herawati Afiani, Kunti Dian Ayu Agustin Rinawati Ahmad Mahmudi Ahmad Sholikin Ahmad Sholikin Ahmad Sholikin Sholikin Alya Ardiana Andas Nidaa'an Khofiyya Ansori, Moch. In’am Aswin Rosadi Badruli Martati, Badruli Bela, Nabila Berlina Titania Anggraenie Cindy Widiyanti Damar Putri Rahayu Desiana Muryasari Dewi Setianingsih Dian Ayu Alfiani, Kunti Diana Hanafiah Diffa Rachma Fatika Diva Adesya Effendi, Dian Eka Novita Sari Fajar Setiawan Fajar Setiawan FAJAR SETIAWAN Fajar Sewtiawan Firmannandya, Ade Fisqi Sabila Astuti Fitri Hamidah Fitri Hamidah Fitria Wulandari Fitroh Setyo Putro Pribowo Hassan, Ummi Hani Abu Holy Ichda Wahyuni Ilmi Mustafidhah Rokhimah In’amatul Azimah In’amatul Azimah Katrina Damayanti Kumala Sari Kunti Dian Ayu Afiani Kunti Dian Ayu Afiani Luthfiah Vanidah Lyesmaya, Dyah Mat, Hamidah Meirza Nanda Faradita Mery Agustin Muchammad Fauzi Naila, Ishmatun Naila, Ismatun Oktaviani Adhi Suciptaningsih Probosiwi, Probosiwi Putra, Deni Adi Putro Pribowo, Fitroh Setyo Radeni Sukma Indra Dewi Rahmayanti, Rissky Regy Agatha Valent Fabriya Rismawati, Devi Rizky Ramadhany, Tisna Robita Shofiya Hidayah Rosalina Wahyu Prastika Rukmana, Maissy Diana Rustika Faiqoh Arindani Selfiyanti, Believea Setyaningrum, Fery Shinta Oktabernika Putri Siti Rahmawati Slamet . Tri Widayati Tri Yuliandari, Elmi Wahyuni, Holy Ichda Wardatul ‘ Izzah Widyahningrum Febrianti Xenakis, Apostolis Yuli Ayu Ashari Yulia Khurriyati Yuliatina, Hilda Zamroni, Moh. Rozy