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What is Role Models

Chapter 72
Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Third Edition
Individuals whose behavior or success is seen as an example to strive for by others.
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Building Inclusive IS&T Work Climates for Women and Men

Valerie N. Streets (Old Dominion University, USA), Debra A. Major (Old Dominion University, USA), and Valerie J. Morganson (University of West Florida, USA)
Copyright: © 2015 | Pages: 9
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-5888-2.ch072
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A Thematic Analysis of Leadership Qualities of Women Leaders in Technology: Viewed through Social Media
A role model is one whose actions can be emulated. Role models can be positive or negative examples that others may follow. Role models interactions with those that follow them may take place through media, online, or in a face to face environment. Interactions with role models may be passive or active.
Published in Chapter: A Thematic Analysis of Leadership Qualities of Women Leaders in Technology: Viewed through Social Media; From: Encyclopedia of Strategic Leadership and Management
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Exploring How Institutions Influence Social and Commercial Entrepreneurship: An International Study
It is a personal or professional reference for the entrepreneur. Entrepreneurs have role models when they know someone personally who start up a new entrepreneurial project or business in the past.
Published in Chapter: Exploring How Institutions Influence Social and Commercial Entrepreneurship: An International Study; From: Handbook of Research on Global Competitive Advantage through Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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Providing Near-Peer Mentorship to Increase Underrepresented Minority Youth Participation in Computing
Those individuals that our students could look up to. In our 9-Saturday coding camp, this included the guest speakers who came to share information about their careers.
Published in Chapter: Providing Near-Peer Mentorship to Increase Underrepresented Minority Youth Participation in Computing; From: Handbook of Research on Equity in Computer Science in P-16 Education
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Adopting a Role-Model, Game-Based Pedagogical Approach to Gender Equality in STEAM: The FemSTEAM Mysteries Digital Game
Individuals who serve as good examples of the attributes and traits (or of the values, attitudes, and behaviors) associated with a role.
Published in Chapter: Adopting a Role-Model, Game-Based Pedagogical Approach to Gender Equality in STEAM: The FemSTEAM Mysteries Digital Game; From: Handbook of Research on Integrating ICTs in STEAM Education
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Vocational Personalities of School Principals: A Phenomenological Study
Individuals who inspire school principals to make career-related decisions.
Published in Chapter: Vocational Personalities of School Principals: A Phenomenological Study; From: Vocational Identity and Career Construction in Education
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