Examining Gender-Related Quantitative Disparities in Intern Performance: A Comparative Data Analysis
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The study utilized both primary and secondary data sources. A survey adapted from Santelices' study (2024) was administered, employing a 5-point Likert scale to evaluate interns' performance. Likert scale data, commonly utilized in medical, educational, and psychometric studies, aids in comprehending individual attitudes (Mirahmadizadeh et al., 2018). Surveys were distributed to immediate supervisors at Host Training Establishments (HTEs) where fourth-year BSCpE undergraduate students completed internships. Respondents rated interns' performance using descriptors ranging from 'Excellent' to 'Poor'. The provided rating sheet facilitated a comprehensive evaluation framework across three areas: Personal Attitudes, Work-Related Skills, and Human Relation Skills. Under Personal Attitudes, interns were assessed on professionalism, reliability, integrity, teamwork, proactiveness, consistency, receptiveness to feedback, and attention to accuracy. The Work-Related Skills section focused on workplace maintenance and technical proficiency in computer science and information technology tasks. The Human Relation Skills category evaluated interpersonal abilities, including the capacity to foster positive relationships. This approach enabled a holistic assessment, considering not only technical competencies but also attitudes and interpersonal skills crucial for internship success. Furthermore, secondary data from the university registrar's archives was utilized to determine the gender distribution of student interns. Official permission was obtained from the university's Office of Research Ethics on February 23, 2023, enabling the inclusion of gender-related information in the research analysis.
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The study utilized both primary and secondary data sources. A survey adapted from Santelices' study (2024) was administered, employing a 5-point Likert scale to evaluate interns' performance. Likert scale data, commonly utilized in medical, educational, and psychometric studies, aids in comprehending individual attitudes (Mirahmadizadeh et al., 2018). Surveys were distributed to immediate supervisors at Host Training Establishments (HTEs) where fourth-year BSCpE undergraduate students completed internships. Respondents rated interns' performance using descriptors ranging from 'Excellent' to 'Poor'. The provided rating sheet facilitated a comprehensive evaluation framework across three areas: Personal Attitudes, Work-Related Skills, and Human Relation Skills. Under Personal Attitudes, interns were assessed on professionalism, reliability, integrity, teamwork, proactiveness, consistency, receptiveness to feedback, and attention to accuracy. The Work-Related Skills section focused on workplace maintenance and technical proficiency in computer science and information technology tasks. The Human Relation Skills category evaluated interpersonal abilities, including the capacity to foster positive relationships. This approach enabled a holistic assessment, considering not only technical competencies but also attitudes and interpersonal skills crucial for internship success. Furthermore, secondary data from the university registrar's archives was utilized to determine the gender distribution of student interns. Official permission was obtained from the university's Office of Research Ethics on February 23, 2023, enabling the inclusion of gender-related information in the research analysis.