Researchers or educators in science, technology, engineering and mathematics may use the STEM Career Interest Instrument developed in this study, either as a single subscale or a combination of subscales or all the subscales as one instrument, as required in their context. As such, we expect that it will be beneficial to researchers, educators, and evaluators in measuring STEM career interests and the effects of related factors on changes in students' interest in STEM subjects and careers. The knowledge that we gain from the use of this instrument may help to inform the effort that needs to be taken at the secondary school level as we seek to increase students' interest in STEM subjects, majors, and careers.

Acknowledgment

This research was part of research funded by AP-2015-001, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.