it is well known that an economy based on knowledge has a strong potential for human capital. In this sense, universities have a key role in student's professional development and performance, as well as to increase the number of professional population in science, technology, engineer, and mathematics. The aim of the present study is to obtain student's individual, structural and external characteristics by considering their context, which represents a condition that shape student's interest, persistence and goals in computing engineering discipline through career development. To accomplish this, we used self-reports based on Social Cognitive Career Theory in a sample of system engineering students (n=270) from three universities in the north of Lima. In addition to this, we evaluate the model through Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) under the partial least squared (PLS-SEM) approach....

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Within the rapid proliferation of gender studies and the underrepresentation of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), an area of research has emerged among scholars. Over the past years, different academic, health and economic institutions have called for a closer analysis of women underrepresentation in STEM careers. In Peru, there is some preliminary evidence with regard of women underrepresentation in STEM careers, however, qualitative studies are scarce in the field. To analyze this gender gap phenomenon, we explored experiences, feelings, behaviors and Social Cognitive Career Theory variables such as self-efficacy, barriers, supports and career development. To reach this goal, qualitative and in-depth interviews were carried out among female engineering students. All participants were in their last year of career andwere selected from three universities i...