Motivational pathways to STEM career choices: Using expectancy–value perspective to understand individual and gender differences in STEM fields.

Highlights: [•] Linking contextual and psychological factors to individual differences in STEM. [•] Expectancy–value theory and its application to understanding individual choices. [•] Intellectual aptitude and motivational beliefs affect individual’s STEM outcomes. [•] The influence of educational experiences on intellectual aptitude and motivations. [•] Suggestions for advancing current knowledge through future research. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]