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Charles, Q W, Sospeter, N G, Kikwasi, G and Chileshe, N (2024) Attraction and Retention Factors for Female Students into Construction-Related Programs in Developing Countries: The Case of Tanzania. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 20(03), 263–83.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Attraction factors; construction; female students; retention factors; Tanzania;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1557-8771
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/15578771.2023.2294195
  • Abstract:
    Attracting and retaining female students in construction-related programs are increasingly gaining attention in academic research and practice. However, there are limited empirical studies undertaken in developing countries. Thus, this mixed research approach study identified the attraction and retention factors for female students in construction-related programs in Tanzania. Primary data was collected from semi-structured interviews with fifteen female students enrolled in construction programs. A quantitative survey administered to two and ten hundred respondents was then administered. Job/career opportunity, self-confidence of performing construction works, father working in the industry, role model apart from parents, scholarship programs, high school advisor, friends and relatives, parents’ professions and scholarship adverts emerged as the main attraction factors to construction programs. In contrast, career opportunity after graduation, female students in class, mathematics-based course, female faculty members, community of students/classmates, a role model and involvement in construction works were the main retention factors. The study concludes by providing insights into its empirical contributions and practical implications not only for Tanzania but to construction programs in developing countries for government policy makers, educators and learning institutions.

Dickerson, D E (2024) Construction Health Hazard Control Innovations: A Web-Based Intervention to Change Perceptions. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 20(03), 243–62.

Kassa, R, Ogundare, T I, Lines, B, Smithwick, J and Sullivan, K (2024) Comparative Analysis of Human Traits and Tendencies: General vs. Specialty Contractor Project Managers. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 20(03), 284–300.

Mishra, A, Hasan, A and Jha, K N (2024) A Holistic Evaluation of BIM Implementation Barriers in the Indian Construction Industry: Pre- and Post-Adoption Perspectives. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 20(03), 358–80.

Tregloan, K, Thompson, J, Holland, S and Song, H ( (2024) Unreal … a Typology for Learning from Virtual Site Visits. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 20(03), 301–21.

Viknaruban, M, Devapriya, K and Parameswaran, A (2024) Project Management Practices to Address the Challenges in International Construction Joint Ventures in the Sri Lankan Construction Industry. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 20(03), 322–57.