Constructing Information Systems: Technology Frames and Career Interest Among Middle School Students
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Information Systems (IS) plays a critical role in modern society, supporting organizations, healthcare systems, businesses, and digital infrastructure. Despite its importance, many students develop limited or inaccurate perceptions of the IS field at an early age, which may influence their willingness to pursue IS-related careers. Middle school is an important stage where students begin forming career interests and professional identities. However, little research has examined how younger students interpret and understand the field of Information Systems. Technology Frames of Reference (TFR) explains how individuals interpret technology through cognitive frames related to its nature, purpose, and use. While TFR has traditionally been applied in organizational contexts, this study adapts the framework to examine how middle school students construct meaning about Information Systems and how these interpretations relate to career interest.
Publication Date
2026
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Chintalapudi, Sai Mounika and Noteboom, Cherie, "Constructing Information Systems: Technology Frames and Career Interest Among Middle School Students" (2026). Annual Research Symposium. 81.
https://scholar.dsu.edu/research-symposium/81