This study tested the psychometric properties of the Sense of Belonging in STEM Scale (SOB-STEM), a new scale measuring students’ subjective evaluation of their academic and social experiences in STEM learning contexts, primarily focusing on purposeful interpersonal interactions. Data from 758 college students were analyzed, yielding several key results. Internal consistency reliability of the SOB-STEM was fairly strong (⍶ = 0.801). Convergent validity was supported, with the SOB-STEM correlating moderately (r = 0.49, p < 0.01) with the University Environment Scale. Implications for STEM teaching, program reform, and future research are discussed.

本研究测试了STEM 归属感量表 (SOB-STEM)的心理测量特性，这是一种新量表，衡量学生在 STEM 学习环境中对其学术和社会经历的主观评价，主要关注有目的的人际互动。对 758 名大学生的数据进行了分析，得出了几项关键结果。 SOB-STEM 的内部一致性可靠性相当强 (⍶ = 0.801)。支持收敛效度，SOB-STEM与大学环境量表适度相关（ r  = 0.49，p  < 0.01）。讨论了对 STEM 教学、项目改革和未来研究的影响。